Sometimes it can be difficult to find answers about why our children are the way they are. Finding out what we can do to help them can be even more difficult. Here are some reading materials that we think are great resources for parents whose children who are in occupational
There are so many places to look for kids bedroom ideas these days — options are limitless! While you may have considered a particular theme or character for your child’s room, have you ever considered the environment of your child’s room? Regardless of whether or not your child may have
Sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers is an incredibly important part of the creative exploration process. It offers many sensory-based activities that can help nurture their development and learning, as well as provide them with plenty of fun. Children’s sensory experiences are an essential factor in stimulating their sensory-motor skills,
These toy turtles by Learning Resources are one of my favorite new items. My students love them and I use them for so many things. While this is a glowing review, I didn’t receive anything in return — I just think they’re that great and I use them often, especially
We all remember swinging as children…hours and hours of entertainment. Did you ever think there might be more to it than that? There are many benefits to swinging, for both children and adults, especially if they have sensory processing disorder (SPD). Some children will find the slow steady movement of
guest post by Tricia Brill, Next Step Multimedia Kids Yoga Brings Out The Inner-Child I found myself on my belly squirming around the gymnasium floor like an infant. I felt like a child again, wanting so desperately to put my hands in the bin of water beads. I was working with
Sensory Workshop Lesson Plan (15 months – 4 years) If you haven’t taken your child to a sensory workshop, I highly recommend it. A sensory workshop is exactly what it sounds like — an opportunity for you and your child to experience a multitude of sensory experiences. Below is the
I got asked several times yesterday at the sensory workshop where to get water beads or Orbeez. I buy mine on Amazon, but I buy in bulk because I use them often and because of that, have to switch mine out more frequently than most would need to. You can
The best laid plans, right? With the car fully loaded we headed to the library for our sensory workshop for children ages 18 months to 4 years old. I had my lesson plan all mapped out, things to talk about while the children explored all the fun sensory stations we
The recipe for slime with Borax is easy to make and so much fun for kids of all ages to play with. The great thing about making slime is that it’s super easy, doesn’t use many ingredients and can provide hours of fun. It’s a wonderful sensory activity, both making