Do you have a child who struggles to sit still or always seems to be fidgeting with some toy or random object? Get 100 tactile activities!
Welcome to the latest Touring Picture Book Club which this month features a fantastic book celebrating diversity: All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman and published …
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Sensory Bins for big kids is a great gift idea to bring sensory activities to kids in kindergarten and older. Combine it with some letter, number and sight word practice for an extra educational boost!
When Buddy turned one he also very quickly became mobile and interested in everything. Suddenly he was able to self propel himself towards the objects of his desire and he was no longer satisfied w…
As we all know, toddlers and preschool students learn best through play. When working with a student who is blind, that is the key age to ge...
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Tangible Object Symbols for Spring Weather Sun: I used a round tap light for $1 from the Dollar Store (you have to add 3 AAA batteries) with bright yellow foam (99c) cut outs in the shape of a Sun. I felt it would stand out better on a dark background so mounted it on thick back foam core. Child can push the sun on and off. If you have a battery interrupter, you could hook the Sun up to a switch and have the child turn it on and off that way. Pair with song Mr. Sun Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Please shine down on me Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Hiding behind a tree These little children are asking you To please come out so we can play with you Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Please shine down on me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9NE-9ub7qU Rain: I found some grey rain cloud looking yarn on clearance at Michael's. I also used sparkly bright blue paper (99c a sheet) to make the rain drops. I would pair this with a rain stick and have the child listen to the sound. For another sensory idea, use a misting spray bottle to make it gently "rain" so the child can feel it. The Umbrella Song words Down come the rain drops SPLASH, SPLASH, SPLASH! (stamp feet on the splashes) Let’s run for cover, DASH, DASH, DASH! (run on the spot) Pitter patter, pitter patter, DRIP, DRIP, DROP! (clap hands in rhythm) I’m under my umbrella till the raindrops STOP! (put up pretend umbrella) http://www.letsplaykidsmusic.com/the-umbrella-song-rainy-day-songs/ Windy: For this I used a pinwheel, again easy find this time of year at the dollar store or craft stores for $1. If the child is able to blow on their own, have them blow to move the pinwheel. If they are unable to blow have a switch set up to a small fan and have them hit the switch (cause and effect). Attach ribbon to the fan to make is more visibly interesting. Put light things in front of the fan the children can blow and move by turning on the fan...leaves, bubbles? http://www.preschoolexpress.com/theme-station12/wind-march.shtml Cloudy: This I made with the black foam core and cotton balls, again from the dollar store. (most of us have them lying around the house) Have the children touch the clouds and talk about "soft". Cloud songs: http://preschoolexpress.com/music-station08/cloud-songs-rhymes-mar08.shtml
Hi friends, this week I am sharing another project that was a collaboration with my awesome teachers. One day while I was hanging out in on...
Toddlers are loveable, huggable, bundles of energy and enthusiasm. They like to be doing something every waking moment and this zest for life doesn’t stop […]
To decorate a greeting card, to make your own signature, to create a pattern, to teach your kids in a creative fun way or simply for your pen pals… here are some really cute and beautiful, some eve…
Lo primero, saber qué es el grabado o estampación, que encontraréis en este POST ANTERIOR. Algunas ideas para usar la estampación en vuestro próximo trabajo: AQUÍ un sencillo tutorial. AQUÍ otro t…
Keep toddlers busy with these hands-on activities.
Young children need to practice their writing skills in a variety of ways. These touch and feel prewriting cards are great to do just that is a way that don't require a pencil!
Sensory Board Craft {Sensory Activities} This is a fun craft to use and to make for and with the kiddos! Using the inside of cereal boxes along with some fun and colorful items to glue on the cardboard, you create a perfect activity for the preschool aged child! View This Tutorial
Issues de la pédagogie MONTESSORI, voici des idées de manipulations faciles à réaliser en classe ou à la maison pour jouer avec les...
Hi Everyone! I have been busy retraining myself on all the new up and coming apps on the market for several presentations next month as well as retraining myself on JAWS and the Transition to Unif…
Check out these tips for how to make 12 Months of Sensory Bin Activities that are perfect for Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms!
We have upcycled and used from our home everything needed to DIY tactile cards for touch and match game to explore textures.
This kindergarten blog post will illustrate 17 different activities that can be used to build fine motor activities into your curriculum.
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This Coloring on Sandpaper Activity for Toddlers is a great process art activity that encourages proper grasp on crayons by providing a rough surface.
Even though rocks are everywhere, if you're blind and never stop to pick up a rock, you might miss them! And you could be missing out on so much that rocks have to offer!
I have been asked by numerous people to post my personal favorite lists and it is very difficult for me to pick my favorites because each child is different and I use different apps for different kids but I have narrowed down 10 that use the most with infants and toddlers with cortical vision impairment. I work in WV Birth to Three as a developmental specialist and vision specialist for infants and toddlers with CVI. So this list is in no particular order: 1. Sparkabilities Babies 1 HD for iPad - Bottle Rocket 2. Tap-n-See Zoo - Little Bear Sees 3. BrightStart Baby: A Bright Start for Smart Babies - Eieio Software 4. Baby Rattle Toy - SelenaSoft, Inc. 5. Peekaboo: Ladybird Baby Touch - Penguin Books 6. iLoveFireworks - Fireworks Games 7. Hatch! Plus - Phodder 8. Baby Screen - Planet Sloth 9. ShapeShifter HD - Transform Games 10. Bloom HD - Opal Limited These are probably the apps I go to most for infants and toddlers in late phase 1 and phase 2. I have other suggestions for children in phase 3. For infants and toddlers in early phase 1 I typically only use the free lightbox type apps along with the free flashlights. Hope this helps and would love your suggestions. Bridget Bailey Developmental Specialist/Vision Specialist for CVI
10 fun letters activities to try! Make learning letters easy with these alphabet sensory play ideas. Encourage letter recognition with hands-on play!
Hi friends! I am excited to share another DIY project: a sensory light bridge! This is another easy peasy project that you can make...
You may not realize it, but fine motor activities are something you do every single day. From buttoning your clothes, cutting your food, to writing and cutting. All of these activities require the use of fine motor skills. Can you imagine how difficult life would be without fine motor development? Today I wanted to share...
Our favorite collection of fine motor activities for preschoolers. A free fine motor checklist is included for you to download today!
Use these free printable shape cards to teach 2-dimensional shapes. Directions include many ways to add texture to the cards to create a hands-on sensory learning activity. Kids can trace the textured
Morning work in the special education classroom doesn’t have to be complicated, tons of prep, or stressful for kids or teachers! (( This post will contain affiliate links. You don’t pay anymore, but if you purchase from my link I get a small commission. This allows me to try everything out that I recommend to […]
