Leandro Teaches a Lesson
Leandro was diagnosed with Autism. To his mom, dad and even me, his therapist, a better description would be Difficult. Very Difficult. Leandro had opinions and mostly they were “No”....
Games
Toys“R”Us: Safe Play Tips for Children with Special Needs
Through the magic of play, all children can experience victories, imagine new worlds and share the joy of learning. But accidents can happen
Fun Ways to Walk That Can Turn a Cranky Moment into a Wondrous One!
Every child gets cranky—you don’t have to be a parent of a child with special needs to know that some days, or some moments, your child gets difficult. It’s likely...
The Scarf Game
The Scarf Game is a fun game for many ages Gather as many scarves as you can for this fun game. You could pick some up at a secondhand store...
Making a Wiggly Worm and Toothpick Art While Waiting in a Restaurant
Waiting is not easy for children. Their energy level can be telling them to get up and go when the moment calls for sitting and waiting. If you are at...
Art Day Stress Free Way to Play
Art Day Stress Free Way to Play Creating art with others can be a stress-free way to be together if the medium is simple to use and the results unique....
Social Club Extends Inclusion Beyond the Classroom
Social Club “ Mainstreaming” was the original thought that brought many students with special needs out of specialized school and into the main stream with everyone else. It was a...
Science Fun: Freezing Bubbles
Indoor Outdoor Bubble Play Freezing bubbles activity for awesome science play! Who doesn’t love blowing bubbles. You can do it year round indoors or outdoors too! Bubble science activities are definitely on...
Toying with Learning PLAY TIPS
Toys and games have tons of play value! It’s important to think “outside the box” when playing with toys and games to fuel kids’ curiosity and imagination. Change the rules,...
Masses of Bubbles
It’s the holidays and the kids are milling around looking for something to do. You got the solution and it’s everyone’s favorite—bubbles. Except, instead of one small bottle and a...
