These are easy and fun thumbprint crafts to enjoy with your child. Get out the paints and enjoy! 1. Pineapple thumb print art from Oh Crafts. 2.Disney’s Pixar inspired “UP thumbprint balloon craft from Fun Handprint Art Blog. 3. Thumbprint flower pots from Upstate Ramblings. Which thumbprint project is your favorite? ♥
Small world play ideas for children with autism
Have you heard of “small play”? I hadn’t and discovered this when checking out new pins for my Pinterest boards. “Small world” play refers to creating miniautre little worlds around a theme – similar to some of the dramatic play, and sensory play, ideas I have shared with you in the past. 1. Pirate bin…
A bucket list for the autistic child
This beautiful baby represents possibility, potential, dreams, future plans and achievement. In a word : LIFE. We are all learning all the time. Every experience is an opportunity for growth. For you, for me and for our kids with autism. What is a “bucket list”? “A bucket list is a number of experiences or achievements…
Animals as therapy companions for autistic children
Hi Friends! You all probably know by now that I am a big fan of pets for kids… and especially a big fan of pets as therapy animals for children with autism and other special needs. I have tremendous respect for programs that guide dogs (and other therapy animals) in intensive training. These programs can…
YOUR MAGIC BAG : select the right materials for your special needs child and increase motivation and learning
Mary Poppins had her Magic Bag and you will need yours too to increase your child’s motivation to learn! Select the right materials for your special needs child to encourage increased motivation, learning and program success. In order to have a well-rounded home program in place for your special needs child, you will need to…
Give old magazines new life as teaching tools for children with autism
Magazines tend to pile up and take over your home if you’re not careful! I love home design and decoration magazines. My favorite magazine in France is called “Art & Décoration”. It is filled with page after page of beautiful photos showing gorgeous furniture, perfectly designed and stocked kitchens and exquisitely designed and planted gardens….
My Cute Kitsch Surprises!
It was a very special day at my learning house today! I recently ordered a surprise box from CUTE KITSCH, created by my fellow blogger friend Kasia at The Crafty Mummy blog. She blogs from Ireland and I love every one of her posts. She features all kinds of awesome DIY projects, as well as…
Interesting & unusual planters : gardening fun with children with special needs
One of my main goals at my center for children with special needs is to make learning fun. One of the biggest roles I play is creating programs that increase my kiddos motivation. Motivation is everything. It is the difference between truly engaging in an activity and not being fully present during an activity. It…
The Difference Equine Assisted Therapy Made to Our Family — Soft Thistle Life
I discovered a wonderful new blog today called Soft Thistle Life : Creating My Life My Way. This fabulous mama is raising two sons as a single mum. One of them has autism. She blogs about autism but also about love, life and inspiration. She also has a yorkie! How cool is that?! She wrote a…
Montessori inspired scent jars
Montessori scent jars, also known as Montessori smelling jars, sensory bottles or Montessori smelling bottles are a fun, sensory way to build new skills with autistic learners. Check out these calming bottles for autism next! What is the Montessori Learning Philosophy and Why it is Autism-Friendly? Montessori programs encourage discovery of different scents at an…
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