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? ♥
Sensory activities
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…
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…
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…
Reggio Emilia inspired Spring nature table – Natural Beach Living
Happy Saturday everyone! Spring, beautiful Spring! It is so wonderful to be experiencing warmer and longer days and to enjoy the blossoms opening all over Paris. All of the rain is absolutely bringing lots of Spring flowers and it is a joy to see! “A tray of several different types of Moss, sticks collected from…
Insect Activities for Kids with Autism
It is Springtime which is evident in Paris thanks to all of the April showers! It has been raining non-stop for days! I love including insect activities for kids in my lesson planning this time of year. Maybe you do too! We have been gardening the past couple of weeks at Le Chemin ABA and we…
Sensory box ideas for teaching children with autism
I often use sensory boxes with the children at my learning house. Sensory boxes are fun and a wonderful tool for increasing a child’s communication! Using sensory boxes, you can teach your child new vocabulary, how to request items, names items and identify items receptively. Here are some of my favorite sensory bins! 1. Space sensory…
Teacup Gardening (3 Mini Gardens We Love)
I am a big fan of gardening and I always have lots of gardening projects going on with the children at Le Chemin ABA – outside in our courtyard garden, in our window boxes and in our indoor herb garden. I recently fell in love with teacup gardening. The children love learning about different plants,…
Building a nest : bird’s nest projects for kids + recipe
Spring is in the air in Paris! The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the hyacinth flowers in our garden are starting to bloom! Yipeeeee! I’ve collected ideas to help you engage your kids in bird’s nest – making projects to celebrate the arrival of Spring! Invitation to build a nest I love the…
DIY plantable felt gardens
I am crazy about these DIY Plantable Felt Garden Projects for Kids! They are guaranteed to provide hours of learning fun for your child too. Add plantable felt gardens to your collection of dramatic play themes for hours of learning fun! Here are 3 of my favorite DIY plantable felt gardens! Dramatic Play Garden from Pre-K…
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