Board Games for Children with Special Needs

There are many benefits of using board games for special needs children although direct instruction may be necessary to improve their play skills.

Play skills are essential for young children with disabilities to practice during early development.  Research indicates that play is associated with improved social and communication skills and promotes improved physical and mental health.  In addition, play provides opportunities to foster relationships with caregivers and peers.  Obviously, there are many different types of play such as […]

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Mindfulness for Preschoolers

Did you know that mindfulness for preschoolers can help with executive functioning, academic skills and social skills?

Did you know that mindfulness for preschoolers can help with executive functioning, academic skills and social skills? Researchers have explored this topic and have found that mindfulness techniques can be very beneficial when it comes to preschoolers. What Does the Research Say About Mindfulness for Preschoolers? There have been several studies that recognize the benefits […]

Activities to Improve Imitation Skills – What Does the Research Say?

Educators, therapists, and parents can try various strategies and activities to improve imitation skills in young children with disabilities.

Starting in infancy, children begin to develop skills through imitation. For young children with disabilities, this can be a more difficult skill to master due to cognitive, social, emotional, or motor skill deficits. Educators, therapists, and parents can try various strategies and activities to improve imitation skills in young children with disabilities. What Does the […]

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Easy Origami Fish for Kids

The easy origami fish for kids template is helpful to follow along. Download the step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami fish.

Origami is fun and easy. Not to mention it works on fine motor skills, visual spatial skills and following directions! You can download the step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami fish. The easy origami fish for kids template is helpful to follow along. You can download it at the bottom of the post […]