Throughout December, we work on small holiday-themed projects to connect with and reinforce the skills my son has been building since September. Repeating activities across different formats, in different contexts, and over time allows him to truly internalize new...
For many years, my son didn't understand Christmas. At least, not in the way most children do. He didn't care for Santa Claus "coming to town." He didn't care about setting out cookies and milk or writing a letter filled with wishes. He didn’t even care about the...
Is the summer slide what you think? The summer slide, the phenomenon in which children lose months of academic progress over the break, is a real concern for many families who brace for it each year. But is the way we try to “fix” the summer slide (i.e., with extra...
Toys and games are meant to bring joy, but for neurodivergent and disabled children, the wrong type of gift can lead to frustration or even distress. Many popular toys are designed without considering sensory sensitivities, motor challenges, or specific developmental...
Gameschooling is possible for neurodivergent and disabled learners Gameschooling is a growing approach to learning that is effective for neurodivergent and disabled learners. By using games as a teaching tool, learners can develop new skills and knowledge in a fun and...
Enjoy spring with a fun-filled, adapted board game! Spring brings new life and many special holidays to celebrate. As the days get longer and warmer, the animals come out to play and the fields start to burst with color. This is the time when farmers start planting...
Valentine's Day makes a great theme for exploring vocabulary around friendship, family, love, giving, and receiving. Valentine's Day invites: Play with words through rhymes, stories, and songs Multisensory experiences (bright colors, treats, various textures,...
Christmas makes a great theme for exploring new sights, sounds, scents, and vocabulary. Christmas invites: Play with words through rhymes and songs Multisensory experiences (holiday scents, new textures, joyful sounds, peaceful sights) Opportunities for exposure to...
Gameschooling is possible for neurodivergent and disabled learners Gameschooling is a growing approach to learning that is effective for neurodivergent and disabled learners. By using games as a teaching tool, learners can develop new skills and knowledge in a fun and...
Enjoy spring with a fun-filled, adapted board game! Spring brings new life and many special holidays to celebrate. As the days get longer and warmer, the animals come out to play and the fields start to burst with color. This is the time when farmers start planting...
Valentine's Day makes a great theme for exploring vocabulary around friendship, family, love, giving, and receiving. Valentine's Day invites: Play with words through rhymes, stories, and songs Multisensory experiences (bright colors, treats, various textures,...
Christmas makes a great theme for exploring new sights, sounds, scents, and vocabulary. Christmas invites: Play with words through rhymes and songs Multisensory experiences (holiday scents, new textures, joyful sounds, peaceful sights) Opportunities for exposure to...