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  • WHAT IS A SENSORY BREAK?

     
    What is a SENSORY BREAK?   A sensory break involves taking a break from seated learning activities or sedentary activities. This allows the ...
  • WHAT IS A SENSORY DIET?

     
     Do you have a child who is uncomfortable with textures and dislikes the feel of clothing, food and/or play materials?  Or perhaps you're on the o...
  • TIPS & TRICKS FOR SENSORY AVOIDERS

     
    Sensory Avoiders are oftentimes overly sensitive to situations and experiences and may exhibit sensory input more intensely than others. A hype...
  • SLOW DOWN & SLUMBER: THE TRUTH BEHIND NIGHT LIGHTS

     
    A night light is designed to light up the room with a soft glow that is not too bright and not too dark...still allowing the child to sleep. ...
  • SENSORY INTEGRATION & AUTISM

     
    Many children with autism have sensory processing difficulties. They may show difficulty with appropriately responding to challenging situations, a...
  • THE HOMESCHOOL 411

     
    With COVID-19 altering how so many parents are schooling their children, the option of homeschooling is now more popular than ever. Did you know th...
  • HANDWRITING PRACTICE WITH SANDPAPER

     
    Did you know that sandpaper a great tool for working on handwriting? Using sand paper either underneath a writing sheet, or as a writing sheet, pro...
  • TIPS & TRICKS FOR LEFT-HANDED LEARNERS

     
    Just about 10% of the world's population is left-handed. As your child gets closer to school age, you may find yourself wondering if left-handed ch...
  • The Best Screen Time Breaks For Kids

     
    With the sudden need for remote learning, many schools are offering laptops to students, increasing the number of screens in a single household. Du...
  • VIRTUAL LEARNING: SETTING YOUR CHILD UP FOR SUCCESS

     
    Homeschooling and virtual learning, even on a part time basis, can be difficult to transition to. Here are our favorite  tips and tricks to help se...
  • HOW TO TEACH CORRECT PENCIL GRIP

     
    By the time a child turns 5 or 6 years old, their finger muscles should be developed and strong enough to grip a pencil correctly. A correct pencil...
  • CALMING ACTIVITIES TO GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR SLEEP

     
    No matter what stage of life you're in, sleep is essential to staying happy, healthy and functional in everyday life. Despite how critical sleep is...