Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas Some years, my son’s team is as large as 15 or 16 people. Sure, they’re not all teachers, but I thank them all at the same time. I’m good at knowing when Teacher Appreciation Day is (usually first week of May) but there’s no way I could keep track of OT […]
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9 Things to Know Before Heading to the PA Farm Show.
2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show Right after the holiday season, I have my eye on one other thing-the PA Farm Show! The 2020 PA Farm Show is January 4 to 11. My boys have never missed a year and love it, so I thought I’d pass along some tips. At the bottom of this post, I’ve […]
41 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids | Preschool | Toddler | Teens
Valentine’s Day Books for Kids I don’t know about you, but having kids has totally changed the way I approach holidays. Especially having a child with disabilities, who needs more repetition, but also needs all-inclusive learning and more sensory experiences. Pre-kids, for Valentine’s Day, I would get hubby a card, maybe a special dessert. Now […]
{Sensory Diet} What is it? Should it be on your IEP?
Sensory Diet Example When Kevin was in preschool, he had a fall that required stitches. Looking back, I suspect it may have actually been a seizure fall instead of just a clumsy fall, but it’s just one of those things I didn’t know about seizures, but wish I did. Anyway, so I took him down […]
17 Mindfulness Activities for Kids | Music | Books
Mindfulness Meditation for Kids Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition Is your brain on overload the way mine is? And your kids’ too? This is why I am looking into mindfulness. To help me with the mental clutter. I’m pretty […]
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