Toys aren’t just fun for your child—they can also play an important role in their development. Playing with toys can provide an opportunity for your child to work on improving motor skills, eye-hand coordination, problem solving, and sensory integration. If you have a...
Does your child have sensory processing issues or sensory processing disorder (SPD)? If so, their occupational therapist or pediatrician may recommend sensory integration therapy. Children with sensory processing difficulties respond differently to sensory stimuli....
Sensory bins, a fairly recent activity-based toy to the toddler market, is a bin filled with toys and trinkets to engage your young child. These often incorporate a theme to entertain your child and get them involved in learning that feels more like...
The rise - and inevitable classroom banning - of fidget spinners has inspired conversation about the value of sensory stimulation techniques, and the true difference between a "fidget" and a "toy". What is the difference, and how can you find the...
While most people celebrate the new year in January, for teachers, the start of the school year is their “new year". There is a lot to prepare before students arrive on the first day, from preparing class lists and organizing planners, to thinking...