Encourage language by singing songs that are repetitive. Old MacDonald is my go-to song!! These hand puppets will also help with motor and social skills. Here are some ways to target each skill: Language : Have your kiddo identify and label each animal. Have them imitate animal sounds. Leave phrases out while singing and haveContinue reading “Hand Puppets”
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Planting flowers
I love this simple activity. Planting flowers is great for hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. You can also throw in some language skills by asking/labeling the color of each flower. If the child is verbal and more advance, ask some wh-questions like “What do you do with flowers?” or “Where do you find flowers?”Continue reading “Planting flowers”
September
Autism & Montessori: Learning to spoon feed
In the practical life section, there are many activities that involve transferring objects with utensils. These are great tasks to help if your toddler has trouble feeding him/herself. If you think about it, how often do they get to use the spoon? Average, 3 times a day. For some, that might not be enough toContinue reading “Autism & Montessori: Learning to spoon feed”
