Back to the social group, and here goes Sensory Sunday---In my private practice I have a large basket of sensory and fidget toys specifically to help kids who need to be busy during counseling. In my groups, that's the first ice breaker--is pick a sensory toy that is like you in some way. I have a variety of things to choose from: sensory balls, silly putty, slinkies, ets. I now have a new favorite and recommend this for teachers, counselors, parents, etc. It's a fidget toy from Flexiblox. Kids are going crazy for them. I've had a few kids tell me they use them at school to learn letters and numbers. They are small, durable, colorful, affordable, and pretty quiet. This is a must for anybody working with kids, or needing a toy to pack in your purse to keep your own kiddos happily occupied.
NOW I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: what is your best gardening tip? What is your favorite toy/object to fiddle with?
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ReplyDeleteI bring pocket farkel. It's a good game to play with my eldest, and it's a good way to learn to count for my youngest. It requires pen and paper. Another thing I like is zip it or bananagrams, cuz they're dice with letters. All of these are noisy, I like how they're appropriate somehow for both my boys with their six year age gap.
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of that game before, but I know a lot of kids that would love it! Thanks for the info, and yes you should get back into blogging!
DeleteSorry about the double post with my old blog page. I should really start working on that again. :)
ReplyDeleteBest gardening tip--grow kale. One more--grow sweet peas. You have to plant the seeds in February but they really are the most beautiful, sweetest-smelling flowers on the planet! They're very colorful too.
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