Category Archives: The Learning Journey
The Role of Engaging Fine Motor Skills in Special Education
Fine motor skills—those involving the coordination of small muscles in the hands and fingers—play a crucial role in a child’s ability to perform everyday tasks. In special education, where students often face developmental delays or physical challenges, fostering these skills becomes especially important.
Rainy Day Craft: Paper Stained Glass Butterflies
What to do when your kids are home from day care on a rainy day? Make this stained glass butterfly craft to enjoy when the sun comes out!
Hands-On Education: How to Make a Terrarium
Support your child’s special education program with this hands-on activity. Here’s how to make a terrarium from a recycled soda bottle.
Child Care Crafts: Make Your Own Crayons
In charge of child care this weekend? Try this fun activity that combines crayons and crafting! Melt down your broken crayons and remold them into new artistic creations.
Library Visits As Part of Language and Speech Therapy
Visiting the library can supplement the work done in language and speech therapy programs in Maine. Here are some of the key benefits.
Fake Snow Sensory Bins for Indoor Winter Play
Continue the benefits of sensory play and special education at home! Try one of these easy ways to make fake snow for a sensory bin.
Get Ready to Go to Day Care or Preschool for the First Time
No matter what big changes first-time day care or preschool will bring, you can make the transition smoother with a little preparation.
3 Ways to Trick Your Kids into Learning This Summer
Continue the progress your kids made in their special education programs by tricking them into learning this summer with these activities!
Make Every Child Feel Special on National Children’s Day
National Children’s Day is the perfect opportunity to make your child feel special. Here are some of our favorite ideas for celebrating the day.
The Connection Between Handwriting and Speech Therapy
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the connection between improving handwriting skills and speech therapy.