If you are the parent of a child with Autism or a special education teacher, you know the struggles…difficulty with language, limited attention span, sensory processing issues, social isolation…and the list goes on. And sometimes we feel overwhelmed and at a loss for how to help our little ones. There is no magic solution, but…
I know that I am probably biased (since I deal with crafts professionally), but it is soooo important for children to be doing crafts! Actually, it is not just my opinion. There is so much evidence to back this up. Plus, I have seen it firsthand! Aside from working on fine motor skills, there are…
“My kid hates crafts.” I’ve heard many versions of this statement, more times than I can count, as I’ve worked with children over the years. And those same parents, meaning well, don’t bring out the crayons and paint and paper and scissors, in the hopes of not causing their little ones distress. I get it….
How do you make crafts with children who are sensory seekers, constantly on the move? The benefits of crafting for kids is exponential. One bonus is that it helps children learn to attend to an activity for a period of time, bringing it from start to finish. And that is definitely a needed skill for…