Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it, comes time for fun and feasting — and, of course, opportunities to don your SPD lenses to see old things in a new sensory-friendly way. Today’s Challenge How can a simple fingerplay become the basis for sensory-friendly themed learning in the coming week? Original Purpose A [...]
I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas – Celebrating Spectrum Holidays
November 29, 2011 By
In 1953, 10 year old, Gayla Peevy, sang the song I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas , which became quite popular. I love the lines: I want a hippopotamus for Christmas; Only a hippopotamus will do. Don’t want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy. I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy! I want [...]
Wearing SPD Lenses: A Thanksgiving Fingerplay Song
November 23, 2011 By
by Martianne Stanger Thanksgiving is tomorrow and with it comes time for fun and feasting — and, of course, opportunities to don your SPD lenses to see old things in a new sensory-friendly way. Today’s Challenge How can a simple fingerplay become the basis for sensory-friendly themed learning? Original Purpose A few minutes of entertainment [...]
Observe Veterans Day with 10 Sensory Ideas
November 7, 2011 By
by Martianne Stanger Veterans Day is but a few days away. Do you have your plans set for it yet? If not, here are eleven sensory-diet friendly activities to get you started. 1. Patriotic Songs Bingo For auditory input, how about some Patriotic Songs Bingo? Using fine motor skills, fold a sheet of paper into [...]
