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I apologize for not posting in so long. Life responsibilities...<br />
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I do want to share something I discovered years ago that I recently returned to as part of a "construction" theme at a school I currently work at.<br />
Packing peanuts: But the biodegradable kind. You find them in packages from Amazon, etc. You can also purchase a big bag of them at Staples. They are made of a wheat paste and will dissolve if you submerge them in water. Actually, a cool science experiment.<br />
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However, to construct with them, all you need is a dab of water on your finger applied to the end of the packing peanut. The water acts like glue and they stick to each other to create all kinds of structures; people, towers, animals, vehicles.<br />
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If you want to add toothpicks, you don't need the water. Experiment and see which method you prefer.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Years ago, my daughters were avid jugglers. They made their own juggling balls called "hacky sacks." More recently, I've discovered these cute little balls can be really helpful in calming an anxious or unregulated child. I've named them "Squeezy balls" or "Stress balls." <br />To make them you need: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-coffee grounds (I let the grounds dry out a day before I use them)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ahh! I feel more relaxed already. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I use the Squeezy balls to help settle a wiggly child at circle time meeting or to help calm an anxious or angry child. The rice filled balloons and the coffee filled have a different feel to them. Some children prefer the smooth, supple quality of the coffee. Some like the slightly bumpy, harder feel of the rice. You can also fill balloons with lentils. Try all and see which you prefer.<br />These can be made with children. They love the process! And then they get to use the fruits of their labor.<br />Have fun!<br />- Eileen</span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741802334322925188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8920270411444507189.post-73905407707497713662016-01-13T13:56:00.002-08:002016-01-13T14:00:06.294-08:00<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I am excited to show you one of my favorite sensory activities and one that kids are totally drawn to. It's constructing with foam, wooden golf tees and hammers. I invented this set-up and I love it because the possibilities are almost endless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- golf tees (about 2 inches or 2 3/4 inch). These can be purchased at Modell's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- foam (also called "plank.") Found in delivery boxes of appliances. I scour the bins in and around my building and have found wonderful, funky shapes. You can purchase "plank" over the internet, but for me the fun is scavenging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I start by reading "Bling, Blang" by Pete Seeger. It can be read or sung and it gets kids in construction mode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I then have children practice wielding a hammer. I show them how to hold the hammer, place the golf tee and then bear down on the tee, using the other hand to keep the piece of foam from sliding around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all different interesting shapes, kids can make boats, bridges, robots, airplanes, houses, towers, etc....Some kids just enjoy the hammering of many tees into the foam. Others get excited about the idea of creating stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Continuing in the series of sensory activities, but taking a break from "flubber-type" concoctions, I'm going to show you how to create mosaics with eggshells.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am an avid baker and cook, and use a lot of eggs. Not one to waste materials, I wash out the eggshells, take out the thin membrane attached to the shell wall, let them dry and now have a lovely (free) art material.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To crush eggshells you need:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">-mortar and pestle (dollar store item)<br />-black or dark blue heavy paper<br /><br />After they are crushed, you can make designs with glue and then sprinkle the eggshells over the design. Tap excess eggshells and then you have your eggshell design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Note: The colorful picture was achieved by soaking the eggshells in a solution of water, a few drops of food coloring and an ounce of rubbing alcohol (helps with the absorption of color.) For best results, soak overnight, then scoop out the eggshells to dry. When they are fully dry, they can be used in mosaics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've been having such a great time this week playing with a funky sensory material called sand slime. To make it you use white glue and laundry starch (just like flubber.) But, added to that, is beach sand (you could also use packaged play sand from Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The beauty of sand slime is that it holds together like play dough but has the elasticity of flubber/ silly putty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For my next few posts, we will demonstrate how to make and use sensory materials which are alternatives to play dough. Don't get me wrong. Homemade play dough is fantastic and I will provide recipes for a few of my favorites. But, we will start with a crazy, squishy substance called "Flubber." </span></div>
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Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741802334322925188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8920270411444507189.post-20260185778808835942015-11-08T18:38:00.000-08:002015-11-08T18:43:17.272-08:00<span style="font-size: large;">Part 2 of sensory breathing activity. Last post I demonstrated how to use a breathing technique to blow bubbles with water and dish detergent. Today, I will show you how to blow pompoms through cardboard tubes. This is a game for 2 people and is good for children 3 and up.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Blowing Pompoms Through Cardboard Tubes</span></u></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- 2 cardboard tubes that can fit one inside the other. If they are the same size, you can tape them together</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The act of blowing bubbles is very calming and organizes a child's sensory system. It helps children to breathe a little deeper automatically. This results in more muscle activity in the trunk which in turn results in more awareness and posture in the trunk. This postural and movement awareness, also called proprioceptive information helps a child focus his/her attention more easily. But you don't have to tell them all that. Kids will just find bubble blowing extremely fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my next post, I will show you another breathing using pompoms. Stay tuned...</span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741802334322925188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8920270411444507189.post-20506100656101385452015-10-28T18:54:00.000-07:002015-11-08T18:49:23.218-08:00<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I start by reading the book to the children and having them identify the facial parts. After the first reading, I introduce the Monster. As we read the book again, the children and I point to the parts of the face. In the middle of the book, the author says, "You don't scare me." And one by one, the parts of the face are told to go away. That is the fun part for the children,when they get to remove the facial parts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Cut cardboard and oak tag to same size (about 1 foot x 1 foot) and glue tag board to cardboard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Copy the big green monster face from the book onto the green foam. Cut out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Draw the facial features on corresponding foam colors and cut out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. When you have all the facial parts, attach soft Velcro squares or dots on back</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Attach scratchy Velcro pieces on to the black oak tag</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Cut a long rectangular piece of yellow oak tag and glue onto the bottom of the black oak tag. Write the words, "Big Green Monster."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any thoughts or questions, please comment below. Happy crafting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Eileen</span></div>
Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741802334322925188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8920270411444507189.post-53565375710975249772015-10-26T19:27:00.003-07:002015-11-08T18:45:52.996-08:00<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the help of my tech savvy daughter, I now have a blog! I am old school, so I am feeling my way around the blog world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a special education teacher (SEIT) with 30 years experience and a strong art background. My favorite thing to do, besides working with my students, is making materials for them. I give workshops to teachers demonstrating how to make materials, then we create together. One of the things I will be showing on this blog is how to make materials and the applications for children with special needs particularly those with social difficulties as well as sensory and language challenges. I actually use my materials with all children and you will find that kids are drawn to hand made games, books, puppets and puzzles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love to play! Play with kids, experiment with materials and customize my handmade games, books, and puzzles to meet my students' interests and areas of challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since Halloween is approaching, I will be sharing ideas about how to help children cope with the "scary" aspects of the season and empower them with fun activities. The fears that children have about monsters, darkness or natural disasters are exacerbated during the Halloween season. By helping them manage the fears, it frees them to fully enjoy the holiday and their daily experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am excited to start this new venture and share decades worth of project ideas and experiences with my own three daughters as well as the many children I've worked with over the years. Please feel free to ask questions, share ideas of your own and suggestions for topics you would like to see discussed on the blog, SEIT to Believe It. Thanks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eileen,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Early Childhood Special Educator</span><br />
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