It’s Music Time… This time of year, holiday and winter music is all around us! Holiday songs are not only fun to sing but can be used as a fun way to practice answering “wh” questions. Scroll to the bottom to watch the video from our music therapist. Our music therapist uses “wh” questions about […]
Sequencing in December Has your Elf on the Shelf come to your house yet? Many elves are leaving the North Pole and are taking up residence in their new holiday homes. Some elves leave fun treats for children to play with or eat. Parents if your family’s elf leaves these surprises, why not use them […]
Did you know tomorrow is International Ninja Day?!? Today’s challenge is to create a ninja training obstacle course! This is an active way to practice your stealth and creativity. Scroll to the bottom to watch the video of one of our Physical Therapists completing his own ninja course. In this obstacle course we will work […]
Let It Snow!! Who doesn’t love playing in the snow? Snow provides children with a heightened sensory experience. However, not all of us live in a place that it snows. Follow this guide from one of our Occupational Therapists on how to make snow indoors. Then scroll to the bottom to watch the video. […]
Brrr it is getting cold outside! Cooler weather sometimes brings challenges for children with sensory processing difficulties, as layers and different fabrics may be irritating and uncomfortable. Just as you may prepare your child for other transitions throughout their day, you can also plan for weather changes. Here are some tips and tricks from one […]
It’s time for some music! Did you know you can use one song to target a varitey of goals?! Today, we will be using the classic, “Old Macdonald,” to support your child’s development in three different ways. Scroll to the bottom to watch the video. First, you can use “Old Macdonald” to practice vocal […]
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Many of us will spend the day cooking and eating lots of good food! However, it is also a day to spend time with friends and family while expressing gratitude and thanks. Eventhough Thanksgiving may look different for many people this year, we can still find things that we can be grateful […]
Today we are going to learn more about those pesky WH questions. Scroll to the bottom for a video on a fun Thanksgiving themed WH question activity. First, What are Wh- Questions? Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Second, Why are Wh- Questions important? Asking wh-questions may promote the development of children’s vocabulary and verbal […]
Today’s challenge is to complete a scavenger hunt around the house! This is a fun way to stay engaged and active while out of the chilly weather. What skills we will work on: –Motor Planning: allows your child to remember and perform the necessary steps to complete an action, such as stepping over an object […]
Music therapy is the newest addition to Project Play! Music Therapy is both a school and clinic service. Get to know our Music Therapist, Lydia, and more about what she does in the interview below. Tell us about yourself. Hi! My name is Lydia and I am passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential […]