Creating a Playful Learning Environment
June 11, 2020
Our partners from Too Small to Fail provide guidance in creating a playful home learning environment to support early childhood literacy for kids of ALL abilities.
Sand Play
May 30, 2020
Kids can spend hours playing with sand. As summer begins, it’s important to get kids outdoors. So, give them sand to dig, pour, sift, scoop and use their imagination. Sand play provides a great sensory opportunity for tactile learning. And it’s fun!
Boom Boom: A Drum Circle for You
May 29, 2020
Orlando Royal from Big Boom Drum Circle is our special guest and leads a drum circle! Our Teens for Social Inclusion (#T4SI) will be reading the book, “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault.
Wellness & Mindfulness
May 29, 2020
Join our experts from Breathe For Change and gain easy tips and tools to enhance your well-being and provide social and emotional learning strategies for your children of all abilities.
Down for Dance
May 27, 2020
Down for Dance (DFD) is a nonprofit organization and dance program for individuals with Down syndrome – along with other physical and intellectual disabilities. Get your day moving and express yourself with their great hip hop warm-up!
Play with Slime
May 23, 2020
Slime is so much fun to play with. It’s squishy, slimy, and super-sensory! Slime is also science, so introduce slime as a play activity and sneak in a chemistry lesson, too. This is a great hands-on experiment that lets kids be messy. And kids love messy!
Water Play
May 22, 2020
Memorial Day typically marks the opening of public pools. However, with social distancing in effect, pools remain closed. So, we have some tips for water play! From backyard water games to indoor water activities, your kids can still have some summer fun!
Music Mania
May 22, 2020
CSUN Music Therapist, Judy Langdon is our special guest and leads the music! Our Teens for Social Inclusion (#T4SI) read the book, “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae & Guy Parker-Rees.
Creating Inclusive School Playgrounds
May 22, 2020
See how you can create a more inclusive play space at your school. Meet our experts as we explore inclusive playground design 101 on school campuses and more!
Why Your Child Should Hula Hoop
May 20, 2020
Hula hoops are simple, inexpensive toys that can provide a fun way to burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination for kids of all abilities and ages. Hula hoop moves connect brain and body, so it’s perfect for those with ADHD, ADD, and Autism.
