While some children learn best by watching (visual learners), others require a more hands-on approach. These tactile learners need the stimulation of touch to learn. The Ruff’s House Teaching Tactile Set allows children to learn many skills by feeling their way through Ruff’s textured bones. Children ages 3 and up will have fun helping Ruff […]
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Super Sorting Set with Activity Cards
Children and teachers alike can’t get enough of the Super Sorting Set with Activity Cards from Learning Resources! It is a “comprehensive manipulatives set featuring more than 620 color-coordinated sorting items and Super Sorting Activity Cards.” The set teaches countless skills (e.g. math, social, sensory integration, etc.) for individuals ages 3 and up. Because there […]
7 Alligator Apps for Early Learning
Last week, I introduced a company called MyFirstApp Ltd. and a handful of their apps available for toddlers. While I was browsing for more early learning apps, I also came across Alligator Apps. The following is a list of seven apps available from Alligator Apps. Many of these apps’ reviews features teachers and parents of individuals […]
Learn Math with Millie Moreorless!
I have struggled with math my entire life. I cannot recall a time when I looked forward to attending math class; nor can I recall a time I looked forward to applying what I “learned” during homework or tests. (This was not the case with English classes and homework.) Fortunately, for students with and without special needs, […]
5 math apps for early learners!
After yesterday’s post on an app by Seven Academy, I decided to explore more apps by this developer. I find it interesting how they take often monotonous tasks (e.g. learning sight words) and transform them into a more colorful, exciting experience for children. A while back, I provided a list of apps to help students […]
6 Toys for Motor Skill Development–Part 2: Holiday Gift Guide 2015
Last Wednesday, I wrote Part One of the series of blogs entitled Holiday Gift Guide 2015 featuring 8 auditory gift ideas. As promised, throughout the next few weeks, I will be providing different lists of gift ideas for loved ones with (or without!) special needs. This week’s list focuses on toys to help develop fine and gross motor skills. Since we […]