Hundred Activity Mat

Learning Resources offers countless products which promote a variety of skills.  One of these products is the Hundred Activity Mat.  The Hundred Activity Mat is a fun, hands-on math tool which gets students “moving and grooving” with math! The Activity Mat is an oversize version of the familiar hundreds board.  The versatile mat reinforces a number […]

Wobble Chair from Kore Design LLC

On Tuesday I introduced the SensaSoft Squeezie Seat from Fun and Function.  The Squeezie Seat allows children to safely move around in a seated position.  Another product available for those who like to wiggle while sitting is the Wobble Chair from Kore Design LLC! The Wobble Chair is ideal for students with ADHD, autism, or […]

SensaSoft Squeezie Seat

One of my favorite topics to research and write about are products that promote relaxation and focus.  This includes the world of fidgets, different seating options, and more.  SensaSoft Squeezie Seat from Fun and Function is yet another product that calms and promotes concentration. The SensaSoft Squeezie Seat is a comfortable chair that “gently squeezes, applying soothing pressure […]

Mouse Timer – Visual Timer App

Looking for a fun timer for your child or student who doesn’t yet understand the length of time?  Mouse Timer from LITALICO expresses the length of time using a cute little mouse gnawing on apples. Finding the right timing tool for students can be challenging.  This is especially true for those with autism or others […]

5 Resources for Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension has always been one of my biggest challenges in school.  When I began studying to become a special education teacher, I quickly learned it can be even harder to teach.  Fortunately, there are several apps and products available to help teach or practice this skill. Before discussing the five resources, let’s first define reading […]

Nike’s LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase

I first introduced Nike’s accessible shoe, FlyEase, nearly two years ago.  Its design features groundbreaking shoe technology that grants independence to users with limited dexterity.  This spring, Nike unleashed an updated, more accessible version of the shoe: LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase. The original FlyEase design relied on a wrap-around zipper to fasten the shoe.  It […]