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Are you designing a space for your child or want t

Are you designing a space for your child or want to rearrange their current space to meet their sensory needs?

One of my favorite local designers @deborahdimare put together an amazing course on how to create a sensory sanctuary to promote calm for young children and promote restful sleep. I was featured on the panel of experts to discuss the sensory needs of young children.
Deborah is a huge advocate for cruelty free design she is the creator of @vegandesignorg and @cruelty.free.casa
She is also lifelong advocate for the Autistic community. 💕 Another reason to adore her! 🥰

Sign up for her course by following the link on my bio and get 25% off with code: 25MISSMANCY

A wonderful way to teach number skills is through

A wonderful way to teach number skills is through manipulatives.
Number skills include:
- Counting Numbers
- Stating how many
- Identifying numbers
- Counting out items
- Tracing Numbers
- Copying Numbers
- Writing Numbers from memory
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This worksheet activity targets all the above goals for Numbers 1 to 5. DM me if you would like a copy!
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #finemotor #finemotorskills #finemotorplay

No child should be made to feel wrong or bad becau

No child should be made to feel wrong or bad because they are simply different. #weareallone

Can you find the gorilla?! 🦍 This is a great v

Can you find the gorilla?! 🦍 This is a great visual, sensory and tactile activity for little kids! Gorgeous love looking forward hidden items. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Combine handwriting, letter sounds, counting skills and language concepts like same/different/big/small.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Don’t underestimate the value of adding a sensory component to learning centers. It instantly increases motivation to participate and learn! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Requirements to Parenthood: Self-care, self-growth

Requirements to Parenthood: Self-care, self-growth, self-exploration, self-healing.

Balance boards are a wonderful way to work on so m

Balance boards are a wonderful way to work on so many skills:
- standing balance (of course :)
- lower body strength
- ankle stretch (for those who stand on tiptoes)
- sustained attention..hard to do anything else when you have to make sure you don’t fall!
I add it to so many obstacle courses!
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

I get asked this questions by teachers and parents

I get asked this questions by teachers and parents a lot. Yes they are different and yes they require different responses however 2 things to keep in mind.
1- many times things begin from a behavioral breakdown ex: child doesn’t get their way but can quickly turn into a sensory overwhelm where your child is now out of control of their body.
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MORE IMPORTANTLY:
2- Wether sensory or behavioral, THIS is when your child need you to be the most present. Hold their emotions and validate them while teaching them alternate ways of acting through your OWN (re)actions (not words) NOW is when they are watching and learning.
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

Grasp patterns have a natural evolution from using

Grasp patterns have a natural evolution from using the whole hand 🤛 to a more sophisticated grasp using the fingers ✍️ To help children with this progression without forcing it in an uncomfortable way, you can use a few positioning tricks to help accomplish that before running to get OT! ;)
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

Parenting a child with Autism can be challenging.

Parenting a child with Autism can be challenging. Remember that your child is a child FIRST. There is no guilt for redirecting behaviors that you would for ANY child. Don’t make excuses for negative behaviors because he/she is Autistic. We all need to learn how to live amongst each other. You serve your child’s greater good by helping them navigate through their behaviors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Don’t forget that prepping a game and putting aw

Don’t forget that prepping a game and putting away a game have great value in teaching fine motor skills, organization, problem solving, social skills etc...!!!

Some ways to incorporate that in play:
1- break apart legos before putting away
2- gather a deck of cards
3- place items back in the box so they fit
4- open/close zip bags
5- let them figure out how to get the game out of the box (you’d be surprised how many children have challenges with this!)
6- have children try to figure out the game before you tell them (they can look at pics on the box or can read instructions)
7- have children be the ones who set up the game for everyone
8- ask them to explain instructions to new players
9- let kids figure out together who goes first (don’t get involved. Just say compromise together)
10- teach importance of cleaning up a game before moving on to a new one (so we don’t lose pieces, no fun)

#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

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Are you designing a space for your child or want t

Are you designing a space for your child or want to rearrange their current space to meet their sensory needs?

One of my favorite local designers @deborahdimare put together an amazing course on how to create a sensory sanctuary to promote calm for young children and promote restful sleep. I was featured on the panel of experts to discuss the sensory needs of young children.
Deborah is a huge advocate for cruelty free design she is the creator of @vegandesignorg and @cruelty.free.casa
She is also lifelong advocate for the Autistic community. 💕 Another reason to adore her! 🥰

Sign up for her course by following the link on my bio and get 25% off with code: 25MISSMANCY

A wonderful way to teach number skills is through

A wonderful way to teach number skills is through manipulatives.
Number skills include:
- Counting Numbers
- Stating how many
- Identifying numbers
- Counting out items
- Tracing Numbers
- Copying Numbers
- Writing Numbers from memory
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This worksheet activity targets all the above goals for Numbers 1 to 5. DM me if you would like a copy!
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #finemotor #finemotorskills #finemotorplay

No child should be made to feel wrong or bad becau

No child should be made to feel wrong or bad because they are simply different. #weareallone

Can you find the gorilla?! 🦍 This is a great v

Can you find the gorilla?! 🦍 This is a great visual, sensory and tactile activity for little kids! Gorgeous love looking forward hidden items. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Combine handwriting, letter sounds, counting skills and language concepts like same/different/big/small.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Don’t underestimate the value of adding a sensory component to learning centers. It instantly increases motivation to participate and learn! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

Requirements to Parenthood: Self-care, self-growth

Requirements to Parenthood: Self-care, self-growth, self-exploration, self-healing.

Balance boards are a wonderful way to work on so m

Balance boards are a wonderful way to work on so many skills:
- standing balance (of course :)
- lower body strength
- ankle stretch (for those who stand on tiptoes)
- sustained attention..hard to do anything else when you have to make sure you don’t fall!
I add it to so many obstacle courses!
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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

I get asked this questions by teachers and parents

I get asked this questions by teachers and parents a lot. Yes they are different and yes they require different responses however 2 things to keep in mind.
1- many times things begin from a behavioral breakdown ex: child doesn’t get their way but can quickly turn into a sensory overwhelm where your child is now out of control of their body.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
MORE IMPORTANTLY:
2- Wether sensory or behavioral, THIS is when your child need you to be the most present. Hold their emotions and validate them while teaching them alternate ways of acting through your OWN (re)actions (not words) NOW is when they are watching and learning.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

Grasp patterns have a natural evolution from using

Grasp patterns have a natural evolution from using the whole hand 🤛 to a more sophisticated grasp using the fingers ✍️ To help children with this progression without forcing it in an uncomfortable way, you can use a few positioning tricks to help accomplish that before running to get OT! ;)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

Parenting a child with Autism can be challenging.

Parenting a child with Autism can be challenging. Remember that your child is a child FIRST. There is no guilt for redirecting behaviors that you would for ANY child. Don’t make excuses for negative behaviors because he/she is Autistic. We all need to learn how to live amongst each other. You serve your child’s greater good by helping them navigate through their behaviors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #momsofinstagram #miamimom #montessoriathome #letthembekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #asd #autism #parentingautism #autismparent #autismmom #autismdad #weareone

Don’t forget that prepping a game and putting aw

Don’t forget that prepping a game and putting away a game have great value in teaching fine motor skills, organization, problem solving, social skills etc...!!!

Some ways to incorporate that in play:
1- break apart legos before putting away
2- gather a deck of cards
3- place items back in the box so they fit
4- open/close zip bags
5- let them figure out how to get the game out of the box (you’d be surprised how many children have challenges with this!)
6- have children try to figure out the game before you tell them (they can look at pics on the box or can read instructions)
7- have children be the ones who set up the game for everyone
8- ask them to explain instructions to new players
9- let kids figure out together who goes first (don’t get involved. Just say compromise together)
10- teach importance of cleaning up a game before moving on to a new one (so we don’t lose pieces, no fun)

#sahm #montessori #motherhood #playmatters #sensoryplay #kidsactivities #prek #kindergarten #momlife #earlylearning #teachermom #learningthroughplay #invitationtoplay #preschool #homeschool #montessoriathome #letthekids #letthembelittle #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged #kidsplay #playbasedlearning #creativelearning #creativekids #playathome #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram

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