Teaching Turn Taking and Imitation for Communication Did you know, children can learn to have conversations even before they talk! One of the key features of communication is taking turns. Just as we hit a ball back and forth when playing tennis, we use the same kinds of ‘turns’ when we communicate. You can work …
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Everyday Items as Awesome Toys: BOTTLES You will find it amusing, that you don’t really need fancy, trendy, or expensive toys to do so. There are also other types of building toys, such as Magnatiles, that offer greater flexibility and different ways to build. In doing so, children can help bring their figurines to life. …
Funtastic Play Ideas: BEAN BAGS In each article of this series, five different ways of playing with a toy will be discussed. Let’s begin to explore the games and enjoy ourselves! This article explores play with: Bean Bags. Bean bags are differently sized and shaped bags or cushions filled with beans. They are easy to …