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Discover fun and creative ideas to encourage play time with toys, light play, music, multi-sensory activities and tactile art. Also find seasonal holiday crafts!
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Autism, Music Play
6 Ways Music Therapy Can Support Children With Autism
By harnessing the power of music, autistic children can develop communication, social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Here’s how!
Play, Special Needs
Inclusive Playgrounds: How To Create Play Spaces for Children of All Abilities
Inclusive playgrounds should involve the community in planning and be designed with accessibility, inclusive social play, and safety in mind.
Braille and Literacy, Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Sight Word Easter Egg Hunt
Make sight word memorization easy and fun with this Easter-themed game. With just a few supplies, you can create this Sight Word Easter Egg Hunt.
Play, Special Needs
5 Unique Play Date Ideas for Toddlers
Playdate coming up? We’ve got some simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-set-up ideas for your toddler and their friends next time that play time is at your house.
Sensory Activities
Unicorn Sensory Rice
This unicorn sensory rice is simple to make and full of color. Use it to make your own sensory bin to keep little hands busy for hours.
Sensory Activities
Snowy Animals Sensory Bin
This Snowy Animals Sensory Bin is perfect for exploring animal tracks and learning about how animals survive winter. Your little one will want to play for hours!
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts
Tactile Valentine’s Day Q-tip Painting Activity
This adorable Valentine’s Day Q-tip Painting Activity is perfect for little hands. Conversations hearts and Q-tip flowers make this tree extra special!
Play, Special Needs
9 Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Birthday Party
Sensory-friendly birthday parties can be inclusive and fun without being overstimulating. Check out our guide to start planning your child’s next party.
Play, Special Needs
18 Engaging Indoor Activities for Kids with Physical Disabilities
There are many fun indoor activities for kids with disabilities, from interactive storytelling to adaptive yoga routines, disability-friendly board games, and virtual escape rooms.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs
10 Inclusive Strategies for Managing Holiday Crowds with Autistic Children
Learn how to make holiday outings more comfortable and enjoyable for children with autism.
Braille and Literacy, Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Valentine’s Sight Word Game
Turn sight word practice into a game with this Valentine’s Sight Word Game. This Valentine’s Day activity is both inexpensive and easy to create!
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts
Tactile Valentine’s Gingerbread House Craft
Gingerbread houses aren’t just for Christmas! This adorable Valentine’s Gingerbread House craft is the perfect activity for a wintery day!
Sensory Activities, Special Needs
Springtime Sensory Play: Outdoor Activities for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
The natural world is the perfect setting for sensory exploration. Children with sensory processing disorders can engage with nature during outdoor sensory play.
Sensory Activities
Winter-Themed I Spy Sensory Bottle
This Winter-Themed I Spy Sensory Bottle is a great way to keep little ones busy on a cold day. With just a few supplies, you can create this unique activity!
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs
Accessible Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids Who are Blind
If you’re celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day as a family, you’ll love these accessible Saint Patrick's Day crafts to try with your visually impaired child.