A few thoughts on special education and early intervention...
When I "play" with a child and I am watching them I usually am not concerned with WHAT they know, such as letters, numbers and shapes. What I do watch for is HOW they learn... do they have a good foundation for learning, such as...
When I "play" with a child and I am watching them I usually am not concerned with WHAT they know, such as letters, numbers and shapes. What I do watch for is HOW they learn... do they have a good foundation for learning, such as...
- good engagement and eye contact
- do they show emotion and find enjoyment in play
- will they try to initiate engagement with you
- are they just as interested in the play (or activity) as they are the concept
- Even if they have no words do they try engage you and try and talk to you (non verbal communication)
- Even if they have no words do they listen to you and try to understand what you are saying
So even if the activity is a shape sort or a puzzle, I am less concerned at this age with CAN they complete it and more concerned with HOW they complete it!!!
Here is a great activity by Play to Learn OT by Jen.... simple ball play with different ideas and activities for all levels....https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox?projector=1
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