Structured play

Understanding structured play vs unstructured play helps parents to provide the learning environments their children need through play.

Teaching our students to play independently is such an important functional skill! First, if a student can play independently at school, then it can give teachers/staff the time to prep materials for the next activity, to pull small groups or to do 1:1 instruction. At home, independent play is just as important! If a child is able to play independently, then a parent can cook a meal or shower without being interrupted! I know a lot of teachers don't take the time to teach independent play…

If a student is unable to play with toys during structured leisure time independently, play supports are a great strategy.

Are you looking for some creative ways to practice play based learning with your elementary special education students? Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite play based activities for elementary special ed students. In my elementary special ed classroom, when they are playing outside you can focus on developmental skills too. Visual crafts for kids are a fantastic way to incorporate play. Students enjoy the variety of sensory play activities that are available to them.

Building Functional Pretend Play Centers in an Pre-K Classroom

Ideas for a farm thematic unit with literacy, math, and science centers and activities for kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Learning through play.

Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism

play skills

Here are some great ideas about things to teach your 2 year old. Most skills can be achieved through these learning activities for two year olds

Structured play time is important for your child’s growth and development. Learn about importance and benefits of structured play.