Barbara Sher: The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor and Sensory Games, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Beschreibung

Fun easy games for parents and teachers to play with kids of all ages
Play is increasingly recognized by neuroscientists and educators as a vital component in brain development, academic success and learning social skills. In this inspiring and useful resource, Barbara Sher provides step-by-step directions for how to use children's natural interests at different stages of their development to help them develop a wealth of sensory motor and social skills. All the games have also been designed to provide plenty of joyful opportunities for encouraging inclusion.
Offers strategies for helping all kids, but especially those with special needs, to develop social, motor and sensory skills
Filled with simple games using common materials that can be used by teachers, parents, and caregivers with both individual kids and groups
Provides explanations and examples of how the games can aid in a child's development
This resource offers parents and teachers a fun and easy way to include all children in activities that will engage all of their senses and promote important skills.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xxi
Acknowledgments xxvii
Introduction: The Power of Play and the Synergy of Games 1
CHAPTER 1 Spontaneous Games for All Ages 7
Playful Learning Games That Can Happen Spontaneously and Often Need Nothing More Than a Smile
Waiting Games for Airports, Restaurants, and Doctor's Offices 8
What Would Mary Poppins Do? 8
Clarifying Judge 17
Can You Say What I Say? 21
Who Are We Today? 22
Walking Outside Games 23
The Benefits of Pretend Play 27
Games Just for Little Ones (Ages Two to Seven) 28
Count for Cooperation 37
Traveling Games 44
The Honorable Head Garbage Taker-Outer 45
CHAPTER 2 Games for Babies 47
Daily Games to Play with Babies to Develop the Brain and Deepen the Adult-Child Connection
What's in Grandma's Purse? An Inquiring Toddler Wants to Know 48
The Talking Hand 54
Than Feelings 57
Making Faces with Lance 60
Chalk and the Bubbie 68
Rings on a Stick (or Something Similar) 72
Small Is Nice Too 77
CHAPTER 3 Progressive Games for Ages Three to Seven 79
Inclusive Games That Use Only One Material to Enhance Multiple Skills
The Upside of Making Your Own Educational Toys 81
The "Bring Me" Game 86
Beanbag Games 87
Blanket Games 94
Two-by-Four Games 100
Hula-Hoop Games 107
Horizontal 111
Unusual Gifts That Cost a Little and Please a Lot 115
Ladder Games 117
Magazine Tube Games 125
Inside of Us 131
Plastic Bottle Games 131
Rope Games 137
Rocker Board Games 147
Don't Rush Arnold 154
CHAPTER 4 Therapy Games for Ages Three to Twelve 157
Home Therapy Games That Enhance the Basic Skill Domains
Fine Motor Games 158
Gross Motor Games 171
Sensory Games 183
Social Skills Games 195
CHAPTER 5 Short Group Games for Ages Three to Fifteen 207
Quick Movement Games That Stimulate Thinking, Feeling, and Creativity
Chris and the Box 208
Short Games for Young Children (Ages Three to Ten) 209
You Say What I Say? 214
Enticing Nona 215
Have Names 223
Nikolai Finds Art 226
Short Games for Older Kids (Ages Seven to Fifteen) 231
To Touch and Be Touched 237
Ignoring Clarissa 251
Appendix: Home Therapy 253
About the Authors 259
Index 261

Klappentext

After decades of research, educators now know that play is how children learn. Science has proven that play is a vital component in brain development and that new neural connections are formed when children are playfully engaged.

In this inspiring and easy-to-follow resource, Barbara Sher offers techniques for promoting play in the domains of the senses?such as kinesthetic, visual, tactile, and auditory?as well as the emotional and social realms?awareness of others, sharing, turn taking, cooperative play, and reading social cues. Included are

• A plethora of fun and easy games that use commonly found materials, which can be played and enjoyed with an inclusive population so everyone is included in the fun.
• Multi-sensory games that stimulate brain development and foster the integration of the senses by enhancing motor, social, language, and cognitive skills.
• Ideas for parents, teachers, and counselors on extending play outside the learning environment?including potentially stressful moments, such as waiting or traveling.

The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor, and Sensory Games presents a rich variety of play activities that enhance learning and development.

Praise for The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor, and Sensory Games

"A treasure trove of fun activities that support development."

?Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, coauthor, Raising a Sensory Smart Child

"Try these sensory games and rejoice in their many virtues! They are fun, easy, natural, adaptable, and oh, so helpful for getting kids 'in sync.'"

?Carol Kranowitz, author, The Out-of-Sync Child and Growing an In-Sync Child

"Everybody loves to play and everybody wants to be included. Those developing differently will be able to join in the game with peers while at the same time practicing key skills."

?Chantai Snellgrove, Founder / Editorial Director, Parenting Special Needs Magazine