Family Night.

Last Thursday, ABC School hosted another fun-filled Family Night.  This is a time when families/caregivers and their students are invited to come for dinner and an interactive time when the teachers and therapists share a few of their helpful tips.

Ms. Sharon talking about OT.

Dripping colored water onto coffee filters for fine motor contol.

Drawing pictures in shaving cream to overcome "slimy"

texture aversion.

It's a student sandwich!

October Pizza Night

Tonight ABC School had another fun Family Night. 

Ms. Linda answered several questions and shared

many helpful suggestions for working with the students at home:

1. Be concise with your language or directives.
2. Non-verbal language is "louder" than verbal language.
3. Using visuals (pictures, gestures, signs) may help the child to better comprehend.
4. Stick to your word; don't give in.
5. Consistency is key - make sure all adults are giving the same messages.
6. Structure and routines are important to follow, as they serve to comfort the child.
7. Be mindful that transitions, changes in routines/schedules, or surprises may upset the child.
8. Know what motivates the child and use it as reinforcement.
9. Be positive.
10. Remember to have fun with them - they are, after all, just children!

Pizza Night: Jump into Learning.

ABC School had it's first Family Night, and it was so much fun! 

Besides munching on tasty pizza, the teachers talked about activities that

parents/caregivers can do with their students at home to enhance what they are learning at school.

Ms. Denise demonstrating an activity. 

The teachers recommend that parents should go over the worksheets

the kids do during the school day to practice the concepts. 

Also, parents can practice reading skills at home or anywhere -

read road signs, box labels at the grocery store, menus, etc.

The students doing a school favorite: the bear crawl.

The teachers talked about OT (occupational therapy) work. 

Parents should encourage their students to move and groove -

 bear crawl to bed or jump to the dinner table.

And as always, families should have FUN with their kids,

because the teachers love having fun with their students!