Special needs art

The most important thing to keep in mind when planning to meet the needs of students is that they are all unique individuals with unique needs. The diversity in human beings is beautiful. It is worth celebrating. Unfortunately, I don’t think teachers get enough training in teacher prep programs or

Since I began my teaching career, I have always worked with students of all different learning styles, and learning speeds. I have worked with students who have a wide range of diagnoses, Autism, LD, Emotional Behavioral, Learning Support, and Multiple Disabilities. I must say that working with my special needs students are among the best experiences of my teaching career. Some of my students are very limited in what they can do, yet, in my classroom its as if the possibilities are endless…

Here are fun ideas for summer activities for children with significant multiple disabilities and visual impairment, including sensory trays, art activities, books, music, and toys. Ideas to Engage Students with […]

Looking for fun and easy art projects to make? Try bubble art! It's makes for really pretty hydrangeas and flowers. So cool! It's easy enough for kids to make but teens and adults would enjoy this simple art project, too. #art #crafts #coolideas #kidskubby

If you're a kid with behavioral, mental, or physical disabilities, sometimes craft time can be a hard time, but we're here to turn that around. This list of 45+ Crafts for Kids with Special Needs is the ideal guide to making craft time fun for kids of all ages and developmental levels. Whether you're two or twenty, a beginner or expert, this collection has the perfect project for you to work on your skills and is aimed at children who may need help in the areas of development and behavior…

Adapting an art lesson and providing a meaningful art experience for an artist with special needs and a short attention span can be a...

A blog about parenting kids with special needs

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If you haven’t started including art therapy in your special education classroom, now’s the time. Art therapy has so many benefits for students with special needs including helping students improve motor skills, strengthen social skills, improve emotional regulation and more. If you are struggling to figure out the best way to include art therapy in your special education classroom, this post is for you. Learn my favorite ways to incorporate art therapy in the classroom here.