Ms. Maureen works with students of all abilities to ensure they meet age appropriate milestones in cognitive, gross and fine motor, language, social/emotional and sensory integration. Here are some of the ways we help students meet age appropriate milestones.
Cognitive
- learning colors
- understanding number concepts
- one-to-one correspondence
- puzzles for special awareness
Gross Motor
- climbing steps on playground
- ball pit
- swings
Fine Motor
- use scissors independently
- stringing beads
- lacing
- Handwriting without Tears strengthens hand muscles
Language
- communicate with peers by tapping on shoulder
- using first names to communicate
- make statements and requests
- children will learn to answer what, when, where and how questions
Social/Emotional
- learn how to transition from parallel play to interactive play
- respect another person’s space and belongings
- sharing toys
- regulating emotions
Sensory Integration
- sensory room for play and activity
- glue and glitter
- playing with fun-foam
- rolling and squeezing play-doh
- finger and hand painting
- playing in water, dirt, rice, beans, etc.
- mixing
