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“When kids play, they remember. They may not be aware they are learning, but they sure are aware they are having fun. When you have a good belly laugh with your siblings or parents or friends, that stays with you. And the great thing is that is comes so naturally…if we only let it.”
--Rebecca Krook, play facilitator for kids with disabilities
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Social Development
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The range of opportunities for the child with CP when it comes to play and social development with vary considerably depending upon the level of challenges the child faces.
Keeping things simple and structured is a good place to start Games with simple rules like a lotto game or Candyland-type game are examples. Practice with taking turns as in simple card games can also encourage interaction among children.
Activities which encourage cooperation and/or imitation can also be successful when there are sufficient materials for all to participate fully without a dependence of children’s willingness to share.
Roll playing and make-believe like playing house, tea party, store, dress-up and the use of doll sand in play may be very challenging to some. But if the child is given a “script” to play either by another child, sibling, caregiver, or parent, that “script” provides with the opportunity to practice different kinds of interactions in a non-threatening way. As they become comfortable with one “script”, more can be added or the initial one expanded upon to increase their repertoire of interactions, thereby increasing their self-confidence.
The company Learning Resources has fun products for make-believe that have teaching concepts built into the play - cash register, telephone, counting cookies, shape sorting cupcakes, mix and match doughnuts, realistic play food to name a few.
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iplay Card Game - Handy Card Holder
The perfect aid for young card sharks. It's easy to use - simply insert the cards in the holder and fan them out as you please. The cards stay in position and each card is easily removed as the game is played. No more frustration over dropped cards. International Playthings |
My Classic Card Games
Play all the favorite classics with these whimsical characters. Simple fun games that are classics for a reason. Children enjoy these card games! For 2-4 players. Ages 3+.
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Hisss - As each Hisss snake slithers its way across the playing area it introduces color identification and visual logic: Does it make sense to have a snake with two tails and no head? Are those two colors the same or not? Even elementary counting skills come into play during scoring at the end of the game. Reinforces: Counting, Color Identification, Cooperation. By Gamewright |
My Alphabet Card Game
2 sets of colorful upper & lowercase letter cards for alphabet fun. There are 3 sets of complete game rules that can be played with these cards plus suggestions for other activities.For 1-4 Players. Ages 3+.
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4 First Games
This collection of 4 games will provide hours of fun for pre-school children. Four dice games with simple rules, quick to play & with a choice of levels provide variety & fun for the little ones. No reading required. Games all use color die. |
| Teaching Telephone.- With this colorful, programmable telephone children can learn how to call home, 911 Emergency Service, and other important telephone numbers. Program in any number (with or without 1 + area code) and record a message. When children dial the number correctly, they hear YOUR message! Program a new number and record a new message again and again! A great way to teach children telephone skills. Includes note holder (holds standard 2" x 3" notepaper). “AA” batteries included. By Learning Resources. |
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Smart Snacks® Counting Cookies™ - Learning to count and recognize numbers is a sweet treat with these colorful counting cookies. Includes 10 cookies with numbers 1-10 on the bottom and the corresponding number of counting chips on the top. Cookies measure 2", are made of soft plastic and come in their own sturdy plastic cookie jar.Ages 2 to 5. By Learning Resources. |
Pretend & Play® Farmer’s Market SetStock up on fruits, vegetables and produce with this durable set of soft plastic play foods.
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Pretend & Play® Picnic Play Food Basket Set
Sixteen-piece set includes a chocolate ice cream cone, four potato chips, cob of corn, hamburger patty, 2-piece hamburger bun, slice of watermelon, pear, roll, chocolate cake, and chicken leg. Set is packaged in a plastic shopping basket with carrying handles. Also includes red colorful checkered 16" x 16" plastic table cloth. Basket measures 10" L x 8" W x 4" D.By Learning Resources. |
Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register
Winner of 23 awards for excellence, this solar-powered cash register with working calculator is the perfect addition to any pretend store. Includes life-size play bills, plastic coins, pretend Bank One® credit card and booklet of suggested activities. Measures 10.5" w x 9.5" d x 5 .75" h. By Learning Resources.
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