This time of year is stuffed full of arts and crafts projects from ornament making to baking, to cutting out snowmen and drawing winter wonderlands. A busy happy time for most, but for our kiddos with special needs these fine motor tasks can be especially challenging. Here are a few ideas to help with inclusion, not seclusion during holiday art activities and are sure to promote continued fun into the New Year!
Elmer’s Squeeze ‘n’ Brush Painters may be a good substitute when a child cannot handle a regular paintbrush or tolerate finger paints. In beautiful colors and there is no messy clean up. Just cap and reuse! Provide templates for simple designs like an ornament or snowman. Use a clipboard to secure paper as needed.Image may be NSFW.
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Scratch Art Glitter Boards: These are great for those with limited cognitive and/or fine motor skills. If the stylus is too thin to hold then slide on a foam Abiligrip.Image may be NSFW.
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Amaco Cloud Clay: Non-toxic and easy to mold clay that stretches without breaking apart. Great for added sensory input and for building hand strength.Image may be NSFW.
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Creativity Street Foam Roller Set: The preset roller patterns make zig zags, waves, dots and stripes. An easy way to reduce cognitive and motor steps in making wrapping paper, art pictures, or homemade placemats.Image may be NSFW.
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Playskool Washable Stamp Marker Set: Fast! Fun and Portable too! Just open the cap and press to stamp out heart, sun, smiley face and more!Image may be NSFW.
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Happy Holidays!
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