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    The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor and Sensory Games: Using Every Child's Natural Love of Play to Enhance Key Skills and Promote Inclusion
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    The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor and Sensory Games: Using Every Child's Natural Love of Play to Enhance Key Skills and Promote Inclusion
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    The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor and Sensory Games: Using Every Child's Natural Love of Play to Enhance Key Skills and Promote Inclusion

    By Barbara Sher

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    About this ebook

    Fun easy games for parents and teachers to play with kids of all ages

    Play is increasingly recognized by neuroscientists and educators as a vital component in brain development, academic success and learning social skills. In this inspiring and useful resource, Barbara Sher provides step-by-step directions for how to use children's natural interests at different stages of their development to help them develop a wealth of sensory motor and social skills. All the games have also been designed to provide plenty of joyful opportunities for encouraging inclusion.

    • Offers strategies for helping all kids, but especially those with special needs, to develop social, motor and sensory skills
    • Filled with simple games using common materials that can be used by teachers, parents, and caregivers with both individual kids and groups
    • Provides explanations and examples of how the games can aid in a child's development

    This resource offers parents and teachers a fun and easy way to include all children in activities that will engage all of their senses and promote important skills.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateJul 16, 2013
    ISBN9781118416693
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