Melissa & Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set

Melissa & Doug is a company that makes toys and other products that offer countless ways to play  They believe the best playthings are “often simple concepts that inspire children to come up with their own twists.”  The husband and wife team has been making toys that spark imagination and curiosity since 1989.  One of […]

An Inside Look at Inclusive Education

Summer is fading, and kids are now hopping on the bus to go back to school. And with every new school year comes a unique and exciting set of challenges. “Every class is different. You never know what to expect,” said Timothy Kershaw, a second-grade teacher at Spring Mill Elementary School in Indianapolis. “It’s always […]

SensaSoft Squeezie Seat

One of my favorite topics to research and write about are products that promote relaxation and focus.  This includes the world of fidgets, different seating options, and more.  SensaSoft Squeezie Seat from Fun and Function is yet another product that calms and promotes concentration. The SensaSoft Squeezie Seat is a comfortable chair that “gently squeezes, applying soothing pressure […]

Super Sorting Set with Activity Cards

Children and teachers alike can’t get enough of the Super Sorting Set with Activity Cards from Learning Resources!  It is a “comprehensive manipulatives set featuring more than 620 color-coordinated sorting items and Super Sorting Activity Cards.” The set teaches countless skills (e.g. math, social, sensory integration, etc.) for individuals ages 3 and up.  Because there […]

Back to School Classroom Setup: Making Technology Accessible

As students and teachers head back to the classroom, teachers are preparing their classroom for students to be interactive within. When setting up your classroom, teachers should first think about the traffic flow of students.  How will students enter and exit the classroom? How will students interact throughout the classroom? How will students have access […]