Articles by Sensory Edge

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At SensoryEdge our focus is to educate, inform, and inspire each person caring for children to be and do their very best. It is not always easy and sometimes we don't take action (or we take the wrong action) because of a lack of understanding the real issues. We hope that the conversations that occur here will help in some small way better the lives of children, their families, and the professionals who work with them. We are always looking for valuable contributions to our site so if you are interested in becoming a contributor contact us.
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General

Kids and Tech: Using Technology as a Teaching Tool

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The definition of the word “learning” has changed over the past year and we all know the reason. Earlier, when one sought to learn something he/she learned to share a room with people who already know about the thing but looking forward to how drastically the circumstances have changed recently, learning isn’t the same anymore. Nowadays, one can learn about anything from the comfort of his/her house.

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Activities for Kids

How To Make Science Easy For Kids: Steps To Follow

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Kids of 8 years and above can think abstractly, their creativity is starting to show, and they are more curious about the world around them than ever before. The phase when they were only thinking concretely and literally about almost every topic is now behind them.

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Activities for Kids

How Threading Beads Benefits Both Children and Seniors

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Threading beads is a popular activity for people of all ages. From children and teenagers to adults and seniors, beading is a fun way to be creative and pass the time. Starting beading is easy. All you need are some thread and beads, such as semi-precious gemstone beads, and you will soon be on your way to creating some beautiful jewelry or other artistic pieces.

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Teacher's Corner

The Libraries Transform Campaign

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The Libraries Transform Campaign, an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA), is designed to increase public awareness of the value, impact and services provided by libraries and library professionals. The campaign will ensure there […]
Sensory Strategies

Eight Crafts to Fine Tune Motor Skills

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Developing motor skills is essential for all age groups. This includes both gross motor skills that involve using larger muscle groups for balance and movement, and fine motor skills that use smaller muscles for more […]
Activities for Kids

12 Fun Sensory Activities for Autistic Children

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Children on the autism spectrum often have issues coping with everyday sensory stimuli that can make dealing with the world they live in difficult. Stimulating their senses through sensory play can help not only in this area, but to support development on social, cognitive, and numerous other levels.

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