Tuesday, November 22, 2011

My_Hands
        My Hands ~ Sandbox Learning Website


During the holidays there are many opportunities for practicing skills that are important for independence. Used together or separately, the following Sandbox Learning stories are an engaging way to learn important skills.
Creating art projects, throwing a ball, and dressing are a few examples of good things to do with your hands. My Hands discusses the many positive things hands can do as well as inappropriate hand usage such as hitting, pinching, and throwing things. A page for child-specific hand behaviors and appropriate strategies is included.     

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