Fred Rogers, notable from his long-running television show "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," devoted the entirety of his life to helping children learn, grow, and be happy with themselves. Near the end of his life, he wisely observed, "play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." We learn best when we are engaged and involved, and for young students, the best way to engage them is through serious fun. The goal of this project is to get young students out of their seats and off of worksheets to a more stimulating learning environment.
These materials will be used as resources in play therapy sessions to encourage students to learn speech sounds and elements of language in a fun, naturalistic setting rather than sitting at a table. A young learner might, for example, address their language goal of pairing a noun and verb together by racing the therapist with monster trucks and saying "Car GO!" based on the therapist's model.
Through these play therapy sessions, students will learn a variety of skills: speech sounds, elements of language, and social skills to make progress towards their individual IEP goals. Attaining these goals will help them not only academically in the school setting, but also to develop as happier, more connected individuals.
Grant funds will be used to purchase toys, games, stuffed animals, and manipulatives for play-based therapy sessions. The total after tax is $359.31.
359.31
Celestial Buddies Little Earth Buddy
25.99
Bluey Extra Large 18-Inch Plush Toy
19.99
Large Wood Building Blocks
59.96
Best Chefs Kids Kitchen Playset
99.99
Classifying Photo Fish- Transportation, Clothing, Animals, Food, and Around the Home Vocabulary Magnetic Game
