Baby Games & Books: Peek a boo

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We’re starting a new feature of School with Squeaker- designed for babies and toddlers called: Baby Games and Books Each part of the series will focus on a game to play with babies, variations of that game (if possible), related books, and YouTube videos (if possible) that are related to the theme. Interacting with your baby or toddler by playing games is a great way to work on communication skills, social skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills… there are really a lot of areas that you can incorporate! Our first game in the series is one of Squeaker’s favorites: Peek-a-boo * Please be advised that this post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy for more information. Games like peek-a-boo usually won’t make…

Create with Blu Track

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Though I don’t talk about them too much, Kyle’s two boys are here with us on the weekends. Though we’re far past the feeling out stage, sometimes I feel it’s difficult for me to engage with them. Not for lack of trying, but it’s just the truth. It’s been easier in the past year and I know it will only get better. That being said, when I started looking for more kids stuff for the Gift Guide, I had them in mind as well. I know they have a general affection for Hot Wheels, so I looked for something similar and came across Blu Track. I thought that the concept looked pretty neat and after reaching out, I had secured a set to review. [Tweet…

Using a Weighted Sash

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We’re going to be starting afterschooling with Sweet B in November. I realize that it’s already two full months into the school year, but I needed to have all of the components ready or at least close to ready. Sometimes we’ll use printable packs (both from fabulous bloggers and made by myself specifically for our focus lesson), sometimes we’ll use board games, sometimes we’ll use crafts, and sometimes we’ll use our All About Reading. I want to mix it up for her, so that it’s not the same thing every day. Right now, I  wanted to talk about one of the necessary components for afterschooling or at least for Sweet B. [Tweet “We love our weighted sash from @FunandFunction! “] Since she was little, she’s…

Fun and Friendly Halloween Books

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I don’t think I’ll have enough positive things to say about BabyLit Books. What originally started as just a query for the Gift Guide, has turned into one of the best experiences I’ve had as a blogger. In case you missed it, we’ve already talked about the Frankenstein Build and Play App. I might have mentioned that this was part of their Halloween Package that we got.   How cute is all of that? We got a Dracula tote, Dracula themed buttons, and two BabyLit books that are perfect for a fun and friendly Halloween! * Just Another Mom did receive product, but was not required to write a review. This review was written on my free time without further compensation. This post may contain…

3 Easy Sensory Friendly Pumpkin Play for Babies

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Sweet B is on a field trip to a pumpkin patch and while I would have loved to have joined her- outdoor places like farms and pumpkin patches and I, just don’t get along. Even with my allergy meds, sometimes I just can’t win. So, instead of joining her, Squeaker and I are partaking in some at-home pumpkin play. Here are just two of the activities that we’re doing for our pumpkin play for babies ideas. These are both sensory experiences as I want Squeaker to get a lot of hands-on play with different textures, smells, and tastes. Sensory Pumpkin Play for Babies: Cloud Dough First, we used a cloud dough recipe found at Lemon Lime Adventures, though our ingredient list is slightly different. As…

Autism and Afterschooling

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Because of her disability, and learning level, Sweet B doesn’t have homework. That’s not to say that she isn’t learning at home, but it wasn’t really structured. That was something I wanted to change, but I was kind of at a loss with where to start. That was until I treated it like an IEP meeting and developed some goals and how those goals would be reached. I understand, also, that I need to be flexible with this- especially in the beginning. It’s a change in routine for her, though once we’ve found something that works, I’m sure Sweet B will flourish. Autism and Afterschooling: The ‘IEP’ First, I had to create a set of goals, similar to what would happen if this were Sweet…