Paint with Straws (sensory learning)

Objective: Multi-Sensory tasks that allows for a creative outlet and holds the attention of children.   Art by The Artful Parent via Pinterest Materials:   Printer Paper  Cups  Food Coloring  Straw  Step 1: Set a piece of white printer paper on to the table or any other flat surface  Step 2: Fill 4-5 …

Spring 2021 Newsletter

Happy Spring! Celebrate spring with ASI by exploring nature and learning about the environment.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfL32KEke3g&t=206s Thank You, Fall/Winter Co-Ops As the seasons change, we are ushering in new Co-op volunteers, and we’d like to take time to thank our previous coops who have worked so hard on ASI’s projects. Volunteers have …

Sensory Boxes (Autism Friendly)

Sensory boxes   Objective: Increase the development of fine motor skills    Materials:  Empty shoe box  Sand/Rice/Beans/Pasta  Small toys  Image, by Alex Kovalchuk, via Pexels Sensory boxes   Objective: Increase the development of fine motor skills    Materials:  Empty shoe box  Sand/Rice/Beans/Pasta  Small toys  Step 1: Find an empty box  Step 2: Fill the box with …