Want a cute idea to do with your children?  Have them make a hot chocolate mug.  First, color the mug, then glue on cotton balls for the marshmallows, then sprinkle hot chocolate mix onto glue on the mug.  We used a Q-tip to spread the glue.  Be sure to have them use a pincer to pick up the hot chocolate!

IEP revisions

So it's midway through the school year and your middle schooler's homework nights are getting longer and more of a struggle? Time to revisit that IEP! Although IEPs are an annual document, they are free flowing, ideally team driven plans of action. Suggest a quick conference with the special ed coordinator or guidance counselor to recommend assignments being a day or two late with no penalty, or extra time in a secluded location to take tests. You needn't feel you have to wait until the date of the IEP to make a positive change in your child's school career!

Break apart crayons

So, these are pretty cool.  It is a crayon that breaks down into smaller segments.  All the sections come apart so that you can use them as small pieces to facilitate a mature grasp.  The best part- they are from the Dollar Tree.  Give them a try.