Barbara Sher

Masses of Bubbles 0

Masses of Bubbles

It’s the holidays and the kids are milling around looking for something to do. You got the solution and it’s everyone’s favorite—bubbles. Except, instead of one small bottle and a...

Play I Notice Newness 0

Play I Notice Newness

Newness Game Let’s say you are on a path or a street that you have walked on many times before; a path to school, for example. Your child, however, is...

THE UPSIDES OF AUTISM 2

The Upsides of Autism

I have been working almost exclusively with children on the spectrum for the last 14 years of my 40-year career as an occupational therapist. Part of my job is to...

Don't Throw That Styrofoam Away! 0

Don’t Throw That Styrofoam Away!

The next time you get some equipment packed in Styrofoam blocks, grab it! It’s the basis of a perfect toy. Next, you’ll need to get golf teas. You can get...

Can You Do the CAN CAN? 0

Can You Do the CAN CAN?

CAN CAN Song After a holiday party, there might be an excess of empty aluminum cans. It’s just the right material for a fun game. So, before you bundle the...

Having a Party? GET A BOX! 0

Having a Party? GET A BOX!

If you want your party to be a big hit with kids, get a box. Get a big box…the kind appliances come in. Just the box alone will be a...

Easter Hunt Over? Now! Try Peanut Hunt! 0

Easter Hunt Over? Now! Try Peanut Hunt!

Peanut Hunt You know how much fun last Easter’s egg hunt was? There is something about finding hidden treasures that appeals to everyone from toddlers to Indiana Jones. But, why...

Infant Games Grows Brains 0

Infant Games Grows Brains

Infant Games One of the fascinating facts about brain development is that as far as the brain is concerned, we are all born premature. Even though we are born with...