{"product_id":"the-whole-spectrum-of-social-motor-and-sensory-games-isbn-9781118345719","title":"The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor and Sensory Games","description":"\u003cb\u003eFun easy games for parents and teachers to play with kids of all ages\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlay is increasingly recognized by neuroscientists and educators as a vital component in brain development, academic success and learning social skills. In this inspiring and useful resource, Barbara Sher provides step-by-step directions for how to use children's natural interests at different stages of their development to help them develop a wealth of sensory motor and social skills. All the games have also been designed to provide plenty of joyful opportunities for encouraging inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers strategies for helping all kids, but especially those with special needs, to develop social, motor and sensory skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFilled with simple games using common materials that can be used by teachers, parents, and caregivers with both individual kids and groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides explanations and examples of how the games can aid in a child's development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis resource offers parents and teachers a fun and easy way to include all children in activities that will engage all of their senses and promote important skills.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface xxi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments xxvii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction: The Power of Play and the Synergy of Games 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Spontaneous Games for All Ages 7\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlayful Learning Games That Can Happen Spontaneously and Often Need Nothing More Than a Smile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting Games for Airports, Restaurants, and Doctor’s Offices 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Would Mary Poppins Do? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying Judge 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan You Say What I Say? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Are We Today? 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking Outside Games 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Benefits of Pretend Play 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames Just for Little Ones (Ages Two to Seven) 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCount for Cooperation 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling Games 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Honorable Head Garbage Taker-Outer 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 Games for Babies 47\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Games to Play with Babies to Develop the Brain and Deepen the Adult-Child Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s in Grandma’s Purse? An Inquiring Toddler Wants to Know 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Talking Hand 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThan Feelings 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Faces with Lance 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChalk and the Bubbie 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRings on a Stick (or Something Similar) 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Is Nice Too 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 Progressive Games for Ages Three to Seven 79\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eInclusive Games That Use Only One Material to Enhance Multiple Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Upside of Making Your Own Educational Toys 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “Bring Me” Game 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeanbag Games 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlanket Games 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo-by-Four Games 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHula-Hoop Games 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorizontal 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnusual Gifts That Cost a Little and Please a Lot 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLadder Games 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagazine Tube Games 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside of Us 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlastic Bottle Games 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRope Games 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRocker Board Games 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Rush Arnold 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 Therapy Games for Ages Three to Twelve 157\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Therapy Games That Enhance the Basic Skill Domains\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine Motor Games 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGross Motor Games 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensory Games 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Skills Games 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 Short Group Games for Ages Three to Fifteen 207\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuick Movement Games That Stimulate Thinking, Feeling, and Creativity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChris and the Box 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort Games for Young Children (Ages Three to Ten) 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Say What I Say? 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnticing Nona 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave Names 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNikolai Finds Art 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort Games for Older Kids (Ages Seven to Fifteen) 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Touch and Be Touched 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIgnoring Clarissa 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Home Therapy 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Sher\u003c\/b\u003e, M.A., O.T.R.\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e has over 40 years of experience as a teacher and occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. She conducts workshops for parents, teachers, therapists, and children around the world and is the author of seven books, including \u003ci\u003eEarly Intervention Games: Fun, Joyful Ways to Develop Social and Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Self-esteem Games: 300 Fun Activities That Make Children Feel Good about Themselves.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter decades of research, educators now know that play is how children learn. Science has proven that play is a vital component in brain development and that new neural connections are formed when children are playfully engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring and easy-to-follow resource, Barbara Sher offers techniques for promoting play in the domains of the senses—such as kinesthetic, visual, tactile, and auditory—as well as the emotional and social realms—awareness of others, sharing, turn taking, cooperative play, and reading social cues. Included are\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA plethora of fun and easy games that use commonly found materials, which can be played and enjoyed with an inclusive population so everyone is included in the fun.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulti-sensory games that stimulate brain development and foster the integration of the senses by enhancing motor, social, language, and cognitive skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas for parents, teachers, and counselors on extending play outside the learning environment—including potentially stressful moments, such as waiting or traveling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor, and Sensory Games\u003c\/i\u003e presents a rich variety of play activities that enhance learning and development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor, and Sensory Games\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A treasure trove of fun activities that support development.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e—Lindsey Biel, OTR\/L, coauthor, \u003ci\u003eRaising a Sensory Smart Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Try these sensory games and rejoice in their many virtues! 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