Play Is Work

03/12/2019

This is going to be fantastic! Join us!

The TEC Center is excited to invite you to Erikson Institute’s Polk Bros. Lecture Hall (Room 201/202) for a special event with featured speaker, Jen Rodriguez, PBS KIDS Director of Digital Learning on Thursday, March 14th from 8:30 am-10:30 am. This is a great opportunity to get to know one of Eri...

02/05/2014

Do you play with your children? This mom and social worker talks openly about learning to play with her own kids! Check out this month's series of blog posts! http://www.youplustwoparenting.com/28-days-of-play/

A few months ago, You Plus 2 Parenting reached out to notable bloggers, published writers, moms & dads, thinkers and seekers and asked an important question: "Do you play with your children?"...

01/15/2014

Need a FREE app to help your child or student make a great multimedia presentation for science fair or a book report that is meaningful? Check out my review and ideas for using ThingLink with students with special needs here! http://www.smartappsforspecialneeds.com/2014/01/featured-app-thinglink-free-app-for.html

01/09/2014

I have 3 workshops this spring at Erikson Institute on early childhood, special needs and tech! March 14th Empathy and Digital Citizenship in the Early Childhood Classroom; March 22nd Inclusive Classrooms in the Digital Age: iPads in Circle Time?; May 9th Beyond the Screen: Using the iPad to Engage Communication and Relationships in Children 24-36 Months. Links to register and learn more will be in the comments!

12/17/2013

Baby it's cold outside! Maybe your kiddo needs a playgroup, makers group or lunch bunch this winter? New offerings for preschoolers and elementary school kids on Saturdays in Evanston and Skokie! http://www.chicagoplaypro.com/social-groups-playdates-arts-programs-for-autism/

Social groups for children with Autism (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and Developmental Delays (PDD-NOS) in Chicago and Evanston

11/12/2013

Yes, I am asking you to bring a screen to the dinner table and I think you will have the best family dinner conversation you have ever had! Let me know how it goes! http://www.chicagoplaypro.com/bring-ipad-dinner-table-aka-byod-family-dinner/

Bring technology to the dinner table for young children. Children with autism dinner conversation ideas using assistive technology.

11/07/2013

http://www.chicagoplaypro.com/handwriting-apps/

Handwriting apps for the iPad for children with autism, sensory processing disorder and PDD-NOS

12/20/2012

Has started the winter holiday break! Hope everyone has fun playing during their vacation! See you in the new year!

12/13/2012

Just ordered a new stylus I can't wait try with kids in the new year! I hear awesome things about the Chubby Stylus from LunaTik! More iPad fun coming in the new year!
https://www.lunatik.com/products/chubby-stylus

LUNATIK emerged from disruption. It was founded on taking risks, making the improbable possible and listening to the crowd. LUNATIK is designed for the mobile, connected and technology savvy user.

12/06/2012

Today Only! 40% off my spring iPad workshops with Jordan Sadler Slp at Erikson Institute and TEC Center! You can pick between a 1 day focused on 24-36 mos or 3yrs.-8yrs.! You keep asking for more time with us so here it is!

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=26e063ef9667f3504c1066383&id=419daf8ac9&e=db77fa6dc0

11/19/2012

Need a Thanksgiving social story? You can open this one and print it with a laptop, iPad, or Kindle Fire. Remember all the holiday hoopla and family together time can be tough for some kids!http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Thanksgiving_SocialSkillStory.pdf

11/16/2012

Jordan Sadler Slp and I are looking forward to giving a short 1.5hr "I have an iPad...now what?" presentation Chicago Metro AEYCs Opening Minds Conference on Friday, January 25th at 9am! Our friends, Amanda Armstrong and Chip Donohue of Erikson's TEC Center will be presenting during the conference too!
http://chicagometroaeycopeningmind2013.sched.org/event/66e29fa23a339072ac3eb99d667ab009 #.UKWVYeOe-9c

Check out the schedule for Chicago Metro AEYC Opening Minds

11/08/2012

Thanks to all of the wonderful parents who came to hear my presentation, "Why Can't My Kid Sit Still?" at Bellybum Boutique's Sensory Kids Store last night! I had a lot of fun meeting you and answering your questions!

11/06/2012

I'm not going to tell you who to vote for tomorrow, but I do want to encourage parents to take their kids to vote with them! Teaching children that you have a voice and to use it in your community and country is one of the most important lessons you can provide! I bring you a fun Schoolhouse Rock Video to show them about important laws get passed!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyeJ55o3El0&feature=related

I used to love these... :) Enjoy. I'm just a bill... hahaha

11/05/2012

Exciting news! I'm moving! I'll now be in Lincoln Park sharing space with Angie Evola Esher, OT of Evola Pediatric Therapy Inc. and in Evanston with Chave Alpert, LCSW of Social Endeavors (next to Warren W Cherry Preschool!) Sign up for social groups, 1:1 PLAY Therapy and more!

http://e2.ma/message/ama3e/utt66

11/02/2012

I had a great morning with Larson Learning and Play leading the teachers at Warren W Cherry Preschool in a thoughtful discussion about Handling Challenging Behaviors In The Classroom!

10/22/2012

It is not too late to register for my iPad workshop on Saturday, Nov. 3rd at Erikson Institute! CEU's are available!

http://www.erikson.edu/default/profdev/pdcourses/professional_development/w701_i_have_an_ipad_now_what.aspx

10/22/2012

Toca Boca apps are all $0.99 through Oct. 25th! Toca Band and Toca Tea Party are some of my favorites to work on imaginative play and fine motor skills!

http://tocaboca.com/

A new way to play