Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Review+Giveaway: Social Thinking Conference: Cutting Edge Treatment for Kids with Social Smarts Deficits




"...Speech Pathologists, you should never write a goal: 'Will answer Wh-Questions'..." Watch this video to listen to her brilliant explanation for this advice.


WHAT: Social Thinking Conference Hastings-on-Hudson, NY OCT 2013
INVENTOR: Michelle Garcia Winner founded Social Thinking
DOES: completely changes the way I view teaching social skills and working on behavior
INVEST: Free Materials Online; Books for Sale, Conference Fees have Multiple Options
AGES:
professionals and parents; some materials for children are also available
TOOLS: Think Like A Scientist/Engineer, Express Yourself, Fertilize Responsibility and Courtesy Flexibility is My Superpower, Foment the Love of Language




My OOPS- Forgot the Giveaway for Social Thinking Conference Review

I am so sorry about that.  The giveaway that accompanies the coverage of the Social Thinking Conference is now up!

The winner will get to choose between these three books.



I love how they make this a "detective" thing.  So positive.  So proactive!

Please go to the review and put your thoughts down.  I really really really really really want to know what you think about this one. Even if you don't care for the giveaway, I would still love to hear your opinion.  It's the best way I know that I am reviewing the areas that are important to you! 


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Review: Great LEGO Storage Ideas Inspire Creativity

THE PROBLEM
THE SOLUTION: PHASE 1
THE SOLUTION: PHASE 2 Part 1
THE SOLUTION: PHASE 2 Part 2  
Could this be the final phase?


WHAT: IRIS 6-Case Craft Storage System and The LEGO Build-It Book Vol. 1 (actually many of the No Starch Press LEGO books are awesome for kids)
INVENTOR: LEGO Build-It Book: Nathanaƫl Kuipers and Mattia Zamboni
DOES: peace and quiet; more building and better building
INVEST:  $14 - 61 (Book is 19.95 with free e-book if purchased at No-Starch Press)
AGES:
  3+ but material and needs are more geared for 6+, I would say
TOOLS: Express Yourself, Think Like a Scientist/Engineer, Family Fix-It, I Can Take Care of Myself