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Proprioceptive Activities

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Proprioception is the sense of the body's position and movement in space. It is important for balance, coordination, and many other aspects of physical and cognitive development. Children with special needs may have difficulty with proprioception, which can lead to challenges in these areas. There are a number of activities and interventions that can help children with special needs improve their proprioception. Some examples include: Heavy work activities:  These activities involve providing deep pressure to the body, which can help to calm and organize the nervous system. Examples include jumping on a trampoline, squeezing a ball, or wearing a weighted vest. Trunk rotation activities:  These activities help to improve the child's ability to rotate their trunk, which is important for balance and coordination. Examples include rolling, swinging, or doing cartwheels. Cross-body movements:  These activities involve moving the arms and legs in opposite directions, which hel...

Phonics: IGH Sound

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The igh phonic sound is a long i sound. It is made by combining the letters i, g, and h. The igh phonic sound can be found in the middle of words, most commonly followed by the letter t. Here are some examples of words that use the igh phonic sound: light night right fight bright To help your child learn the igh phonic sound, you can do the following: Point out words that use the igh phonic sound in books, magazines, and on signs. Play games that involve identifying words with the igh phonic sound. Sing songs that use the igh phonic sound. Create flashcards with pictures of words that use the igh phonic sound. One-on-one lesson: OrbRom Center  With a little practice, your child will be able to read and spell words with the igh phonic sound in no time! Here are some additional tips for teaching your child the igh phonic sound: Start by teaching your child the basic long i sound. This sound can be made by saying the letter "i" and holding it for a long tim...