January 16, 2020 / by Shelah Moss / Homeschooling, Autism, Special Needs, Educational, Parenting / 0 comments
The idea behind scaffolding is that with appropriate adult help, children can often perform tasks that they are incapable of completing on their own. With this in mind, scaffolding–where the adult continually adjusts the level of his or her help in response to the child’s level of performance–is an effective form of teaching.
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Sideways Stories from Wayside School Literature Unit
September 21, 2018 / by admin /
The Wayside School series offer a gateway to enjoying books. It’s a great book series for reluctant readers.
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What is Visual Processing and Why Do We Care?
September 21, 2018 / by admin /
An explanation of the different areas relating to visual processing with advice and information on how to maximize a child’s visual abilities.
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Find the Mouse Vision Game
September 20, 2018 / by admin /
Use storytelling to add to the magic of this visual scanning for young children hide and seek game.
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Florida’s Friendly Friendship Advice
September 12, 2018 / by admin /
Read these precious letters from one friend to another! One girl with A.S.D. gives advice to another and the letters are hilarious!
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About Us
September 10, 2018 / by admin /
Mosswood Connections is the creation of a couple of play therapists who…
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Resources
September 10, 2018 / by admin /
Here is our resource page for information and services for all children;…
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Dysgraphia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Accommodations
March 23, 2021 / by Shelah Moss / Special Needs, Educational, Parenting / 5 comments
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects fine motor and handwriting skills. Dysgraphia activities, accomodations, and strategies that help.
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7 Key Lessons Young Kids Should Learn About Being Healthy
January 14, 2021 / by Shelah Moss / Parenting / 0 comments
All good parents are concerned about raising healthy kids. Even though it…
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Is Your Eight-Year-old Full of Angst?
September 24, 2020 / by admin /
Your easy going child may begin to be stubborn. Your fearless child may all of a sudden be full of fears.
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How Scaffolding Learning Strategies Helps Your Child
January 16, 2020 / by Shelah Moss / Homeschooling, Autism, Special Needs, Educational, Parenting / 0 comments
The idea behind scaffolding is that with appropriate adult help, children can often perform tasks that they are incapable of completing on their own. With this in mind, scaffolding–where the adult continually adjusts the level of his or her help in response to the child’s level of performance–is an effective form of teaching.
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