100 learning games for special needs with music, movement, sounds and... silence

Introduction|Materials Required for activties|Target groups|Part I: Developing listening skills|Part II: Self and environmental awareness|Part III; Sound and tone discrimination|Part IV: Body movement control|Part V: Breathing control|Part VI: Creative thinking|Part VII: Relaxation

"Games and activities are a great way for children with special needs to learn important skills. This book provides inspiration and guidance for special education teachers, teaching assistants, parents and carers on how to use lively and engaging play ideas to foster learning and development.
Targeting key skills including listening, self-awareness, movement, creative thinking and relaxation, each game has been developed with the capabilities of children with special needs in mind. The appropriate age group is clearly identified, and possible variations for different abilities are provided. All of the instructions are easy to follow and there are cheerful illustrations throughout. Using music, dance, art, word games and breathing exercises, this book is packed with creative and enjoyable games that make learning fun." - BOOK JACKET

Johanne’s book is an inspirational guide on how to develop play ideas that will encourage learning and development. All activities are a spring board that can be adapted and developed to suit both the teacher/leader and the needs of the group as a whole.

The instructions are easy to follow and each activity is presented on a separate page, with descriptions of age, consideration on suitability for different disabilities, materials required and the game’s objective. For some games there variations offered and notes about possible results.

There are seven different headings using music, dance, art and word games to help develop a range of skills including creative thinking, relaxation, sound and tone discrimination, listening skills, breathing control and self awareness.

Children will enjoy themselves while learning skills without them realizing it! This book is recommended for use by special education teachers, teaching assistants, parents and carers.