Celebrating Black History Month with Special Needs Kids

What better time to teach special needs kids about diversity, tolerance, and overcoming stereotypes than Black History Month?  Black History Month is a time to honor African American authors, inventors, playwrights,  civil rights activists and all those who sacrificed much for the successes that were eventually achieved and the impact that they have had on the world.  Inspiring?  I think so!!  Read more...

Six Reasons Special Needs Kids Gotta Have Art

A picture is worth a thousand words.  To a non-verbal, special needs child, the benefits of pictures and art go far beyond words:  
Art provides special needs kids the chance to creatively communicate thoughts and feelings when they don't have the words to express them.  For example, Valentine's Day is a great time for special needs children and their families to use art for loving self expression.  Read More...