Mar. 4, 2008 - s...Cool supplies
We found a wonderful resource. We have a local resource library for special needs that isn't too very far. They offer many resources like Cuisenaire Science. The one we're borrowing is the yellow one below for Physical Science. If I had to buy this item it would be very expensive! It's only Grade 1 but still very useful to our two second graders. So far they've using the scale, done experiments with light they punch holes through three index cards, lining them up and holding up a flash light and talk about how light travels in a straight line, and such. Their dad is doing many of these projects with them, it's right up his alley. It's also got quite a bit of a Charolette Mason approach as the kit is intended on encouraging the child to explore for themselves without help. But since it's not ours I'm less likely to open up our "science fair" to them unsupervised. 
Also, we've been having some problems with our AD/HD child remembering some vowel sounds no matter what I've tried. I found this there too that I was hoping would give more of an awareness to the sounds as some children seem to need many different sensory approaches. It's a fun interactive game for Phonemic awareness. My kids love this. The pen makes noises-give praises or gives a buzzer sound if you get it wrong. Great concept! It is also very expensive so I'm glad to have this as a free resource! I would like to see if they have this in a more advanced level next time we go.
