We will either have a play date at the park or a water party at the church, dependent on weather. We will let you know closer to then, what will be planned!
On October 11th we will meet at Brush and Needle Studio where our friend Katya will encourage our little ones in their fine motor skills and tactile play while having fun and getting messy. The cost for this event is $15 per child.
Please dress your child in something you don’t mind getting covered in paint!
Address: 2225 Marietta Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318
We will have a friend from First Baptist Church Chattahoochee, Hayley Robb, join us for some fun! She will lead the kids in some new music and auditory activities.
On October 11th we will meet at Brush and Needle Studio where our friend Katya will encourage our little ones in their fine motor skills and tactile play while having fun and getting messy. The cost for this event is $15 per child.
Please dress your child in something you don’t mind getting covered in paint!
Address: 2225 Marietta Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318
Our proprioceptive system has its foundations in our muscles and joints. It sends information to our brain about how our body is moving and with how much force our muscles are acting. So if your child has a difficult time doing things either too forcefully or without enough pressure, then they aren’t getting adequate information from their proprioceptive system. Proprioception is also universally calming, so no matter what your child’s sensory makeup or preferences, these activities are GREAT for any child for setting them up because of the calming endorphins that are released when doing these activities.
This week is vestibular posture week. Your vestibular system is important for movement, as we talked about last week, but it also is what controls your posture and your balance. This is a big part of our emotional security, as we feel like we can navigate our environment without falling or tripping.
Your vestibular system is in your inner ear…so think it’s the sensory system that tells you when your head is moving. Acting like a gyroscope in a plane to tell it how high off the ground it is, what direction it’s moving, etc. During group this week, we will do activities that put our head into different positions, at different heights. This system is what forms the foundation for our balance as well as the resting state of our muscles (postural control). It also is VERY important for our emotional regulation as it is next door neighbors to our emotional system, our limbic system.
This week is calming week. There are different types of input that are universally calming for all kiddos, and then there are some activities that are calming due to your child’s sensory make-up. We are going to focus this week on universally calming input. Knowing how to set our children up for success can help them remain calm throughout the day!