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Parents of children with special needs discuss challenges of virtual learning during the pandemic and the need for in-person services. Rockland/Westchester Journal News THORNWOOD, N.Y. – When Diane Segel started a petition urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow in-person extended summer school, she was at her wits' end. Since mid-March, after schools shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, Segel struggled to function as a teacher, speech therapist, occupational therapist and physical therapist for her 3½-year-old son William, who has developmental delays. While most children across the country transitioned into the routine of virtual learning, for those with special needs – who get a variety of in-person services – online learning has not been an effective option. Diane Segel and her 3-year-old son William with special needs play with the sandbox toys as her 1-year-old son Charlie and husband Will Segel look on at home in Thornwood, N.Y. She started a petitio...

In the world of COVID-19, Help Me Grow Brevard can't host young families at "Books, Balls & Blocks," where babies grasp plush fruits and geometric shapes, toddlers match colors and numbers in plastic eggs and preschoolers race through collapsible tunnels. Bummer, but wait… We CAN continue to offer free child development screenings and, for the month of June, free educational toys for families who participate and confer with the Help Me Grow care coordinator about results and recommendations. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The link to the screening is www.bit.ly/211Brevard. "I talk to parents about areas where their children may be ahead or behind or maybe right on track," said Kara Bradley, care coordinator. "If there are concerns, I work with them to find resources that meet their needs, income and insurance. "If a child is just a litt...

Big W's annual Toy Mania is kicking off today, offering deals on over 700 toys from Barbie, Nerf, Hot Wheels, LEGO, Fisher Price, and more. With some COVID-19 restrictions still in place, toy sales are expected to surge this year. According to Big W's Toy Mania Report, 55% of Australian parents have been spending more time playing with their children since COVID-19 lockdowns commenced. In particular, educational toys are tipped to be more popular this year. As much as 83% of parents said they were using toys for learning and development purposes during the increased time spent at home together. These toys may include smart learning watches, Wi-Fi tablets designed for kids. Since COVID-19 lockdowns Big W has witnessed a 225% increase in kids' jigsaw puzzle sales. In addition, LEGO has topped the best-sellers list in every state for the past 12 months. Also in light of COVID-19, Big W is forecasting a 30% increase in online purchases compared to last year's Toy Ma...

Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. Adults aren't the only group of people impacted by social distancing rules — kids are also trying to get used to the new norm. Parks, pools and camps are slowly opening back up, but finding ways to safely integrate typical summer activities into your schedule might be more difficult this season. Luckily, it's super simple to head to the backyard to soak up some sun and fresh air with the kids. We found some great outdoor toys that will keep them preoccupied for hours on end — whether they prefer an active game or sitting in an inflatable kiddie pool. Read on to see 37 fun water games, sand toys, fun pool accessories and more that will help playtime seem a little more normal this summer. 1. HABA Tractor S...

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Read ThisWednesday, 10th June 2020, 1:47 pmUpdated Wednesday, 10th June 2020, 2:09 pmThe government has announced not all children will be back at primary school until September and there may be further disruption to their education even then. So there's no end to home learning in sight.Surely plonking your child in front of a TV screen to watch one of their favourite films is not educational? But, screen time is not always the enemy!Education expert and former primary school teacher Becky Cranham, of PlanBee, explains how to incorporate learning activities your youngsters can do while they view.Recommended viewingSign up to our daily newsletterThe i newsletter cut through the noise The Lion King: exploring the natural worldAsk children to keep a tally of the different animals. How many can they record? Now challenge them to classify the animals into groups. How many different ways can you group them together? What criteria will they use? Older children could convert their tally ch...

Beyond face masks and physical distancing, a new detailed guide to safely reopen California schools suggests a radical overhaul of classroom instruction to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The new guidelines in a 55-page how-to manual released Monday by California's Department of Education make clear that everything about school will be different, from start to finish, when the fall term starts. California's 6.2 million students can expect temperature checks upon entering schools and buses, extensive hand washing throughout the day, physical distancing requirements — in classes, in hallways, at recess, on school buses — and face coverings for students and staff at all times except when eating and drinking. "The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on everything we know about providing education," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. "It forc...