My energetic special needs students can become rambunctious when given too much free time. We are working on developing our skills in impulse control, appropriate social interactions, and using our best judgement in SEL classes, however, the students still sometimes get themselves in trouble during unstructured periods like breakfast, lunch, and dismissal.
DIY activities like beading and jewelry making help keep the students occupied and engaged during unstructured periods, provide them with valuable OT skills and pattern repetition skills, and also assist with developing appropriate social interactions by giving them a common topic to discuss and goal to work towards.
The students are able to compliment one another's work, share supplies, and teach each other jewelry making strategies.
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