June 2015

Welcome Summer 2015!

 These wiggly eyed art projects served as both our trickle in activity and as a gift for Dad for Father's Day. We have some creative Sibshoppers! Just take a look above at this pop-tart looking monster family!

 This Hula Hoop game got the kiddos moving! The goal is to move the hula hoop as quickly around the circle as possible without breaking the "circle." It's tempting to let go of your neighbors hand and just grab the hoop, but way more challenging and FUN to do it without your hands. The kids got pretty quick at moving that hoop around, so we threw a couple extra hoops into the mix. They quickly worked together and figured out how to move that hoop around the circle at a lightning speed pace.

 The game of "Sightless Sculpture" provides an opportunity to feel what it is like to attempt a task without the full use of all your senses.  In this activity, the "Sculptor" does not have use of his sight. Working with his other senses and relying on his sense of touch, he must replicate the "statue" using a peer as his "Piece of Clay." We talked about the challenges of not being able to use all our senses and about the achievements of so many artisans who live with this type of special need and still create beautiful works of art! 

This marshmallow relay with chopsticks proved a little more difficult than anticipated! Since you just have to grab the marshmallow with the stick and not jab or spear it, our Sibshoppers had to use a little more dexterity and fine motor skill than they might normally use! They did get the hang of it after some time and completed the relay in a photo finish.

After lunch, we all enjoyed a game of 'Balloon Foot Volleyball". This Sibshops classic is a favorite among our Sibshoppers.

Dessert was a handful, okay a cupful, of M&Ms!  Before you can dig in, however, you must answer some questions about yourself and your sibling with special needs. It's fun to learn a little more about our Sibshoppers and their families.

"Undercover Leader" tends to give our Sibshoppers the giggles. One person acts as the leader and all other members must imitate their actions. This must happen covertly as the group tries to outsmart an inspector who is trying to locate our undercover leader.

June was a great month to play and learn and share together!