Try This Sensory Play Hack for Picky Eaters & Neurodivergents 🍒✨Happy Thanksgiving from Mama Mimi!

These inclusive sign-language (ASL)–based learning videos are designed to support children with apraxia of speech, dyspraxia, non-verbal autism, and related speech and motor-planning disorders by providing practical, visual, and movement-based communication tools that reduce frustration and build real-world language skills. Today’s Thanksgiving episode with Mama Mimi is all about learning through play, building communication skills, and exploring sensory-friendly fun while we cook together and celebrate gratitude as a family. We’re diving into a hands-on turkey-making adventure, preparing a diabetic-friendly cranberry sauce, and exploring textures, fine motor skills, and sensory experiences that support focus and executive functioning. I’m not an occupational therapist, but I’m sharing activities and approaches I’ve learned from my own therapists that help children stay regulated, engaged, and confident during everyday tasks. As we play with cranberries in water and out of water, squish ingredients with our fingers, and talk about big feelings and big flavors, kids are practicing: • Fine motor skills • Sensory input & regulation • Body awareness • Biofeedback • Executive functioning • Focus & attention • Flexible thinking These hands-on activities support neurodivergent kids, autistic learners, sensory seekers, ADHD brains, and little ones who learn best through movement and touch. Cooking is more than a holiday tradition — it's a learning opportunity packed with colors, textures, smells, and joy. In this episode we: • Prepare a Thanksgiving turkey with herbs and aromatics • Make a diabetic-friendly cranberry sauce • Explore cranberries as a sensory tool (wet & dry!) • Talk about kitchen safety (“Knives are for parents!”) • Discuss why sensory input helps with focus and regulation • Show how simple kitchen tasks build confidence and independence • Celebrate the joy of cooking, connection, and creativity Thanksgiving is a perfect moment to slow down, play, and spark development through everyday tasks. The colors, the textures, the warmth of the kitchen — it’s all sensory gold for kids who benefit from hands-on learning. 🛍️ Mama Mimi Black Friday Sale — Holiday Gifts for Every Family It’s Black Friday at MamaMimi.com, and we’re celebrating with deals on sensory tools, sign-language learning products, FSA/HSA/ESA/GSA-eligible items, educational toys, and must-have gifts for kids of all ages. Whether you're shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, or holiday surprises for neurodivergent learners, sensory seekers, or little ones who need extra support — Mama Mimi has something magical for every family. Support your child’s growth while supporting a small mother-led brand with a mission to empower families. Shop now at MamaMimi.com 💗 #blackfriday, #blackfridaysale, #blackfridaydeals, #blackfriday2024, #blackfridayfinds, #holidaydeals, #holidaygifts, #giftguide2024, #giftideasforkids, #momlife, #autismmom, #neurodivergentkids, #sensoryplayideas, #sensoryactivities, #sensorylearning, #finemotorskills, #otathome, #occupationaltherapyideas, #executivefunctioning, #regulationtools, #sensoryregulation, #learningthroughplay, #kidsactivities, #toddleractivities, #preschoolactivities, #earlychildhoodeducation, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolideas, #montessoriathome, #montessoritoddler, #specialneedsmom, #specialneedsparenting, #asdlearning, #autismsupport, #autismresources, #autismfriendly, #adhdmom, #adhdparenting, #speechdelay, #languagelearning, #asl, #americansignlanguage, #aslforkids, #neurodivergentfamily, #neuroaffirming, #sensorysupport, #holidayforkids, #christmasgiftsforkids, #hanukkahgifts, #autismtoys, #sensorytoys, #kidslearning, #mamamimi, #mamamimibrand, #mamamimimarketplace, #mamamimisale, #shopmamamimi, #mamamimiofficial, #kidslearningfun, #kidscooking, #thanksgivingforkids, #sensorycooking, #sensoryplayforkids, #cranberrysensory, #thanksgivingactivities, #earlylearningathome, #visuallearning, #biofeedbackforchildren, #childdevelopmentideas, #otplay, #specialeducation, #autismeducation, #mindfulparenting, #holidayguide2024, #kidschristmasideas, #kidsgifts2024, #smallbusinesssale, #shopsmall2024, #momownedbusiness, #neurodivergentcreators, #mamamimiyoutube, #learnwithmimi, #autismfamily, #autismacceptance, #lifeskillstraining, #parentingtips2024, #finemotoractivity, #tactilesensoryplay, #handsonlearning, #holidaydiscounts, #christmasshopping2024, #holidayfunforkids, #giftideas2024, #shopnow, #blowoutdeals, #massivesale, #limitedtimeoffer, apraxia of speech, childhood apraxia, dyspraxia, motor planning disorder, nonverbal autism, non verbal autism, autism communication, autism and sign language, asl for autism, sign language for kids, sign language for nonverbal children, speech delay, speech therapy at home, alternative communication, visual learning for autism, special education, inclusive education, neurodivergent kids, autism learning tools, early intervention autism,