Gail Kulp accepts painting from talented
artist, Kari Wagner.
 

Kari's "Birds of the air" painting
 

Print by Kari Wagner was won by a lucky parent
 

Sensory Boxes displayed by
Girl Scout Troop #546

Please write the members of Troop #546 with your
feedback on this project at:  rbfried@gctel.net

What is a Sensory Box? 

 A sensory box has items that stimulate the sense of smell, touch, sight and hearing.  They may contain books and other items that can even stimulate the imagination.  A sensory box encourages inclusion and can reduce the need to pull students out of classrooms in school settings.  Entire classrooms can use them.

 Sensory boxes can help people with disabilities to have the courage to come out of their shell and join in with the rest of the group.  We know that such people can be singled out because of their disability.  People with disabilities can be sensitive to being pulled out of class.  They may be embarrassed by the fact that they have a disability.  It may make them feel like they don’t belong. 

 Sensory boxes can help people with disabilities feel like they really do have a place in their community and they are respected for who they are. . . . The whole class will be interacting with them.