Every Sunday I go to Target. I grab a coffee and get my shopping for the week done. I start in Bullseye's Playground (aka The Dollar Spot) and make my way past the kid's clothing section before heading to the practical sections that are more adult specific and boring. I love seeing the bright colors and empowering statements that are seen on the clothing options Target offers and I always hope the outfits will make an appearance in my classroom. More than ever, I am so proud of the things that Target is doing. Their brand, Cat and Jack, now offers sensory friendly clothing options.
I am sure that as parents you have experienced the same scenario at home that I have in the classroom: brand new outfit, it is adorable, but your child does not want to wear it. Something doesn't feel right- the seam folds weird, the tag is itchy, the printing is sticky. In the classroom it becomes an issue because the child's sensory needs are not being met- his or her system is overwhelmed- and learning can not occur. Target now offers sensory friendly clothing and adaptive clothing. Sizes range from XS-XL (big kids) and 2T-5T. Read the article here: https://corporate.target.com/article/2017/08/cat-and-jack-sensory-friendly-pieces
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TeacherI am Ashley Allred. This is my second year as an Autism Teacher at McKee Road Elementary and my fifth year teaching in CMS. Archives
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