Blue Bird Day

03/10/2026

Our Blue Bird of the Week is Brielle! Brielle loves to be on the move, and she is happiest running around in our gyms, swinging on the swings, and jumping on the trampoline. She is also a bubble enthusiast and gets so excited whenever she sees bubbles in the air! She adds so much joy to our classroom and we are so excited to watch her grow here at Blue Bird!

03/08/2026

On International Women’s Day today, we want to honor women all around the world, including our team of inspiring and driven women in leadership here at Blue Bird Day.

03/07/2026

The theme this week was measurements and experiments! Our Blue Bird scientists dove into colorful, foamy science activities, exploring, mixing, and discovering together! 🧪

03/03/2026

Our Blue Bird of the Week is Walker! He is our resident alphabet and numbers master! He’s always seeking out the next challenge or adventure! He has found a love for being the first to try out a new messy activity, whether its shaving cream or new foods at lunch! On his quest for knowledge, Walker works hard to make sure that every last puzzle is solved. He loves to be in his own little world where he gets to sort colors and letters all day. But when he’s not doing that he loves to run and slide in the gym! Walker has come so far in his time here at Blue Bird and we couldn’t be prouder of him! Go Walker!!

03/03/2026

Sensory Sitters is having a Mix & Move for ages 4-10 at the Chicago Children's Theatre on March 21st at 1:30pm! Learn more and purchase tickets: https://square.link/u/T7LQcfnE

02/28/2026

Happy Saturday! 🐦

02/27/2026

When you first start navigating the world of autism, the terminology can feel overwhelming. IEPs, neurodiversity, sensory processing, dysregulation... it’s a lot to take in all at once. We created "A Parent's Guide to the Language of Autism" to turn that confusion into confidence. https://bluebirddayprogram.com/a-parents-guide-to-the-language-of-autism/

You just left the specialist's office with your child's diagnosis, your head spinning with words like "proprioception," "neurodivergent," and "sensory processing disorder." You have no idea what half of it means. And now you're Googling at 2 AM, drowning in medical jargon that reads like it was writ...

02/27/2026

Our theme this week is kindness and inclusion! We worked together to make an “I am a friend” headband craft, completed a friendship coloring book activity, read "We are Better Together," used Q-tips to paint friendly symbols like hearts and rainbows, decorated a kindness tree, and more fun activities!

02/25/2026

Our Blue Bird of the week is Jack! Jack is a very adventurous and curious friend. In his free time, he loves to explore and read new books! At lunchtime, Jack is always happy when he has meatballs. They are his favorite food, and he gets very excited to eat them! Jack’s curious mind and happy spirit make every day exciting!

02/21/2026

We loved seeing everyone’s creativity during Spirit Week! Thank you to all who dressed up and made last week so memorable and fun! 💙

02/21/2026

Feeling the winter slump? When it's cold outside and the kids have energy to burn, it can be a challenge to keep everyone happy and regulated. But what if you could turn that cabin fever into fun?

We have some playful, low-stress ways to keep your child moving all winter long. We know that movement is most beneficial when it's fun and family-centered, especially for autistic children.

Inside, you'll find:
>Creative indoor games like "Don't Touch the Lava" to improve balance and coordination.
>Ideas for sensory-friendly family outings in Chicago that don't require snow boots!
>Simple, low-cost ways to create an active home environment, turning everyday spaces into opportunities for play.

Ready to transform your winter days? Read the full post for dozens of ideas to keep your family moving, laughing, and connecting this season.
https://bluebirddayprogram.com/turning-cabin-fever-into-fun/

Winter can be a real buzzkill for activity, especially when you’re a kid who is literally built to move. When it’s cold and dark at 4:30 pm, and everyone has energy to burn, staying regulated and engaged can feel like a full-time job. But here’s the good news: movement doesn’t have to look l...

02/20/2026

We're continuing the valentine's fun with our theme this week! We used dot markers to color heart emotions, made heart shaped items as sensory play, explored themed sensory bins, and more fun activities!