Have you seen our recent post about Creating a Classroom Sensory Motor Kit with Funds from Box Tops? As pediatric therapists, we can’t think of a better way to use Box Tops for Education™ earnings than to create a sensory and motor-rich learning environment for kids! There are so many great ways to use Box Tops funds to support our schools. Our idea was to infuse movement and sensory experiences into the school day by purchasing some simple equipment to create a Classroom Sensory Motor Kit. But if you want to help support your school - you have to collect those Box Tops labels ... Read More about HOW TO PLAN A BOX TOPS BIKE-A-THON!
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CREATE A CLASSROOM SENSORY MOTOR KIT WITH BOX TOPS!
Whether it’s for tech equipment, educational materials, or supplies for extracurricular activities, we all know that it takes money and resources to run a great school. This is where Box Tops for Education™ comes into play! I’ve been aware of the Box Tops for Education™ program for awhile now, but I’ll admit that I haven’t always been consistent with keeping up with it over the years for my boys’ school. Luckily, my kids love searching for the Box Tops label on all of our groceries and helping me remember to cut them out and set them aside. We had a blast on our latest trip to ... Read More about CREATE A CLASSROOM SENSORY MOTOR KIT WITH BOX TOPS!
TOGETHER10: FUN ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND KIDS
Do you ever feel a little bit underappreciated as a parent? Ok, dumb question. We all do! The time and care we put in to make sure we’re getting enough quality time and doing enough fun activities with our kids. The hours spent shuttling to and from practice, school, childcare, and music lessons. The after-work/after-school scramble to get a decent meal on the table. And there isn’t always an obvious pat on the back for all of that hard work. Add in our tendency to compare ourselves to other parents and to be our own harshest critic when it comes to raising our kids and this whole ... Read More about TOGETHER10: FUN ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND KIDS
FOR THE LOVE OF THE BIRDS
Fine Motor Skill Bird Food Activity! My kiddos love to be outside. During these long, cold months of winter, being outside can be a little challenging - but it’s still fun! We are fortunate to live in a wooded area with a lot of wildlife and our favorite little friends are the birds! We have cardinals, bluejays, sparrows, and chickadees. They’re so fun to watch and are always a certain sign of spring! We thought it would be fun to treat them to a "Bird Buffet" for Valentines Day! Here are five ways to make bird-friendly treats while practicing fine motor skills too! Leave it to The ... Read More about FOR THE LOVE OF THE BIRDS
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES: 5 LITTLE PUMPKINS
Looking for fun Halloween gross motor activities for your little one? You have probably heard the classic Halloween poem “5 Little Pumpkins”. If you haven’t, it goes like this: Five little pumpkins Sitting on a gate The first one said, "Oh, my, it's half past eight!" The second one said, "There are witches in the air!" The third one said, "Good folk, beware!" The fourth one said, "We'll run and run and run!" The fifth one said, "Let's have some fun!" OOOOOOOH, went the wind And OUT went the light And the five little pumpkins Rolled out of sight! I thought it would be fun to ... Read More about HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES: 5 LITTLE PUMPKINS
The Best Emotional Regulation Books for Kids
These awesome emotional regulation books for kids are the perfect way to open the discussion about self-regulation, feelings, and common emotional challenges that kids face every day! This post contains affiliate links. Read more.As an occupational therapist, I've seen firsthand how important self-regulation is for children to succeed at home, at school, and beyond. Kids face huge self-regulation challenges every single day: navigating bustling and chaotic classrooms, negotiating play and complex social interactions on the playground and in the hallways of school, and meeting the demands ... Read More about The Best Emotional Regulation Books for Kids
1-2 Month Developmental Milestones
Today, we'll continue to explore infant milestones by month by diving into 1 to 2 month developmental milestones. Around this time in your baby's development, you might notice your baby’s arms and legs extend rapidly if the position of their head changes or if they are startled by a loud noise or a sudden movement. It may even result in a piercing cry. This normal part of infancy is known as the Moro Reflex (one of your baby's primitive reflexes). This reflex peaks during this age range and eventually disappears around 3-4 months. This reflex helps your baby strengthen their neck and ... Read More about 1-2 Month Developmental Milestones
The Benefits of Unstructured Play & The Free Play Toolkit (FREE Printable)
This post is part of our Happy New Year, Healthy Kids series, with 20 expert bloggers weighing in about their best tips for raising happy, healthy kids! This series of posts will cover everything from creativity and sleep to social development and nutrition (and much more!). Unstructured Play - What the Research Says We’ve been thinking a lot lately about the recent research we’ve been reading regarding the importance of unstructured play for kids. Studies say that free play may correlate with better executive functioning in kids and that unstructured play is essential for physical, ... Read More about The Benefits of Unstructured Play & The Free Play Toolkit (FREE Printable)
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