Want our very best gift ideas for kids, all in one handy list? CLICK HERE!Add this awesome gross motor idea to your list of fun Thanksgiving games for kids! This one is sure to get a lot of laughs! We’re always on the lookout for new fun Thanksgiving games for kids and when we came up with this one, we knew we had a winner! The best part? No materials needed, no set-up, and no mess! What could be better? [Continue Reading]
Therapy Bolster Ideas for Kids
Check out some of our favorite therapy bolster ideas for kids! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Okay all of you therapy brains out there, here’s a riddle… What is one of the only pieces of equipment you could have in your tiny little therapy “office” (you know the one…under the stairs, in the darkest hallway of the school) that can provide vestibular and proprioceptive input, opportunities for gross motor skill building, practice with balance and core strengthening benefits? [Continue Reading]
Toys and Games for Self-Regulation
Check out all of our favorite toys and games for self-regulation! These would be great gift ides for kids who are working on developing self control and regulation. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If you live or work with kids who have difficulty with self-regulation, you know how difficult it can be to provide practice with the exact skills they need most – impulse control, social emotional skills, motor control, attention, and more. These kids often resist participating [Continue Reading]
The Best Therapy Toys and Tools for Kids
Here are our top therapy toys and tools for kids, along with tons of ideas for how to play with each of them to build developmental skills! One of the best things about our job as therapists is finding creative ways to use basic therapy toys and materials to promote developmental skills for the kids in our therapy practice. And then, we get the added perk of being able to share all of our favorite ways to play with these therapy [Continue Reading]
FREE Printable Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
In the spirit of the season, we thought it would be fun to put together a gratitude Thanksgiving scavenger hunt. This one is great for working on handwriting and sensorimotor skills! There is always talk of gratitude and thoughtful reflection at this time of year. Social media feeds are flooded with reminders to slow down and actually look around for things that bring you joy. But how many of us actually do that? How many of us really think about how thankful [Continue Reading]
Move to the Menu: Thanksgiving Games for Kids
These Thanksgiving games for kids take all the best parts of a turkey dinner and put them to movement! We’ve all done it…regretted eating that huge Thanksgiving dinner the second we stopped stuffing our faces and got up from the table. And, if your house is as noisy as mine, the nap you’re desperate for is just not going to happen. So, how about a little exercise to get that digestion process started? These gross motor activities for kids take [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving Activities for Preschoolers: Paperclip Turkeys!
If you’re looking for super simple Thanksgiving Activities for Preschoolers, these paperclip turkeys are for you! No mess, minimal setup and a free printable template? Don’t mind if we do! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. It’s that time of year again, when every preschool teacher, therapist, and parent in the United States is frantically searching Pinterest and Instagram for the latest Thanksgiving activities for preschoolers to share with their kiddos in hopes of avoiding the old, tired hand [Continue Reading]
Kids Movement Activities Using Tape
Check out these fun kids movement activities using tape! Tape is the perfect addition to your therapy bag or classroom because it’s easy to store and quick to use! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Tape. It’s one of the most underrated tools in a therapist’s bag. It’s cheap. It’s colorful. It’s compact and light and easy to carry. And, it’s so much fun! Check out these fun ways to encourage gross motor movement with a simple roll of [Continue Reading]
Cutting Worksheets: Scissor Mazes for Kids!
These scissor maze cutting worksheets for kids are the perfect way for kids to practice cutting out shapes! Once kids have practiced these creative cutting ideas, they’re ready to move on to beginner cutting activities and eventually cutting on lines. Finally, it’s time to start learning how to cut out shapes! We decided that we needed to come up with a fun, colorful, and engaging way to help kids practice this new skill. This fun (and FREE!) pack of cutting worksheets [Continue Reading]