50+ Hands On Learning Activities for under $50
Check out how we shopped for and prepped more than 50 hands-on learning activities for less than $50 and packaged it up with Playful Learning Lab for Kids to make the best teacher or therapist gift ever! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We just finished up almost a year of hard work on our book, Playful Learning Lab for Kids. And as soon as we had the beautiful final copies in our hands, it occurred to me that [Continue Reading]
Heavy Work Ideas for School
These heavy work ideas for school are the perfect way to help promote calmer, more organized behavior for kids. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. These days, it’s not uncommon for teachers to encounter kids who can’t sit still, kids who can’t attend, or kids who can’t regulate their behaviors. In fact, many of the teachers we work with tell us that sometimes it seems like they have entire classrooms full of kids who need constant redirection to stay [Continue Reading]
When Do Kids Need Physical Therapy in School?
Learn more about how kids qualify for physical therapy in school settings from a school-based pediatric PT. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. I am a pediatric physical therapist who has spent the majority of my career in the educational setting. I have evaluated hundreds of kids from ages 3 – 22 and determined the need for my services within a school building. How do kids qualify for physical therapy in school? In order for kids to [Continue Reading]
Assistive Technology Examples for Emergent Writers
Check out some of the best assistive technology examples for supporting emergent writers! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As occupational therapists we specialize in creating ways for students to participate in meaningful tasks. In the school-based setting, active participation in writing is an area where parents and other professionals look to school-based OTs as experts. We are called on to help all levels of learners with writing tasks. Today, I wanted to focus on students with emergent literacy [Continue Reading]
Using Visual Cues to Promote Gross Motor Skills
Using visual cues is a great way to support the development of gross motor skills in kids. Read on to find out more! *We received complimentary Tumbl Trak products in exchange for this review. All opinions and views are our own. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Teaching a child to do a new gross motor skill, especially a highly coordinated one that involves crossing midline or use of both sides of the body, can be a challenge. If [Continue Reading]
Witch’s Brew Halloween Activity for Toddlers
This fun Halloween Activity for Toddlers is not too spooky, has plenty of wow-factor, and doesn’t require too much prep or clean-up. At my house, we have a 5 year gap between my middle child and my “baby” (who turns 3 tomorrow). There are a lot of great things about this age difference…and a few challenges. One of them is Halloween. Why? Because an 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old boy have very different ideas about Halloween than a 2-year-old boy. [Continue Reading]
Sensory Halloween Scavenger Hunt
This Sensory Halloween Scavenger Hunt is the perfect way to keep kids calm if they’re nervous or overwhelmed by Trick or Treating. For some kids, Halloween is the best holiday of the year — candy, anyone? For others, it’s a night of complete sensory overload. From itchy costumes to strange new sounds, this spooky October evening can be a nightmare for kids with sensory processing concerns or even for kids who just get overwhelmed easily. We thought it would be [Continue Reading]
Fun and Simple DIY Fidgets for Halloween
This simple and squishy DIY fidget for Halloween is fun to make and even more fun to squish and squeeze! If you’re looking for a fun and easy Halloween activity with a final product that will keep little hands happy and busy – this is the activity for you! This DIY fidget is super cute and can be made in lots of different ways for different effects. This is a perfect activity for a kids Halloween party! What you’ll need: [Continue Reading]