Want to learn more about developmental milestones? Click here!These are some of our favorite games for kids in wheelchairs! Perfect for promoting activity and engagement! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of the most important goals for any child progressing through the stages of development is mastery of mobility skills. Functional movement, at any age, allows for independence. A baby learns to roll to his favorite toy. A child learns to walk to get her favorite snack. A [Continue Reading]
Games to Strengthen Core Muscles
These are the perfect games to use in therapy sessions or in the classroom to strengthen core muscles in kids! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. I am willing to bet that at least half of you reading this post have a goal to improve your core strength? So, let me ask you this…would you rather do 100 reps of the dreaded bicycle crunch or play a game of UNO? I am pretty sure I know the answer. [Continue Reading]
Snowy Day Movement Story for Kids
This Snowy Day Movement Story is great for working on motor planning, balance, coordination, problem solving, concentration, self-regulation, core strength and body awareness while having tons of fun! Creative movement ideas have become a specialty of ours not only at The Inspired Treehouse but also at our non-profit location, The Treehouse. As a team, we can turn just about any theme into a movement-packed, developmental skill building activity! Last winter, we came up with this cute Snowy Day Movement Story [Continue Reading]
Printable Cards: Positive Affirmations for Kids
These positive affirmations for kids are a great way to let kids know that you appreciate them and that you’re cheering them on, no matter what challenges they face. If you live or work with kids, you know the importance of attention – kids thrive on it. As adults and caregivers, when we focus on kids’ positive characteristics, behaviors, and achievements and when we support and reassure them through challenges and frustrations, we become one of the most important keys [Continue Reading]
Printable Goal Setting Worksheet for Kids!
This simple printable goal setting worksheet is a great way for kids to focus on trying new things, exploring, creating, playing and more! Perfect for the new year! Lately, I’ve been writing in a journal every night before I go to bed. I use the Start Today journal from The Hollis Co. and I love it because it has really helped me focus on my goals (both personal and professional) and has kept me accountable about working on these goals [Continue Reading]
Last Minute Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers for Kids
These last minute gift ideas and stocking stuffers for kids will make things easy as you finish up your holiday shopping! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Waited until the last minute on some holiday gifts? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Whether there was a kiddo or two who you accidentally left off your list or you feel like you need to add a little something to your kiddo’s stack of gifts – we’ve all been there! Luckily, there [Continue Reading]
The ABC Series from Skill Builder Books – Fine Motor, Sensory, and Gross Motor Resources
The ABC Series from Skill Builder Books helps children build foundational functional skills through playful activities that target fine motor, sensory, and gross motor development. When it comes to kids, we all know that one size does not fit all. From clothing, to parenting approaches, to therapeutic activities, all kids have their own unique requirements and each benefits from different strategies. The adults in children’s lives also have individualized needs, with parents, teachers, and therapists all benefiting from varied information [Continue Reading]
Super Simple Gingerbread Craft for Kids
This simple gingerbread craft for kids is a great way to work on early scissor skills. It’s perfect for toddlers and other young kids who are just learning how to open and close scissors independently. We’re always on the lookout for cute holiday crafts and activities that help kids build important developmental skills like bilateral coordination, hand strength, and scissor skills! Today, we wanted to share this super simple gingerbread craft setup that is perfect for the younger crowd or [Continue Reading]
Gingerbread Game for Kids
This Gingerbread Game for Kids is a great way to work on core strength, coordination, motor planning, social skills and more! Perfect for the holiday season! One of our favorite activities that we’ve ever created for the Inspired Treehouse was Body Bridges. It was such a simple activity, but we loved it because of how effective it was at building core strength and upper body strength and because it was created by the kids themselves! We knew we already loved [Continue Reading]