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]
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]
Holiday Crafts: Snipped Up Christmas Trees
Our favorite holiday crafts are ones that target a range of motor skills like bilateral coordination, grasp, and hand strength. This snipped up Christmas tree covers all the bases! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We love the holidays! It’s our favorite time of year – the music, the food, the movies, the decorations, the shopping…and above all, the holiday crafts! This time of year is perfect for getting kids involved in creating their own holiday masterpieces (while also [Continue Reading]
Christmas Art Projects: Taped Up Christmas Trees!
Looking for fun and simple Christmas art projects for kids? These taped up Christmas trees are perfect for any age or ability level! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If you have spent any time with us here at The Inspired Treehouse, you know about our love affair with tape. It is by far one of our favorite and most-used supplies during therapy sessions and during our playgroup at The Treehouse. There are so many ways to use this [Continue Reading]
Scavenger Hunt Games: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Looking for scavenger hunt games to try with your kids during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year? Check out this free printable! Our brains have been on fire this year with all kinds of fun new Thanksgiving activities! From turkey crafts to fine motor games to gratitude scavenger hunts and everything in between, we definitely have you covered when it comes to ideas for Thanksgiving this year! For me, the crowning glory of the Thanksgiving season happens on Thanksgiving day. [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]
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]