These free postcard templates for kids are a great way to practice handwriting and coloring! We’re definitely feeling the pressure of this extended time at home and I’ve been reminding my kids daily that one of the best ways we can keep ourselves busy and bring a little brightness to our lives right now is by reaching out to the people we love and miss who we can’t see in person right now. I’ve been trying to write a note, [Continue Reading]
Easy Activities for Kids: No Fancy Supplies Needed!
These easy activities for kids are perfect for families who have limited technology and limited materials on hand. In recent weeks, most therapy bloggers have been talking a lot about telehealth physical therapy and occupational therapy. We’ve been sharing our best therapy home program activities and providing lots of free printable activities like our Springtime Writing Prompts and our Letter and Number Identification Roadmaps. But something that hasn’t been getting as much buzz is how to provide high-quality home therapy [Continue Reading]
Letter & Number Identification Cutting Practice Road Maps!
These Cutting Practice Road Maps are perfect for working with kids on letter and number identification and reversals! The best way to grab kids’ attention and get them interested in learning is to create lessons and activities that are super engaging and hands-on. While some kids enjoy paper and pencil activities, we find that we can appeal to even more kids when we create learning activities that really pop off the page by adding a sensory or movement component. I’ve [Continue Reading]
Occupational and Physical Therapy Home Program Activities
Looking for home program activities for occupational and physical therapy? We’ve got you covered! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We’ve all seen what happens when kids have extended breaks from school or therapy. Without regular practice with academics and other developmental skills, kids tend to regress and it can take days, weeks, or even months to regain the skills they’ve lost. Right now, as so many of us are facing an unexpected and possibly extended time away from [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]
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]