Don't miss these fun and creative magnatile ideas to add a dose of imagination to your next therapy session or play session at home! This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Magnatiles are more than just a fun toy—they're a powerhouse for supporting your child’s development! These versatile magnetic building tiles promote all kinds of developmental skills through hands-on play that spurs imagination and creativity. By stacking, connecting, and creating, children challenge their visual skills, like spatial awareness and problem-solving, as they figure out how to construct stable ... Read More about The Best Magnatile Ideas for Kids
Therapy toys & Supplies You Need in Your Bag This Year
These occupational therapy toys and physical therapy toys are all you need to create tons of fun and engaging activities for kids. Having access to a large treatment space with all of the latest and greatest therapy toys and equipment is truly amazing. Some therapists work in clinics, schools, and other settings where there is a budget that allows for everything they want to use in their practice. But for most therapists, this is not a reality. Our careers have been spent in settings where we’re largely responsible for purchasing our own equipment because there just isn’t ... Read More about Therapy toys & Supplies You Need in Your Bag This Year
Winter Break Boredom Buster Checklist
Looking for boredom buster ideas for the upcoming winter break? We've got you covered! This checklist is perfect for parents to download and print at home or for therapists and teachers to share with families as "homework" over the holiday break! Winter break is an exciting time for kids, but as the days go by, boredom can creep in—especially when it’s too cold to spend hours outside. If your little ones are bursting with energy and you’re struggling to keep them entertained, we’ve got you covered! Active play is essential for burning off that extra energy, building important motor ... Read More about Winter Break Boredom Buster Checklist
10 ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Rough and tumble play is more than just a good time...it has huge benefits for development! Don't miss out on the rough and tumble fun for building gross motor skills and supporting sensory processing! 10 Fun Rough and Tumble Play Activities for Kids Today, we're bringing you 10 fun rough and tumble games and activities that are all tried and true regulars at my house. Some of them are classics that you may know already, others will probably be new additions to your roughhouse repertoire!From a developmental perspective, rough and tumble play is one of the most amazing ... Read More about 10 ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Journal Kit!
This year, I was feeling inspired to come up with some DIY Christmas gift ideas for some of my favorite little people in the world - my nieces. Here's one of my favorite ideas! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of these sweet girls is a sassy, smart, artsy fashionista whose 6-year-old style would be the envy of any 36-year-old (including me). Her gift idea came easily: a totally rad art kit full of creative inspiration. Done!But my other niece? This one took a some more thought. Also super smart, this cool little chick is much quieter and full of ... Read More about DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Journal Kit!
8 Awesome Movement Games for Kids
Sick of all the screen time? Ready to get kids motivated and inspired to get up and MOVE? These are the games for you! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If you feel like your kids at home...or the kids in your therapy practice...are sitting in front of a screen more than they should be - you're not alone! With virtual school and with so many of us trying to stay healthy by staying close to home, kids end up in front of tablets, TVs, and video games way more than we'd like. That's why it's more important than ever to get creative with motivating kids to move! These fun ... Read More about 8 Awesome Movement Games for Kids
Top Developmental Toys Recommended by Our Treehouse Team (and Kids!)
From developmental toys that boost fine motor skills to activities that promote creativity and movement, this guide is full of great options! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Finding the perfect gift for kids can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered with a curated gift guide packed with tried-and-true options! At The Treehouse (our non-profit organization where we offer developmental play groups for kids), we’ve had the unique opportunity to test countless toys and activities firsthand with kids ages 2 through 5. Our team of pediatric occupational and physical ... Read More about Top Developmental Toys Recommended by Our Treehouse Team (and Kids!)
Turkey Name Craft for Kids
This turkey name craft is one of our favorite ways to practice sequencing the letters of kids' names! Thanksgiving is a great time to incorporate fun, festive themes into educational activities, and a turkey-themed name craft is a perfect way to do just that!This activity targets fine and visual motor skills, helping young children learn to recognize, sequence, and write the letters in their name. For preschoolers and early elementary students, understanding how to spell and write their own names is a big step in literacy and feeling confident in their personal identity.Looking for more ... Read More about Turkey Name Craft for Kids
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