Coming up with gross motor activities to do in the garden should be simple, right? But, for some reason, the only thing that was coming to mind was the song “Skip To My Lou”....I have NO idea why! With the song stuck in my head, I was finally able to cook up this fun game - Garden Tag! I tried it with the neighborhood kiddos today and it was a hit. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: -an object to act as “base” (cone, chair, blanket, etc), 4 or more children WHAT TO DO: Designate one child as the GARDENER and one child as the BEE KEEPER. The Gardener is in charge of telling all of his bees (all ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: GARDEN TAG
Activities for Kids: 8 Swing Games + 8 Awesome Swings for Kids
For most children, flying through the air on a playground, tire, or front porch swing is just about the best entertainment there is. This post contains affiliate links. Read more.No doubt about it, swinging is FUN - but swing games are also full of amazing developmental benefits for kids. Movement or vestibular input is so very important for developing balance and helping children feel safe and secure as they explore and play. Playing on swings is a great way to provide this kind of sensory input for your child. Do you know a child who is working on ... Read More about Activities for Kids: 8 Swing Games + 8 Awesome Swings for Kids
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MAKE YOUR OWN FAIRY GARDEN HOUSES
Every year, my girls and I troll Pinterest looking for ideas for our fairy garden. It’s a tradition that started 3 years ago when we visited a local garden center where they were mesmerized by the 2x2’ box that contained another world where fairies might play! Ever since, we have worked to create our own little bit of fantasy in our gardens at home. But we’ve never been able to get the fairy house quite right. We’ve tried recycled ½ gallon milk cartons, stacked stones, and moss covered creations. This year, we finally figured it out and we want to share our idea with you - add it ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MAKE YOUR OWN FAIRY GARDEN HOUSES
MOVEMENT MONDAY GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES JUNE 16
Happy Movement Monday....WOW, that week went fast!!! I can't believe that the 4th of July is right around the corner already! This past week, we had swim meets, softball games, baseball games, soccer games, orthodontist appointments, vacation bible school and our Inspired Treehouse Play Groups! SO, SO BUSY!! I thought summer was for relaxing??!! It is time again for us to share some of the amazing gross motor activities that were posted on our Facebook page last Monday. Chanda from PINK OATMEAL shared a great list of milestones that your baby will achieve during the first year of ... Read More about MOVEMENT MONDAY GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES JUNE 16
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: SIMPLE ORIGAMI FLOWERS
This post contains affiliate links. Read more. My 9 year old LOVES origami and has worked so hard to perfect the tiny folds required to create masterpieces out of paper! But it's not as easy as it looks! She and I thought it would be fun to show everyone at The Inspired Treehouse how to create a few EASY origami flowers for our garden theme. This is a great way for a child to work on bilateral coordination and fine motor skills while creating something that she can take away and use later! We’ll give you some ideas of what you can do with these little gems later. WHAT YOU'LL ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: SIMPLE ORIGAMI FLOWERS
FLOWER GARDEN FINE MOTOR AND SENSORY BIN
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I stink at gardening. I mean I REALLY stink. My boys told me that the flowers I planted in the front yard are "looking sad" - and they're right. I may not have a green thumb, but the OT in me was still determined to come up with some fun fine motor activities that let my kids grow their own little “garden” anyway! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Kids tongs or tweezers, a bunch of fake flowers with stems (different colors and sizes), large tupperware bin, enough dried black beans to fill your bin about halfway, smaller cups or other containers, spoons, ... Read More about FLOWER GARDEN FINE MOTOR AND SENSORY BIN
Using Stepping Stones for Balance & Other Skills
One of the most-used toys in my therapy bag is my set of stepping stones. We use stepping stones for balance and other skills during our therapy sessions almost every day! Why Use Stepping Stones for Balance During Therapy Sessions? Working on balance activities for kids is crucial for healthy development. Kids need to work on single leg stance and dynamic balance in order to be successful during physical education class, to be able to navigate the playground, to safely manage climbing stairs, and much more!Stepping stones can be a fun and playful way to address balance skills and ... Read More about Using Stepping Stones for Balance & Other Skills
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MAKE YOUR OWN WORMS!
I look back to admire my work after a day spent digging and planting in the yard and I am horrified by what I see….10 gigantic holes in the flowerbed between each of my beautiful plants, piles of dirt randomly spread everywhere on my patio, and my son’s face smiling wide as he holds out a handful of worms. “Mom, look what I found!” He says, delighted with himself. Instantly, my panicked heart melts. I head over to see the slimy little guys that are making my son so happy. Worms. Then I got smart. Rather than having my yard dug up every time my kiddo wants to go on a worm hunt, ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MAKE YOUR OWN WORMS!
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