So many familiar friends came back to share their gross motor activities for kids on our Facebook wall this week! You are all so creative and inspiring! Spring has finally sprung and it is time to get outside and get some whole body movement going on. Here are our favorite ideas from this week! HOMEGROWN FRIENDS took to the outdoors and got messy with this activity that combined gross motor movement with some sensory motor fun. Come on moms....doesn't this make you want to kick your shoes off and play too? And just wait until you see what Meredith suggests that you do with this ... Read More about MOVEMENT MONDAY GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES WEEK OF APRIL 28
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES
On Mother’s Day, I always ask to spend that day with my children, enjoying their little faces and their funny stories without interruption. In this activity, I’ll share a great way to spend one on one time with your child. You’ll get a glimpse of their favorite memories of you - you might be surprised by what they say and your heart just might swell a bit. Fine motor activities like this one can result in an adorable keepsake that you'll have for years to come...I know I have looked at mine a thousand times! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Several copies of pictures with your face and your ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES
GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: BOOK REVIEW – GOOD NIGHT, ANIMAL WORLD
*We received this book from the author free of charge. With two preschool-aged boys, bedtime in our house is anything but calm and quiet. There is typically a lot of running, jumping, tackling, and yelling that goes on right up until the moment they finally crash into their beds. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was when the lovely book, Good Night, Animal World arrived in the mail from our friend and fellow yogi Giselle Shardlow from Kids Yoga Stories. Giselle is a yoga teacher who writes yoga-inspired books with the intention of sharing the benefits of yoga with children all over the ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: BOOK REVIEW – GOOD NIGHT, ANIMAL WORLD
10 FUN BATH TIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
At The Inspired Treehouse, we know that bath time is more than just a good time...it’s also a perfect opportunity for some great bath time sensory activities and motor play! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. 10 Fun Bath Time Activities for Kids Here are ten fun activities for kids to bring some adventure to bath time at your house! 1 || Bring on the kitchen utensils! Turkey basters to pinch and squirt, spoons to stir and scoop, slotted spoons for a rainfall, soup ladles to pour into cups, tongs to save sea creatures from the waves, etc. What do you have in your drawers ... Read More about 10 FUN BATH TIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
FLASHLIGHT FROLIC: 3 FUN BEDTIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
After you snuggle your child into his warm cozy bed, spend a little time winding down by playing one of these cool flashlight games. Simple, quick, and an easy way to end the day with some one on one time with mom or dad. These fun bedtime activities for kids are sure to be requested again tomorrow night ! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Flashlight WHAT TO DO: 1. Flashlight memory: Turn out the lights so the room is completely dark and allow your child to flip on her flashlight. Call out an item in the child’s room and see if she can recall where it is, shining the flashlight on it as quickly as ... Read More about FLASHLIGHT FROLIC: 3 FUN BEDTIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: DOWNWARD DOG
We're happy to be a part of the Kids Love Yoga series with our friend Giselle from Kids Yoga Stories! Each month, she will be featuring a new yoga pose, including pictures of children from around the world practicing the pose! At The Inspired Treehouse, we'll be showcasing the developmental and therapeutic benefits of each pose in the series. We frequently use yoga for kids in our therapy sessions because it’s a great tool for addressing a variety of developmental issues. Yoga can be used as a calming approach to target attention and behavior or it can be used with kids to focus on ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: DOWNWARD DOG
BEDTIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: TEDDY BEAR PLAY TIME
Maybe you need just one more movement activity to wear those kiddos out before bed! This one will do it but, fair warning, it may get a little rowdy too! This activity for kids is based on the song by Hap Palmer and is called “Teddy Bear Playtime”. WHAT YOU NEED: A teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal and the song "Teddy Bear Playtime": Download Hap Palmer’s “Teddy Bear Playtime” here, or buy the CD here. WHAT TO DO: Encourage your child to follow along with the song lyrics (below) and complete the movements with their teddy bear. Throw your teddy bear and catch Turn around, turn ... Read More about BEDTIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: TEDDY BEAR PLAY TIME
CHILD DEVELOPMENT QUICK TIP: THE SQUIGGLE WIGGLE WRITER!
Here’s a quick tip for visual motor and fine motor practice with kids. Make different-shaped lines on a piece of paper using highlighter (zig zag, loops, curves, etc.). Have children trace the lines with the Squiggle Wiggle Writer, a pen that vibrates. This is excellent practice for developing precise motor control of the hand. Once they have mastered tracing lines, try tracing shapes, pictures, or their name. The vibration promotes concentration and also provides incredible sensory feedback to the hand! Be sure to click over to our Clinical Close-Up page to learn more about child ... Read More about CHILD DEVELOPMENT QUICK TIP: THE SQUIGGLE WIGGLE WRITER!
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