We recently featured a post with some great Core Strengthening Activities for Kids. Today, we're sharing some of our favorite therapist-approved core strengthening toys and games that help kids work on core strength and stability. They'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're getting a workout! 1 - The Valeo Body Ball: Use a large version of this ball and sit the child on top, bouncing him. Hold onto him at his hips for greater support or at his knees for a greater core strength challenge. Can he keep from falling over as you roll the ball in every direction or bounce ... Read More about CORE STRENGTHENING: 6 GREAT TOYS AND GAMES FOR KIDS
Simple Fine Motor and Visual Activities Using Pencils
Try these simple fine motor activities using only one simple material - pencils! Every household has a pencil or two stuffed somewhere in a junk drawer, on a desk, or in mom’s purse. Here are 5 beautifully simple play activities with pencils for kids using pencils that pack a lot of developmental fine motor punch! Dot Art Use the eraser end for dot art. This can be done using an ink pad, paint, or even a container of chocolate pudding if that is all you have on hand. Kiddos can create free art, or spell out their names with dot letters. They can use dots to create alphabet letters or ... Read More about Simple Fine Motor and Visual Activities Using Pencils
Simple Activities for Kids: Magazines
These fun activities using magazines are the perfect simple additions to your therapy practice, classroom, or home! If you have a bunch of old magazines lying around, they can inspire so many creative activities for kids! Here are five ways to entertain your child while building strong visual and fine motor skills along the way. These activities are perfect for a therapy session or just for play at home! Play “I Spy” Have your child seek items of a designated color throughout the pages of a magazine. Finding items that are red, blue, green, yellow, etc. will have your child’s eyes ... Read More about Simple Activities for Kids: Magazines
Simple Movement Activities for Kids Using Stairs
These simple movement activities using stairs would be perfect for a physical therapy session, occupational therapy session, or just for some fun movement at home! Do you have stairs in your home? Whether it’s a big staircase from the first floor to the second floor or just a few small steps from the garage or patio, stairs can be a great prop for fun activities for kids using stairs for kids that target many different developmental skills. Does mom or dad need a workout too? Try some of these fun activities right alongside your child! Step-Ups Step-ups are great for cardio and ... Read More about Simple Movement Activities for Kids Using Stairs
MOVEMENT MONDAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WEEK OF MARCH 10
Hello everyone!! Thank you to everyone who shared their gross motor activities for kids this past week on our Facebook page. We have some great activities to share! Keep in mind that if you have missed past Movement Mondays, we have a Pinterest board dedicated to all of the great gross motor ideas we've featured here. Now for our favorites from this week! SUGAR AUNTS shared this awesome outdoor activity emphasizing the importance of movement to enhance learning AND crossing midline! We love the therapeutic benefits in this fun activity. Your kiddos will be so enthralled with the ... Read More about MOVEMENT MONDAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WEEK OF MARCH 10
6 THERAPIST-APPROVED ST. PATRICK’S DAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
We are always so inspired by the creativity of our fellow bloggers! We have seen some amazing St Patrick's day activities for kids for kids over the last month that have us pining away for the warm, muddy days of spring! One of the surest signs of the season? The arrival of St. Patrick's Day!! We thought it would be fun to do a quick round-up of great St. Patrick's Day activities for kids that could surely be carried over into our therapy sessions for some mean (and green!) motor development! ROCKABYE BUTTERFLY made this green playdough! Not only is it an obvious choice for fine motor ... Read More about 6 THERAPIST-APPROVED ST. PATRICK’S DAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Development-Boosting Activities With Paper Bags
These development-boosting activities with paper bags are low-maintenance, cheap, and fun for kids! Paper bags are good for more than just lawn clippings and groceries...why not put them to use with some creative gross motor and fine motor play? Development-Boosting Activities With Paper Bags What you'll need: -Paper grocery and/or lawn bags -Craft supplies What to do: 1 || Have a sack race! Bigger lawn bags are perfect for this. Roll down the top edge of the bag depending on the height of the child. Have kids put both feet inside and jump forward as fast and far as they can! ... Read More about Development-Boosting Activities With Paper Bags
Simple Activities for Kids: Cardboard Boxes
These fun and simple activities with cardboard boxes will keep kids of all ages and ability levels entertained and engaged! We all have empty cardboard boxes lying around somewhere. Before throwing them away or recycling them, try giving them another use as props for some activities with cardboard boxes, amazing motor activities for kids! And, if your kids are really ambitious (or bored!), you can even decorate them before you use them! Here are a few fun ideas: What you'll need: A variety of cardboard boxes What to do: 1. Collect all the boxes you can find and make a trail with ... Read More about Simple Activities for Kids: Cardboard Boxes
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