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
GIVEAWAY: CANON OR NIKON CAMERA BUNDLE
Want to be able to take your own professional-quality photographs of your kids and family? First, you'll need the right equipment. Thanks to Mom Spark, My Big Fat Indian Wedding and a group of other companies and bloggers, Pretty My Party is giving away your choice of a Canon or Nikon digital camera bundle! If you're a winner, you can choose between a Canon EOS Rebel T5i bundle worth more than $1,000 or a Nikon D5200 bundle worth more than $1,200! Thank you to the following blogs and businesses for making this giveaway possible: Mom Spark,My Big Fat Indian ... Read More about GIVEAWAY: CANON OR NIKON CAMERA BUNDLE
SIMPLE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: GROCERIES AND PACKAGES
Empty or full, food packaging has great potential to inspire activities to entertain kids while also promoting developmental skills! Raid your cabinets or the recycling bin and try whipping up one of these fun activities for kids! Activities with empty packages are always a blast! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Empty cereal or granola bar boxes; empty canisters (e.g. Pringles, oats, spice containers); unopened canned items (e.g. veggies, soup,); water bottles (full or empty) WHAT TO DO: 1. Stacking and Building - Empty boxes and canisters make great building blocks! Have kids stack them as high as ... Read More about SIMPLE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: GROCERIES AND PACKAGES
Indoor Fun for Kids: Simple Games With Bed Sheets!
Sometimes, the best indoor fun for kids uses the most simple objects you have lying around the house! Bed sheets can be used in a bunch of creative ways besides making a bed! They can be the roof of a fort or the costume for a ghost. They are a picnic area or something to hide under to read a good book. Today, we’ll explore a few ways to use a bed sheet to enhance motor skills. Check out the Ways to Play With a Bed Sheet video! Indoor Fun With Bed Sheets! What You'll Need: A Sheet…any size will do! What to do: 1 || Make your own roller coaster! Use the sheet as a roller ... Read More about Indoor Fun for Kids: Simple Games With Bed Sheets!
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