We love diving headfirst into movement activities for kids that use the whole body! Children grow stronger and more coordinated when they get to know every aspect of how their bodies work. They also get plenty of great sensory feedback when you incorporate play that uses many different muscles. So today we are playing with our feet! What you'll need: -Stuffed animal(s), beanbags, or small pillows What to do: We initially played this game with several children lying on their backs with their feet straight up in the air. The object of the activity is for kids to pass the stuffed ... Read More about Movement Activities for Kids: Flying Feet!
WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
What is pediatric occupational therapy? We LOVE being pediatric occupational therapists (OTs)! We feel lucky to be able to be involved with so many children and their families that challenge and inspire us daily. In occupational therapy, we encourage development, independence, and rehabilitation through the practice of everyday activities in schools, homes, and community settings. What makes this career so inspiring is that no two days at work are ever the same because OT encompasses so many diverse skills and is practiced in so many different settings. We consider the child’s whole body ... Read More about WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
MOVEMENT MONDAY: ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24
WOWEEEEE!! We had so many of you link up great gross motor activities for kids this week and they were all fabulous! It was truly hard to narrow down a few for our round-up. We had ideas that covered all types of gross motor movement from calming yoga moves to learning about African Animals to ballet position activities inspired by the Nutcracker. Thank you all for sharing! HOW WEE LEARN offered up a great list of games with balloons to get your kiddos moving. There are some super cute ideas in here! We LOVE this activity from LITTLE BINS FOR LITTLE HANDS. It is fantastic for so ... Read More about MOVEMENT MONDAY: ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: FINGERPRINT BUGS
Bugs. They never go out of style with children. Whether they are real or plastic, insects are fascinating to boys and girls alike. If you’re looking for fun fine motor activities for kids, this one will be right up your alley. Let’s have some fun making and smooshing bugs with this fine motor sensory play. Let's make fingerprint bugs! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Ink pad, plain paper, crayons or markers, scissors WHAT TO DO: First we need to create our bugs. Using an inkpad, have your child make fingerprints all over his paper. Single thumbprints for butterflies and spiders, 3 little finger prints in ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: FINGERPRINT BUGS
Fine Motor Games for Kids: Feed the Spider
This is one of our favorite fine motor games for kids! A little messy, a little sticky, and a lot of fun! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. A spider’s favorite meal? Insects of course! Today, kids will get to prepare a meal fit for a spider with some super fun sensory play along the way! We love fine motor games for kids that incorporate lots of developmental skills all at once - sensory processing, fine motor coordination, etc. Let’s get started with this fun fine motor skills game for kids! What You'll Need: -Painters tape -Double sided tape or contact paper (any ... Read More about Fine Motor Games for Kids: Feed the Spider
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES: GUEST POST AT P IS FOR PRESCHOOLER!
One of the things we have loved most about starting this blog is meeting other bloggers who share our passion for creating activities that foster healthy development and learning in kids. One of our favorite new blogger friends is Emma from P is for Preschooler! Her blog features creative preschool activities designed to engage young learners and inspiring posts on other topics related to early childhood. On her blog, Emma writes, "I'm the mom that lets her kids play with their food, who doesn't mind (too much) when things take longer because the little ones were 'helping', and who ... Read More about PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES: GUEST POST AT P IS FOR PRESCHOOLER!
Bug Games for Kids: Bug Spray
The Inspired Treehouse - If you're looking for fun bug games for kids, add this game of "Bug Spray" to your list! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. This fun bug game for kids is a play on a good old fashioned carnival game. Fish out your water guns and let your children practice their visual motor skills with some target shooting today. This bug game for kids is one of our many games for kids that works inside on a rainy day or outside in the sunshine! What You'll Need: -water guns -solid color shower curtain -permanent marker -wide tape What to Do: Keep it ... Read More about Bug Games for Kids: Bug Spray
WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY?
Physical Therapy (PT) is my dream career! I knew that I wanted to be a physical therapist when I was a senior in high school but wavered a bit in college when I watched a few of my friends and fellow teammates go through physical therapy for various injuries -- “Physical Torture” is what they called it. Ultimately, I was accepted into the rigorous programming and have never looked back. I have spent my entire career, except for one year, in pediatrics! I LOVE kids. I love the positive outlook they have on life and the determination they have to do anything they set their minds too. I ... Read More about WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY?
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