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HALLOWEEN CRAFTS: MAKE ME A MONSTER PRINTABLE DRAWING ACTIVITY

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Today, we'll create some magnificent monster faces! You'll definitely want to add this to your list of Halloween crafts for fine motor skills this year.  Kids will love creating their own funny monster faces!  A great activity to encourage visual motor skills and attention to detail. Tape them up on your windows when you are done to scare away any unwanted Halloween visitors! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Free printables; pencils, crayons, colored pencils, or markers; embellishments of your choice, and glue WHAT TO DO: Print off the monster templates. Have the children attempt to complete the faces by ... Read More about HALLOWEEN CRAFTS: MAKE ME A MONSTER PRINTABLE DRAWING ACTIVITY

Destrezas motrices y… ¡mucho más! Trabajos sobre superficies verticales

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Una de las cosas que más me sorprende en las escuelas donde trabajo es que ya no encontramos, por ningún lado, el viejo y antiguo pizarrón de tizas.  Atrás quedaron aquellos días en que nos ensuciábamos las manos con el polvo de tiza, que pedíamos a los alumnos que nos mostraran en el pizarrón cómo habían resuelto el problema de matemática, o que sacudíamos el borrador antes de limpiar el pizarrón. :) *Esta entrada contiene enlaces de empresas afiliadas.  Lee más. Cuando iba a la escuela, jamás se me ocurrió pensar en los beneficios que aportaba al desarrollo, la escritura y el trabajo sobre ... Read More about Destrezas motrices y… ¡mucho más! Trabajos sobre superficies verticales

SPOOKTACULAR READING: 5 GREAT HALLOWEEN BOOKS FOR KIDS

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Looking to spice up the season with some spooky books for kids that inspire movement, creativity, and fun? Here are a few of our favorites! 1 My Monster Bubblewriter Book by Linda Scott: This funny, whimsical writing and activity book is sure to grab older kids’ interest and get them excited about writing and drawing. A perfect Halloween classroom activity! 2 10 Trick-or-Treaters by Janet Schulman: A brightly illustrated story that will have your little one rhyming, counting, and getting excited for Halloween! It also comes in a Kindle edition. 3 Boogie Monster Dance Kit by Josie Bissett ... Read More about SPOOKTACULAR READING: 5 GREAT HALLOWEEN BOOKS FOR KIDS

HALLOWEEN CRAFT: “TEAR”-IFYING JACK-O-LANTERNS

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At school, teachers are always asking me how to teach kids to open wrappers for their lunch items. My usual response?  Practice tearing paper!  It's great for strengthening and bilateral coordination and...it's just plain fun!  Get those Super Fingers to work with this fun Halloween craft for kids! WHAT YOU’LL  NEED: 1 piece of white paper, crayon or marker, scissors, construction paper (orange, black, green for jack o lantern), glue WHAT TO DO: Have the child draw a large pumpkin shape on standard white paper with any marker or crayon of their choice. Next, have them cut out their pumpkin ... Read More about HALLOWEEN CRAFT: “TEAR”-IFYING JACK-O-LANTERNS

Indoor Games for Kids: Pillow Party

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Check out some of our favorite indoor games for kids...couch cushion games! Let’s face it…one way or another, your kids are going to ruin your couch. Whether it’s with a permanent marker or by jumping on it, it’s only a matter of time. So, here at The Inspired Treehouse, we say if you can’t beat ‘em…join ‘em!All of these games are super fun ways to build balance, motor control, strength, and proprioception.  Try them for yourself and let us know what you think! I have a feeling that your kids will be having so much fun, you’ll probably want to get in on the action yourself!1 ... Read More about Indoor Games for Kids: Pillow Party

HOW FAR TO THE BARN?

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This activity will have your kids counting, racing, and practicing all kinds of gross motor skills!  The best part?  You can actually sit back and watch. WHAT TO DO:  This activity can be as simple or as involved as you would like it to be.  Round up any farm-related object you can find around the house.  Do you have a stuffed cow?  Perfect!  A toy tractor?  Amazing!  I know that in this house, I could round up puzzle pieces, Little People, stuffed animals, tractors, a Pig in a Santa suit, even a crocodile and the list goes on.  You could even print out pictures if you’d like.  Spread the ... Read More about HOW FAR TO THE BARN?

CHURNING UP SOME FUN!

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Who knew that making butter could be such a fun motor skills challenge?  Try this simple activity and use it as another opportunity to talk to kids about where their food comes from and how it’s made.  And excuse this little guy for being in his pajamas, but homemade butter goes great on blueberry muffins for breakfast! WHAT TO DO: Clean out a small baby food jar and pour in a small amount of heavy cream (the more you use the longer it will take to solidify, so just a little goes a long way).  Then…start shaking! HOW TO CHANGE IT UP: -Instruct kids to hold the jar using both hands (to keep ... Read More about CHURNING UP SOME FUN!

THE CHICKEN DANCE

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This Musical Movement activity will bring back some memories for a lot of you! When was the last time you did The Chicken Dance?? In case you don't know it, this polka-like song is a staple at most weddings and dances. Have your kiddos tried it? Mine think it is hilarious and aside from all the fun, it's actually a great way to practice bilateral coordination, rhythm, motor control and body awareness. WHAT TO DO: Listen to or download the song here. If you forget how to do the movements, see it in action here. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: An open space and the song! There's no way you'll be able to ... Read More about THE CHICKEN DANCE

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