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!
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
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
Fine Motor Skills Activities: Milking a Cow
We OTs are always looking for fine motor skills activities to add into the mix! This fun Milking a Cow activity is perfect for a farm or animal theme in a preschool classroom! Here’s a quick easy activity for hand strengthening that’s sure to get a couple of laughs too! If your children are anything like mine, they might be a little reluctant to approach a huge cow to learn how to milk it!! Instead, we’ll simulate it at home or in the classroom first, where kids feel safest! Looking for more cow-themed fun? Check out these printable cow jokes for kids! What You'll ... Read More about Fine Motor Skills Activities: Milking a Cow
A PEEK INSIDE THE TREEHOUSE
We are completely enjoying these early days of fall in Northeast Ohio. The trees are just beginning to change and, occasionally, when the wind picks up, it looks as if it is raining leaves in our backyard. The air is cooler but not yet crisp. Perfect weather to be outside! Here are just a few images from our last few weeks. FUN AT A PARK ON A TIRE "HORSE"...VERY HARD TO STAY ON AND EVEN HARDER TO GET ON! FRIDAY NIGHT S'MORES AROUND THE BACKYARD FIRE. HAYRIDES! AND THIS QUOTE, WHICH IS PERFECTLY FITTING AT THIS TIME IN MY LIFE...COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER. Enjoy your family, enjoy ... Read More about A PEEK INSIDE THE TREEHOUSE
Wheelbarrow Race Relay for Kids
This fun wheelbarrow race relay is perfect for supporting hand strength, core strength, coordination, and more! Kids will get a taste of what it’s like to be a farmer working the fields with this fun relay race! If you’re looking for fun gross motor activities for kids that build strength and motor skills, you pretty much can’t beat wheelbarrow walking. Weight bearing on the hands is a great way to promote upper extremity and core strength and also provides great proprioceptive feedback. Walking on the hands is also an awesome way to support hand strength in kids, which is so important ... Read More about Wheelbarrow Race Relay for Kids
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: HANGING OUT THE WASH
I grew up on a farm and I can’t think of a day when I didn’t hear my mom say, “Girls, there is a load of laundry to hang out”. I didn’t often have the luxury of sitting around for hours watching Saturday morning cartoons. There was work to be done! Now I can appreciate that some of that work can be made into fun gross motor and fine motor activities for kids that are beneficial too! WHAT YOU'LL NEED: A clothesline or piece of string, clothespins, clothing items or doll clothes. WHAT TO DO: String a piece of rope or a Dollar Store clothesline between two trees or even two chairs if you ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: HANGING OUT THE WASH
FUN ON THE FARM: GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Looking for games and activities for kids related to the farm? Check out a few of our favorites: 1 Yoga Yingo: Developed by a pediatric occupational therapist, Yoga Yingo games are played like Bingo. The sets contain 12 game boards, a set of pose cards (all farm themed!), and instructions for modifying the poses based on skill level. 2 Haba On the Farm Threading Game: Farm themed beads with laces that are easy for little fingers to manage. Follow the same patterns and sequences shown on the picture cards, or encourage kids to make their own! 3 Melissa & Doug Farm Maze Wooden ... Read More about FUN ON THE FARM: GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
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