Ready for a super simple addition to this year’s Halloween crafts? We’ve got you covered! All you need is a few coffee filters, some scissors, glue, and paper and you’re on your way!If you are anything like us, we are always trying to find simple and affordable crafts to keep our kiddos busy and to promote fine motor and visual motor skills. The best thing about this easy spider cutting craft is that it focuses on fine motor skills while also letting kids be creative! Looking for more Halloween Fun? Try these! Resist Painting Spider Web Craft for KidsGhost Cutting Crat [FREE ... Read More about Easy Spider Craft for Kids
Spider Web Weaving Craft
As the leaves turn crisp and the air fills with a hint of pumpkin spice, it’s time to embrace the magic of Halloween! This Spider Web Weaving Craft is the perfect place to start! Halloween crafts can engage kids in imaginative play while also giving them a chance to express their creative side. This season is the perfect opportunity to unleash your child's inner artist with some fun crafts that are also designed to promote important fine motor and visual motor skills.This Spider Web Weaving craft is a simple project that focuses on bilateral coordination and grasping skills. Best part is, ... Read More about Spider Web Weaving Craft
Sticky Spider Web Halloween Obstacle Course
This Sticky Spider Web Halloween Obstacle Course is a fun challenge for kids of all ages! Obstacle courses are a fan-favorite during our group lessons! They help burn some energy while also addressing gross motor skills. This fun obstacle course is a great activity for promoting core strength and hand strength through play and is also a great way to provide kids with important proprioceptive experiences through crawling!We are always looking for ways to change obstacle courses up for each holiday and season. Try out this spooky obstacle course during your next therapy session or as a ... Read More about Sticky Spider Web Halloween Obstacle Course
Resist Painting Spider Web Craft for Kids
This fun and easy resist painted spider web craft for kids is perfect for the Halloween season and supports fine motor skills and direction-following! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Get ready for the spooky season with this kid-friendly Wikki Stix Spider Web Painting Project!Whether you're looking for preschool Halloween games or Halloween activities for toddlers - we've got you covered with some fun and creative ideas!Halloween is one of our favorite holidays at The Inspired Treehouse! Not only do we enjoy all of the candy, but we love all of the fun, Halloween themed ... Read More about Resist Painting Spider Web Craft for Kids
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt Book – Free Printable Activity!
This free printable promotes a wide range of skills to go along with the "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt" book by Steve Metzger! This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Ready to engage kids in a fun and playful activity using the book We're Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger? This printable activity pairs gross motor actions with visual recognition, bringing the book to life while promoting a wide range of skills, including sensory integration, gross motor coordination, and visual perception. Using Books as Anchors for Activities Using a book as the foundation for activities is ... Read More about We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt Book – Free Printable Activity!
Managing Challenging Behavior
Managing challenging behaviors in children requires understanding their underlying causes and implementing tailored strategies that promote self-regulation and positive development. Read on for more information! Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors in Kids Managing challenging behaviors in children is one of the most complex aspects of parenting and working with kids. Challenging behaviors in preschool and early childhood can range from tantrums and defiance to aggression and meltdowns.As caregivers, parents, and professionals working with kids, these challenging behavior ... Read More about Managing Challenging Behavior
DIY Cutting Practice Box
This cutting practice box is perfect for classroom centers, occupational therapy sessions, or fine motor time at home! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.If you haven’t seen the viral snackle box container, you have to check it out! Despite my serious Instagram scrolling habit, somehow I missed this trend at first. When Lauren sent me a link, she had already been brainstorming ways that these snack boxes could be repurposed for storing and traveling with kids activities. And then, when we got together at The Treehouse with this handy little container, the creative floodgates ... Read More about DIY Cutting Practice Box
How to Store Your Hand Strengthening Tools
Looking for a cool place to store all of your favorite hand strengthening tools? We've got you covered. Check out this awesome storage hack that's perfect for therapists, teachers, and parents! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Have you heard of the viral snackle box container? This handy storage box with a clear top and individual serving containers has sparked a huge trend. Thousands of videos have been posted showing different ways to fill the box with colorful fruit, candy, and other snacks to take with you on the go.But when we saw this cool snack box, we immediately ... Read More about How to Store Your Hand Strengthening Tools