This friendship bracelet tutorial has something for everyone! Download the free printable tutorials and start creating! Friendship bracelets are a timeless activity that many of us remember making and sharing with our friends. Colorful thread woven together in fun patterns, exchanged as tokens of connection and friendship? What could be more fun??But for occupational therapists, educators, and parents, friendship bracelets are more than just a cute little craft. They’re a hidden goldmine for supporting fine motor skills and other developmental skills too!Whether you’re working in a ... Read More about Friendship Bracelet Tutorials for Every Age!
Tactile Defensiveness
Learn more about "Tactile Defensiveness" or "Tactile Hypersensitivity" and how to support kids who struggle with tactile sensory experiences. Our sense of touch is one of the first sensory systems to develop when a child is growing in utero. And research shows that normal touch experiences between parents/caregivers and babies is extremely important for social, behavioral, motor, and cognitive development.Appropriate tactile and proprioceptive responses are crucial for the achievement of developmental milestones like walking, grasping, and social/communication skills.Click here to learn ... Read More about Tactile Defensiveness
How to Use a Kickboard: 10 Fun Ideas for Kids
Check out our best ideas for how to use a kickboard with kids to build strength and motor skills in the pool! Kids seem naturally drawn to water and, my kids especially, could spend hours and hours in a pool on a daily basis during the hot months of summer. My oldest has been a water lover since the age of two. Now, at 18 years old and headed to college, she has traded in her fins, paddles, snorkel and kickboard to coach the littlest swimmers on our local team. I asked her for some of her best tips and tricks for using a kickboard to help kids get stronger while having ... Read More about How to Use a Kickboard: 10 Fun Ideas for Kids
What is a Social Story? 8 Pro Tips!
What is a social story? Learn more below and find our best tips for making effective stories for the kids in your home, classroom, or therapy practice! Navigating social situations and daily routines can be tricky for kids, especially those with autism, ADHD, or other developmental differences. Social stories can help! What is a Social Story? A social story is a simple, engaging short story that can help children understand expectations and emotions and generate regulated responses in a variety of situations—whether it’s taking turns, handling big feelings, going to the doctor, or ... Read More about What is a Social Story? 8 Pro Tips!
Smores Recipe and Activity Pack for Kids
This smores recipe for kids is the perfect way to work on sequencing, direction-following, fine motor skills, and more! There’s just something about s'mores that instantly brings on the smiles — sticky fingers, melty chocolate, and the classic combo of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate makes it a kid (and grown-up) favorite!Whether you’re planning a camping-themed week in the classroom, looking for fun ways to incorporate real-life experiences into therapy, or throwing a backyard campout party, our free printable Smores Recipe Activity Pack is here to bring the fun — no ... Read More about Smores Recipe and Activity Pack for Kids
Free Lemonade Stand Printables
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to soak up the sunshine than with a classic lemonade stand! Whether you’re a parent looking for an engaging summer activity, a therapist searching for a motivating functional task, or a teacher planning a summer-themed lesson, our Free Lemonade Stand Printables are the perfect resource to get kids learning, creating, and playing all at once. This post contains affiliate links. Read more.This all-in-one free lemonade stand printables pack includes everything you need to set up a pretend or real lemonade stand:✔️ A visual picture recipe to help kids ... Read More about Free Lemonade Stand Printables
10 Classic Games for the Backyard
When it comes to outdoor activities for kids, sometimes the good old classic games are still the best! Work in some gross motor fun tonight with one of these old school summer favorites! Check out these other awesome group games for kids! 1 || Kick the CanPlace an empty soda or other can in an open space. One child is “it.” All of the other children run and hide while the child counts to 30. The child who is “it” has to try to find the others and if they are found, they have to go to a designated “jail” area and wait. If another child who is hiding can ... Read More about 10 Classic Games for the Backyard
Printable Mazes for Kids: Fine Motor & Language Skills
We’re so excited to introduce a brand new printable resource that targets multiple skill areas in one fun and engaging activity! Our Printable Mazes for Kids are designed to support kids’ development in fine motor control, visual motor integration, cognitive processing, and language skills—all in one easy to use printable pack!Whether you’re a therapist, teacher, or parent, this activity is a simple and effective way to support a wide range of developmental goals. Plus, kids LOVE them because they don’t feel like work! What Are Fine Motor & Language Mazes? These aren’t your typical ... Read More about Printable Mazes for Kids: Fine Motor & Language Skills
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