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
How to Help Kids With Self-Regulation: 30 Games and Activities
How can you support the development of self-regulation in your child? Check out some of our best activities and ideas here! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. What is Self-Regulation? When we talk about self-regulation in kids, we’re referring to the ability to maintain an arousal level that is appropriate for any given situation. Self-regulation also involves having the ability to generate appropriate behavioral and sensory responses to the input in different situations and daily routines and the ability to demonstrate self control: to monitor and ... Read More about How to Help Kids With Self-Regulation: 30 Games and Activities
Child Behavior and Self-Regulation Red Flags
These child behavior and self-regulation red flags may indicate that a child needs extra help or support to manage behaviors and self-regulation. As pediatric OTs and PTs, we spend a lot of time supporting motor skills and functional independence with everyday tasks and routines. But we believe that a huge (and often neglected) part of our role is to help kids develop self-regulation skills. We're so invested in this topic, that we even wrote a whole book about it! If you're a parent or professional who lives or works with kids who struggle with self-regulation, you'll ... Read More about Child Behavior and Self-Regulation Red Flags
Toys and Games for Self-Regulation
Check out all of our favorite toys and games for self-regulation! These would be great gift ides for kids who are working on developing self control and regulation. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If you live or work with kids who have difficulty with self-regulation, you know how difficult it can be to provide practice with the exact skills they need most - impulse control, social emotional skills, motor control, attention, and more.These kids often resist participating in activities and often won’t engage in activities that challenge their ability to ... Read More about Toys and Games for Self-Regulation
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