This year, I was feeling inspired to come up with some DIY Christmas gift ideas for some of my favorite little people in the world - my nieces. Here's one of my favorite ideas! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of these sweet girls is a sassy, smart, artsy fashionista whose 6-year-old style would be the envy of any 36-year-old (including me). Her gift idea came easily: a totally rad art kit full of creative inspiration. Done!But my other niece? This one took a some more thought. Also super smart, this cool little chick is much quieter and full of ... Read More about DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Journal Kit!
8 Awesome Movement Games for Kids
Sick of all the screen time? Ready to get kids motivated and inspired to get up and MOVE? These are the games for you! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If you feel like your kids at home...or the kids in your therapy practice...are sitting in front of a screen more than they should be - you're not alone! With virtual school and with so many of us trying to stay healthy by staying close to home, kids end up in front of tablets, TVs, and video games way more than we'd like.That's why it's more important than ever to get creative with motivating kids ... Read More about 8 Awesome Movement Games for Kids
THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: TURKEY BASTER RELAY!
For the past few weeks, I’ve been over on Pinterest pinning all kinds of Thanksgiving activities for kids. I'm always on the lookout for great activities for kids, but you know what I’ve noticed? There aren’t very many gross motor activities out there for Turkey Day!I know, I know. You’re probably thinking that the best thing to do after a big Thanksgiving dinner is to just let the tryptophan coma take over.But, how many of us really get to enjoy that post-Thanksgiving dinner nap anyway? With a pack of kids running around the house and a rowdy bunch of relatives watching football, there ... Read More about THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: TURKEY BASTER RELAY!
Top Developmental Toys Recommended by Our Treehouse Team (and Kids!)
From developmental toys that boost fine motor skills to activities that promote creativity and movement, this guide is full of great options! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Finding the perfect gift for kids can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered with a curated gift guide packed with tried-and-true options! At The Treehouse (our non-profit organization where we offer developmental play groups for kids), we’ve had the unique opportunity to test countless toys and activities firsthand with kids ages 2 through 5. Our team of pediatric occupational and physical ... Read More about Top Developmental Toys Recommended by Our Treehouse Team (and Kids!)
Turkey Name Craft for Kids
This turkey name craft is one of our favorite ways to practice sequencing the letters of kids' names! Thanksgiving is a great time to incorporate fun, festive themes into educational activities, and a turkey-themed name craft is a perfect way to do just that!This activity targets fine and visual motor skills, helping young children learn to recognize, sequence, and write the letters in their name. For preschoolers and early elementary students, understanding how to spell and write their own names is a big step in literacy and feeling confident in their personal identity.Looking for more ... Read More about Turkey Name Craft for Kids
Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for Cutting
These fun toys that promote fine motor skills are perfect for getting little hands ready for cutting with scissors! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Learning to use scissors is an important skill for kids, but it takes practice, patience, and the right foundation.Before kids can confidently snip and cut, they need to build fine motor skills, coordination, and hand strength – and play is a perfect way to do just that! By engaging in fun games, activities, and toys that promote fine motor skills, kids can develop the necessary grip, control, and dexterity to succeed with ... Read More about Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for Cutting
The Ultimate List of Visual Sensory Toys for Kids
These visual sensory toys are the perfect way to provide calming visual input or to work on visual perception skills. This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Our eyes and brain communicate and work together to help us interpret our physical surroundings using sight.The visual system is important for healthy sensory processing because it helps us to assign meaning to the objects we see in our environment - What color is it? How big is it? How close is it to me?What better way to help kids develop their visual systems than by playing and exploring with some great visual toys! Here ... Read More about The Ultimate List of Visual Sensory Toys for Kids
Sensory Diet Vs. Movement Break
When it comes to helping children stay regulated and engaged at school and at home, two common approaches are movement breaks and sensory diets. Recently, we've noticed that these terms are often being used interchangeably, so we thought it would be a good idea to address the differences between the two.Movement breaks and sensory diets actually serve very different purposes and are implemented in different ways. Understanding the differences can help parents, teachers, and therapists provide more targeted support to children, especially those with sensory processing needs or attention ... Read More about Sensory Diet Vs. Movement Break
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