It’s getting down to the wire...Christmas is just around the corner! And if there’s one thing I always forget about until the last minute, it’s stocking stuffers! You too? Have no fear, this year, we’ve got lots of great stocking stuffer ideas for kids. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. And these aren’t just any stocking stuffers...we’ve rounded up all kinds of great fine motor, gross motor, and sensory toys that your little ones will love and that will be perfect for promoting healthy development! 1 || Holiday Reindeer Popper - This little guy is full of fine ... Read More about SENSORY MOTOR STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS FOR KIDS
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Kids Gift Guide: Promoting Healthy Development
Today, we're rounding up our favorite gift ideas in our kids gift guide! This list is full of great options for kids that will be more than just fun. Each gift is guaranteed to pack a whole lot of punch when it comes to promoting developmental skills too! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Gift Guide: Toys to Promote Fine Motor Skills 1 || Learning Advantage Hammer and Nails: We love this game not only for the fine motor benefits but also because it is great for visual motor practice. Your child will love using the hammer and nails to arrange different sized shapes ... Read More about Kids Gift Guide: Promoting Healthy Development
23 Ways to Create a Sensory Friendly Classroom
Here are 23 simple sensory strategies for the classroom! These ideas will help you move toward creating a sensory-friendly classroom. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Here at The Inspired Treehouse, we are huge advocates of giving kids exposure to movement and other sensory experiences to promote healthy development. One of the best ways to ensure that kids are getting what they need is by giving them plenty of opportunities for free play. Check out our Free Play Toolkit here! But what about when kids are at school? Recess is great (more ... Read More about 23 Ways to Create a Sensory Friendly Classroom
LUNCH BOX IDEAS: INDEPENDENT LUNCH PACKING ROUTINE FOR KIDS!
I’ll admit it. Packing lunches is not my favorite thing on my to-do list during the school year. I'm always running out of good lunch box ideas before we even make it through the fall! And this year, I have 3 kids who will require a packed lunch every. single. day. Ugh! But I'm bound and determined to make this year different! We’ve decided to start fresh with a new lunch packing routine in our house and...the kids will pack their own lunches! Yep, I have declared my own freedom from the monotony of cutting up sandwiches, portioning out chips, fighting over fruit, and ensuring ... Read More about LUNCH BOX IDEAS: INDEPENDENT LUNCH PACKING ROUTINE FOR KIDS!
DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS: U IS FOR UNDERSTANDING (COGNITIVE SKILLS)
Cognitive skills are the way we understand and make sense of the world around us. Kids have a whole arsenal of cognitive skills they use to tackle the demands of the day: from getting ready for school in the morning to completing their homework in the evening and everything in between. They need to be able to analyze thousands of large and small tasks almost constantly from the minute their eyes open in the morning. They have to plan, organize, and sequence their approach. Then, they have to follow through with their plan efficiently, adapting and adjusting their approach as they ... Read More about DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS: U IS FOR UNDERSTANDING (COGNITIVE SKILLS)
Art Activities for Kids: Partner Painting
Want to make a friend and a masterpiece? Cooperative art activities for kids are perfect for getting little ones to work together while also targeting visual motor and fine motor skills. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. This fun cooperative art project is designed to encourage partners to team up and make matching paintings by following one another's lead. This activity is straight from the pages of our book, Playful Learning Lab for Kids! Get your copy today and learn how to use this activity as part of an art lesson that also targets social skills. In the book, you'll ... Read More about Art Activities for Kids: Partner Painting
15 EXPERT TIPS TO HELP KIDS IMPROVE HANDWRITING: PEN PAL PROJECT WEEK 9
*This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We are so lucky to be a part of an awesome group of other therapy bloggers who always have great tips to share. Here are some of our favorite ideas from other pediatric occupational therapists about how to help kids improve their handwriting! 1 || Using Slanted/Vertical Surfaces to Improve Handwriting - Your Kids OT 2 || 10 Simple Drawing and Handwriting Games - Your Therapy Source 3 || Encouraging Reluctant Writers - Your Kids OT 4 || Handwriting Self Checklist for Kids - Your Therapy Source 5 || Alternatives to Table-Top ... Read More about 15 EXPERT TIPS TO HELP KIDS IMPROVE HANDWRITING: PEN PAL PROJECT WEEK 9
Developmental Skills: Crossing the Midline
Learn more about crossing the midline and why it's an important aspect of child development. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. What is Crossing the Midline? Crossing the midline means that a child is able to efficiently use and move the limbs of one side of the body in the space of the opposite side of their body.For example, if a child drives a toy car across the floor in front of him using only one hand, he might cross over the midline of his body with his hand and arm. When a child throws a baseball, he crosses over the midline of his body with his throwing ... Read More about Developmental Skills: Crossing the Midline
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