Learn more about the benefits of working on a vertical surface and find some creative ways for kids to work in this position! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One thing that stands out to me in the schools where I work is that you never see a good old fashioned chalkboard anymore! Gone are the days of feeling that chalky dust all over your hands, racing classmates to finish math facts on the chalkboard, and clapping out the erasers during detention! :)Back when I was in school, I never thought about the developmental benefits of writing and working on the vertical ... Read More about Motor Skills And More! Working on a Vertical Surface
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FAMILY PLAY IDEAS AND 3 TIPS FOR FUN AND EASY FAMILY PLAY!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Today, Quaker has asked us to share some of our favorite family play ideas and tips as part of Quaker’s Keep Playing! With Chewy campaign (check out #KeepPlaying on your social media sites to see what it's all about!). Quaker realizes just how important it is for families to have fun and spend time together - and so do we! Be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of this post to win your own Playdate Kit ($100 value), supplied by Quaker! As pediatric therapists, we’re naturally drawn ... Read More about FAMILY PLAY IDEAS AND 3 TIPS FOR FUN AND EASY FAMILY PLAY!
DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS: GRASP
The term grasp is easy enough to understand. It’s simply how children pick up and hold onto tools, objects - anything in their environment. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. What gets slightly more complicated are the huge variety of different grasp patterns kids use every single day as they play, work, eat, dress themselves, and more! These grasp patterns tend to change and progress as children grow from infants into toddlers, preschoolers, and eventually big kids! Babies tend to use what’s called a palmar grasp to pick up and hold objects. This grasp typically uses ... Read More about DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS: GRASP
35 MESS-FREE SENSORY PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Check out these other sensory play ideas that will stimulate ALL of the sensory systems without making a mess! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of the most common complaints we hear about sensory play is that people simply don't like the mess. We get it. Busy moms, dads, and teachers don't always have the time (or the energy) to clean up a huge mess after the kids have gone crazy with shaving cream or a big bin of sand. But what if we told you that making a mess with your hands is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to sensory play? The truth is that what ... Read More about 35 MESS-FREE SENSORY PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
10 Creative Sidewalk Chalk Games & Activities
These 10 Creative Sidewalk Chalk Games and Activities are the perfect way to get kids moving outside on a sunny spring day! We already gave you the rundown on our favorite creative ways to play with bubbles, our best ideas for playing with play dough, and some of our favorite ways to play with hula hoops. Now we’re moving on to another spring and summer favorite...sidewalk chalk! Who knew there were so many fun and unique ways to play? 10 Creative Sidewalk Chalk Games & Activities 1 || Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk from Playful Learning If you’re a DIYer, you’ll love this ... Read More about 10 Creative Sidewalk Chalk Games & Activities
BEST SUBSCRIPTION BOXES FOR KIDS: ANIMAL TRACKERS CLUB
Do you have a little animal lover in your house? That kiddo who could go to the zoo every single day of the summer and never get sick of it? The one who has watched every single episode of Wild Kratts a million times? ...Keep on creature adventuring! The one whose favorite game is “pet shop”, where he deposits his stuffed animals all over the house to be viewed by potential “customers”? Yep. We have one of those at our house too. So when I came across the Animal Trackers Club subscription program, it was like finding the most amazing gift - the kind that seemed like it was made just for ... Read More about BEST SUBSCRIPTION BOXES FOR KIDS: ANIMAL TRACKERS CLUB
Rainy Day Activities for Kids: Rainbow Throwing Game
Looking for fun rainy day activities for kids? Here’s a fun way to work on throwing a ball, visual motor integration, and color identification with your kiddos! It’s the perfect indoor activity for a rainy (or snowy!) day and can be played with one child or in a group. We think this fun would be a super fun addition to a kids’ birthday or St. Patrick’s Day party! Kids will love the combination of gross motor and fine motor skills in this game! Looking for more fun with color recognition? Check out this fine motor skills color recognition game! What You'll Need: -6 ... Read More about Rainy Day Activities for Kids: Rainbow Throwing Game
Cool Toys for Kids: 15 Ways to Play With Squigz!
Check out these cool toys - there are tons of ways to use Squigz to work on developmental skills with kids! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. When my boys got a box of Squigz for Christmas last year, I knew we had a winner. But I had no idea how many different ways there were to play with these awesome, sticky little toys until I brought them in to use in my occupational therapy sessions. From heavy work to fine motor skills to visual motor skills and more, the possibilities for these "fun little suckers" are endless! The Squigz Starter Set comes with 24 little ... Read More about Cool Toys for Kids: 15 Ways to Play With Squigz!
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