Here at The Inspired Treehouse, we're all about finding fun ways to celebrate the seasons with kids, but we don't stop there! All of our activities are also designed to give kids a little developmental boost - from sensory processing to gross motor skills to fine motor skills and more - we've got you covered! So what are you waiting for? The countdown to Christmas is on! Go ahead and dive in to our collection of Christmas activities for kids. There's something for everyone! Gift Guides Gift Guide: Toys to Promote Fine and Gross Motor Skills - Check out some of our favorite toys that ... Read More about 27 AWESOME CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
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GROSS MOTOR SKILLS AND LITERACY: ABCs OF MOVEMENT
One of the most important parts of our mission here at The Inspired Treehouse is inspiring children to move! And as therapists, we know that there is a very strong connection between movement and learning. Laurie Gombash, a fellow pediatric PT, has taken this concept and developed a product that is perfect for kinesthetic learners (those who learn best through movement!). After having dinner with her this summer, we were excited to receive a package in the mail that contained her ABC’s of Movement -- a pack of durable activity cards that encourage movement to reinforce early literacy ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR SKILLS AND LITERACY: ABCs OF MOVEMENT
Halloween Crafts: Spooky Spiders
It’s almost Halloween, and you know what that means! Time for some spooky Halloween crafts, projects, and activities to get your little ones in the spirit of the season! Today’s spooky 3D spiders are more than just cute, they’re the perfect way to work on lots of great fine motor skills at once! This one is great for younger kids who are just learning to cut on lines with scissors.Looking for more spooky fun with spiders? Try this cute spider bell necklace! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: -Black construction paper-White paper or cardstock for the background-Scissors-Glue-Google eyes-White chalk or ... Read More about Halloween Crafts: Spooky Spiders
Halloween Movement Activities and Fine Motor Fun
If you're looking for fun, simple Halloween movement activities and fine motor fun that give a big boost to developmental skills...you've come to the right place! Try a few of these Halloween movement activities, crafts, and games to keep kids entertained at a Halloween party, or bring them into the classroom to celebrate this spooky time of year with your students!All of these activities are designed to promote gross motor, fine motor, and sensory development. So they're more than just fun...they're good for kids too! Halloween Movement and Fine MotorActivities for ... Read More about Halloween Movement Activities and Fine Motor Fun
GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: LINE TAG
That last half hour before my husband pulls in the driveway from work are the hardest for me when I’m home with the kids. By that time of day, I’m tired, hungry, and cranky and so are my boys...not a good combination. One afternoon, we were playing (and whining and arguing and fighting) in the front yard while waiting for daddy to get home. My 5-year-old started talking about a game they like to play in the gym at school called “Line Tag” and asked if we could make the same game on our driveway using sidewalk chalk! It was the perfect way to entertain everyone (mom included!) for awhile ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: LINE TAG
Activities for Kids: 3 Fun Clothespin Games for the Car
The suitcases are packed, the luggage rack is loaded, and the cooler is full of snacks for the road...you’re off! And then it happens. “Are we there yet????” And the first bouts of whining and fighting break out in the backseat. You need some entertainment, FAST! Don’t worry - we’ve got your back with today’s road trip activities for kids! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Plastic clips/clothespins/chip clips; paper; pens/markers/crayons; Craft Lace (best for game #1 because the clips slide across it more easily); yarn or other string is fine for game #2; printable match-up pictures. WHAT TO ... Read More about Activities for Kids: 3 Fun Clothespin Games for the Car
The Visual System
Learn more about the visual system and how our sense of sight can have a huge impact on functional performance during day-to-day activities. This post contains affiliate links. Read more. About Vision... The sensory organ of the visual system is the eye. The eye and the brain communicate and work together to help us interpret our physical surroundings using sight, or, what we see. This happens through interpretation of light.Light rays follow a path through many different structures of the eye, finally reaching the visual cortex in the brain. Here, the object is identified ... Read More about The Visual System
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MAKE A STAR
When I think of the 4th of July, along with the colors red, white, and blue, I think of stars! Stars are so patriotic and fun! They are on our flag, in the beautiful night sky, and given to our children when they do something great at school. As an OT, I love practicing drawing stars with my kids. One of the best fine motor activities I can think of: motor planning how to draw diagonal and straight lines and working on accurately starting and stopping the pencil at the right points. Print out the template below to help your child draw a star. Then, read on to get ideas for some creative fine ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MAKE A STAR