On Mother’s Day, I always ask to spend that day with my children, enjoying their little faces and their funny stories without interruption. In this activity, I’ll share a great way to spend one on one time with your child. You’ll get a glimpse of their favorite memories of you - you might be surprised by what they say and your heart just might swell a bit. Fine motor activities like this one can result in an adorable keepsake that you'll have for years to come...I know I have looked at mine a thousand times! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Several copies of pictures with your face and your ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES
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FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: FEATHERED CHICKS
In this fine motor spring activity, kids will use paint and feathers to engage their sense of touch and build their own funny baby chicks from scratch! If you're looking for fun Easter fine motor activities, these little chicks are perfect for play at home, at school, or on the go! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Orange poster board, scissors, small styrofoam ball, washable yellow paint (brushes optional), liquid glue (hot glue gun optional), 2 googly eyes, yellow feathers WHAT TO DO: Draw two medium-sized hearts (for the feet) and a small-sized heart (for the beak) on your orange poster board. Have ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: FEATHERED CHICKS
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: CLOWNING AROUND
Every circus needs a clown! The best fine motor activities are ones that challenge other skills as well. This fun drawing project will challenge your child's cognitive skills as they follow simple commands to make her own unique, funny-faced clown. Get out those crayons, here we go! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Paper, crayons, and the poem below. Draw a circle, make it big Put some swirls on like a wig Make a circle as a nose A tie on his neck or maybe a bow Now a smile big and wide An ear must go on either side Put on some eyes, make them brown Now you have a CIRCUS CLOWN! WHAT TO ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: CLOWNING AROUND
Simple Fine Motor and Visual Activities Using Pencils
Try these simple fine motor activities using only one simple material - pencils! Every household has a pencil or two stuffed somewhere in a junk drawer, on a desk, or in mom’s purse. Here are 5 beautifully simple play activities with pencils for kids using pencils that pack a lot of developmental fine motor punch! Dot Art Use the eraser end for dot art. This can be done using an ink pad, paint, or even a container of chocolate pudding if that is all you have on hand. Kiddos can create free art, or spell out their names with dot letters. They can use dots to create alphabet letters or ... Read More about Simple Fine Motor and Visual Activities Using Pencils
GIVEAWAY: CANON OR NIKON CAMERA BUNDLE
Want to be able to take your own professional-quality photographs of your kids and family? First, you'll need the right equipment. Thanks to Mom Spark, My Big Fat Indian Wedding and a group of other companies and bloggers, Pretty My Party is giving away your choice of a Canon or Nikon digital camera bundle! If you're a winner, you can choose between a Canon EOS Rebel T5i bundle worth more than $1,000 or a Nikon D5200 bundle worth more than $1,200! Thank you to the following blogs and businesses for making this giveaway possible: Mom Spark,My Big Fat Indian ... Read More about GIVEAWAY: CANON OR NIKON CAMERA BUNDLE
WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
What is pediatric occupational therapy? We LOVE being pediatric occupational therapists (OTs)! We feel lucky to be able to be involved with so many children and their families that challenge and inspire us daily. In occupational therapy, we encourage development, independence, and rehabilitation through the practice of everyday activities in schools, homes, and community settings. What makes this career so inspiring is that no two days at work are ever the same because OT encompasses so many diverse skills and is practiced in so many different settings. We consider the child’s whole body ... Read More about WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
Try This Simple Snow Themed Game!
If you’re searching for a fun snow themed game for kids, this one is perfect for working on ball skills as well as recognition of body parts. Do you want to build a snowman? If the weather isn’t cooperating, you can try it right in your own living room! If you’re searching for fun gross motor games for kids, this one is perfect for working on ball skills as well as recognition of body parts. Working on rolling a ball toward a target is a great precursor to other ball skills like throwing and catching. What You'll Need -Paper for making the parts of the snowman-A ... Read More about Try This Simple Snow Themed Game!
Holiday Gift Guide: Sensory Gifts for Kids
These sensory gifts for kids are sure to give you some great ideas for the kids on your list! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As an occupational therapist and mom to two young kiddos, I love a toy that encourages a child to use their senses! Here at the Inspired Treehouse, we believe that play is the best way to promote development and wellness for kids. So I've put together a list of some fantastic toys to promote sensory skills that address each of the senses: sight, touch, taste, hearing, smell, and don't forget about the vestibular system (or moving the body and ... Read More about Holiday Gift Guide: Sensory Gifts for Kids