Claire had a genius moment last week and busted out a sensory motor lesson plan for a group of preschoolers that I thought was SO AMAZING!! I think you will, too! The kids loved pretending to be fish flopping all over the dock, feeding the fish after using their super fingers to collect food, and catching flying fish with every ounce of bilateral coordination and hand-eye coordination that they could muster. Check out what we did! This would be the perfect push-in lesson plan for therapists who are interested in providing integrative services in the classroom. Fish Themed ... Read More about Fish Themed Sensory Motor Lesson Plan
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6 Easy Tips to Improve Pencil Grasp
Here are some of our favorite ways to teach kids how to improve their pencil grasp. One of the most common reasons that kids get referred for occupational therapy is because they have a "funky pencil grasp". When kids struggle with holding a pencil efficiently, there are lots of easy little tricks we OTs like to use to promote stronger, more effective grasp patterns on writing utensils. Beyond the Tripod Grasp... We hear from a lot of people who are worried about the “funky” way their kids are grasping their pencils. While most people think of the tripod grasp as the gold standard, ... Read More about 6 Easy Tips to Improve Pencil Grasp
FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES: SQUEEZE BOTTLE TRACING
You know you’re a therapy blogger when your daughter runs in the house one day and exclaims… "MOM, I have a fun summer activity to help kids strengthen their hands! Come and take a picture!" *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Yep, this actually happened. And, her activity was awesome! What she didn’t realize is that fun summer activities like this are not only great for hand strengthening but also amazing for visual motor practice and that all-important core strengthening! Here is what my 9 year old came up with. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: -A squeeze bottle -Sidewalk ... Read More about FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES: SQUEEZE BOTTLE TRACING
Fun Valentines Day Activities for Classroom Parties
Check out these awesome Valentines Day activities that are perfect for classroom parties! Have you ever been the eager beaver that signs up on the top line of the list to be a party helper in your child’s classroom, later realizing that the first space is the one that designates the organizer of the whole party? Yep, me too. As soon as I realized I was in charge of my daughter’s Valentine’s Day party, I trolled Pinterest for the latest and greatest crafts, games and snacks that would be sure to wow those third graders and their teacher while also winning me the Mom of the Year ... Read More about Fun Valentines Day Activities for Classroom Parties
CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS: PUNCHY CHRISTMAS TREE
These easy paper crafts for kids have become some of our most popular activities here at The Inspired Treehouse! Your kids will love the process of creating these punchy Christmas trees, and you'll love how easy the setup and cleanup is! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: -Canvas board or heavy cardstock -ModPodge or other clear drying glue -White paint (or just ModPodge if you like your background color) -Glitter -A circle hole punch -Scrapbook paper or paint sample chips WHAT TO DO: Pour some white paint and a hefty amount of glitter onto your canvas board. Have the kids paint it until the ... Read More about CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS: PUNCHY CHRISTMAS TREE
Taped Up Turkey Feather Craft
This fun turkey feather craft is one of our favorite Thanksgiving activities for kids! Perfect for a classroom party or to use as place cards at the dinner table! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.My girls are huge fans of using washi and duct tape to decorate and craft. They decorate pencils, make tiny wallets and wrap up gorgeous gifts. Check out this awesome taped up feather craft they made with their favorite art supply!Last week, Sofija came home with a blank turkey feather that she was to decorate, using her own unique talents, for their classroom door. She ... Read More about Taped Up Turkey Feather Craft
6 AWESOME HANDMADE TOYS FROM MAMA MAY I
We have something awesome to share today! Mama May i is a sweet online toy store that is full of handmade toys that are Waldorf and Montessori-inspired. *This post was sponsored by Mama May i. All opinions are our own. These gems are colorful, practical and oh so cute! Today, we’re featuring a few of our favorites, but we promise that once you head over to Mama May i, you won’t be able to leave without a cartful of one-of-a-kind toys for a special little child in your life. And when your products arrive, you will be in awe of the adorable packaging -- I couldn’t get over it! And what ... Read More about 6 AWESOME HANDMADE TOYS FROM MAMA MAY I
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
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