Pencil grasp is an important part of child development, but it’s hard work learning to control a pencil, crayon, marker, or any of the other fun writing utensils you may find in a typical preschool classroom! A child’s thumb, first and middle fingers make up a dynamic trio we call Super Fingers. These three fingers work together to grasp a pencil as children develop their handwriting skills. Here are some quick ideas to promote using this tripod grasp early on and encourages these three fingers to work together. 1. Break crayons into small 1” pieces when coloring. 2. Practice pinching ... Read More about CHILD DEVELOPMENT QUICK TIP: DEVELOPING AN EFFICIENT PENCIL GRASP
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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
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: UNDERWATER PEARLS
When you think of July, what comes to mind? In northeast Ohio, I definitely think HOT, HOT, HOT and humid!! July is the perfect time for long, lazy days at the pool. We thought it would be fun to throw a few pool activities for kids into the mix this week. Of course, not everyone has a pool or easy access to one. This game can be done using a simple and inexpensive baby pool or even a shallow container. Have your children kick off their flip flops and get those toes ready for an underwater adventure! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Small pool or shallow container, marbles, a bucket WHAT TO DO: ... Read More about ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: UNDERWATER PEARLS
FLOWER GARDEN FINE MOTOR AND SENSORY BIN
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I stink at gardening. I mean I REALLY stink. My boys told me that the flowers I planted in the front yard are "looking sad" - and they're right. I may not have a green thumb, but the OT in me was still determined to come up with some fun fine motor activities that let my kids grow their own little “garden” anyway! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Kids tongs or tweezers, a bunch of fake flowers with stems (different colors and sizes), large tupperware bin, enough dried black beans to fill your bin about halfway, smaller cups or other containers, spoons, ... Read More about FLOWER GARDEN FINE MOTOR AND SENSORY BIN
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: DIY WATERMELON SCRATCH ‘N SNIFF STICKERS
*This post contains affiliate links. Read more. The taste and smell of watermelon just screams “SUMMER!” to me. Cool and crisp and it smells soooooo good!! For me, that watermelon smell brings back memories of chewing watermelon flavored gum while playing basketball as a kid. I thought it would be fun to create some scratch and sniff stickers with a watermelon scent that could be made even after the warm days of summer fade away! Looking for some stickers of your own? Check out these cute therapy stickers! Perfect for your water bottle, travel mug, or laptop! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: DIY WATERMELON SCRATCH ‘N SNIFF STICKERS
10 FUN BATH TIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
At The Inspired Treehouse, we know that bath time is more than just a good time...it’s also a perfect opportunity for some great bath time sensory activities and motor play! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. 10 Fun Bath Time Activities for Kids Here are ten fun activities for kids to bring some adventure to bath time at your house! 1 || Bring on the kitchen utensils! Turkey basters to pinch and squirt, spoons to stir and scoop, slotted spoons for a rainfall, soup ladles to pour into cups, tongs to save sea creatures from the waves, etc. What do you have in your drawers ... Read More about 10 FUN BATH TIME ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: DOWNWARD DOG
We're happy to be a part of the Kids Love Yoga series with our friend Giselle from Kids Yoga Stories! Each month, she will be featuring a new yoga pose, including pictures of children from around the world practicing the pose! At The Inspired Treehouse, we'll be showcasing the developmental and therapeutic benefits of each pose in the series. We frequently use yoga for kids in our therapy sessions because it’s a great tool for addressing a variety of developmental issues. Yoga can be used as a calming approach to target attention and behavior or it can be used with kids to focus on ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: DOWNWARD DOG
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: YARN BUNNIES
Working with objects that have a variety of shapes and sizes during fine motor activities helps kids learn how to adjust and adapt their grasp patterns for control and accuracy. In this fine motor activity, kids will create cute little bunnies right at their fingertips! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 1 small wooden bead, yarn, 2 googly eyes, 1 pom pom, 6 toothpicks, 2 clothespins, markers, liquid glue WHAT TO DO: Thread one end of the piece of yarn through a medium sized wooden bead and secure with a knot. Have your child to wrap the yarn around the bead again and again until his bunny’s “face” is as ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: YARN BUNNIES
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