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Encouraging Independence, One Activity At A Time

Month: August 2018

Creepy Crawling Caterpillars Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers

August 31, 2018 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

This is a really fun craft as well as a fantastic fine motor activity! If you’ve been to a rehab facility where there is OT you have most likely seen clothespins! If not clothespins, then some type of resistant hand grips. This goes for all populations! Why? Well, because resistance grips or pins are a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities

The Best Developmental Toys To Practice Sitting

August 27, 2018 by KiaraKatherine 5 Comments

As a therapist, I know when kids are “suppose” to reach their milestones and us moms really want our babies to hit them right on the mark! The internet says my kid should be sitting by six months! Sometimes that is not the case! Every baby is different and it is OK that they are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Gross Motor Activities Tagged: gross motor activity, Occupational Therapy, sitting practice

Gross motor activity for toddlers

August 23, 2018 by KiaraKatherine 1 Comment

Do you have a mover and a shaker?! I do! I have a little busy body toddler running around my house all day long! Gross motor activities are a great way to poop your little one out! Along with being extremely beneficial of course 🙂 If your looking for a FUN, EASY, CHEAP, DEVELOPMENTAL, INDOOR, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Gross Motor Activities Tagged: gross motor activity, Occupational Therapy

DIY Egg Carton Caterpillars

August 21, 2018 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

Recycled crafts are my favorite! Cheap and easy! If you are almost done with those eggs, save the carton because we are using them to make these cute mommy & me caterpillars! Can you tell which one I made and which one Aliza made? 🙂 DIY Egg Carton Materials: Recycled Egg Carton Kids washable paint … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities

Circle Painting: First Art Piece for Toddlers

August 16, 2018 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

This activity is SO simple but at the same time, SO much fun! Aliza has been having a hard time recognizing a “Circle”. She confuses it with OVAL which is completely understandable! I wanted to introduce her to an activity that focuses on circles, so what better way than using paint! Circle Painting Materials: Kids … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities

5 Simple Sensory Bags for Babies & Toddlers

August 11, 2018 by KiaraKatherine 2 Comments

I am a 90’s baby and I was obsessed with these squishy bags (pictured below) when I was a kid! I remember I would bring it everywhere! Thinking back, I realize how much these used to calm me down and distract me, as I was an extremely active kid! I wanted to introduce a similar … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sensory

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