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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
I love to make learning fun! I LOVE when I set up an activity for Aliza and her little eyes light up with excitement! She does not even realize she is doing a “learning skills” activity because it just looks like a fun game to her! This DIY shape sorting activity is a budget friendly … [Read more…]
This is an activity that kept my toddler busy and QUIET for a while!! #GOALS! This is a very simple activity to set up and easy for your little one to understand and complete! Threading straws with pipe cleaners works on fine motor and coordination skills! I also introduced her to patterns! So much fun! … [Read more…]
Do you find it challenging to find age appropriate learning activities for your tot or preschooler? I do too! I am here to bring you this simple and FUN activity that targets many beneficial areas along the way! My little one is not in school yet, but I feel it is my job to have … [Read more…]
It all started when Aliza was 19 months! I found out I was pregnant with my second baby and I IMMEDIATELY feared having two kids in diapers… my pockets were not that big! So I ran to the nearest baby store and bought our little one a portable potty! AW a big girl potty… for … [Read more…]