If you go to any pediatric occupational therapy clinic you are guaranteed to see lacing cards! That is because lacing cards provide multiple therapeutic benefits for kids. Aliza has been watching me sew a ton and has been asking to help me. So I have modified her own lacing card to practice her “sewing” skills. … [Read more…]
Happy HALLOWEEN everyone! I hope you have been enjoying all of our fun fall and Halloween themed crafts and activities! Our activities have included sensory play, fine and gross motor skills along with cognition skills. For our last Halloween activity we made these Puffy Ghosts that involved fine motor skills and a little bit of … [Read more…]
A scissor skill activity for toddlers? WHAT? “I’m not giving my toddler scissors!” I know mom, it’s a scary skill to learn but did you know that kids should be learning scissor skills way before Kindergarten? This skill can be challenging to learn and it would be beneficial to have lots of practice before school. … [Read more…]
Would you guys believe me if I told you these TWO beautiful wreaths cost me $3 to make!? All of these beautiful materials were purchased at our local dollar store and they came out so beautiful! My mom started a tradition with me when I was little making Christmas wreaths! We made one almost every … [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…]
Our rainbow fish celery painting was such a fun, quick and creative activity! Sometimes my toddler is just soooooo bored and driving mama a we bit crazy that I need a simple activity to distract and calm her down for a little bit! One of Aliza’s favorite books is THE RAINBOW FISH which helped inspire … [Read more…]
With father’s day around the corner, Aliza and I decided to start working on our crafts a little early! This craft involved great fine motor skills for toddlers! Sitting 90-90-90: Ergonomics of a Child’s Work Space! Before I get into the craft I wanted to show you guys Aliza’s new work space! I felt guilty … [Read more…]
Hey Guys! Miss Aliza was blessed with so many amazing women in her life! A mommy, 2 grandmothers, 2 Great grandmothers, a Godmother, a great aunt and many more. This means tons of Mother’s Day gifts, and because mommy is not going to buy everyone a gift, Liza will make tons of crafts, which are … [Read more…]
Want a fun, CHEAP, and super easy MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT to do with your toddler, which also includes awesome STRENGHTING and FINE MOTOR SKILLS? Well great, because miss Aliza is demonstrating how to do this great craft below! All you will need is: Tissue paper (variety pack) Piece of paper Glue stick Green marker … [Read more…]