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15 ways to use your flisat table

August 19, 2020 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

I knew when I saw this table that I had to have it! If you are a mom or a therapist I am sure you have heard of it. The IKEA “Flisat Table.” It has become so popular with good reason! This table has endless possibilities for fun educational activities. I know you guys are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sensory Tagged: DIY, Fine Motor Skills, flisat table, gross motor activity, ikea, Occupational Therapy, rainbow rice, sensory bin, Sensory Integration, Sensory Play, taste safe, toddlers

10 Simple Sensory Bins

May 9, 2020 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

Check out these 10 simple DIY sensory bins that are beneficial, fun and engaging for your little ones.

Posted in: Sensory Tagged: babies, coordination skills, DIY, Fine Motor Skills, Finger Painting, grasp development, Occupational Therapy, rainbow rice, sensory bin, Sensory Integration, Sensory Play, taste safe, taste safe paint, toddlers, Water Beads

How to make taste safe sand

May 2, 2020 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

Create a fun and exciting taste safe sensory bin for your babies and toddlers to enjoy. This taste safe sand is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and requires minimal ingredients…

Posted in: Sensory Tagged: babies, coordination skills, DIY, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, sensory bin, Sensory Integration, Sensory Play, taste safe, toddlers

How to make taste safe finger paints

April 30, 2020 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

Hello friends! Thank you for stopping by to check this out! I have done this activity a couple of times with my girls and I absolutely love it. It only requires a couple of materials and it is so easy to set up…

Posted in: Sensory Tagged: DIY, Fine Motor Skills, Finger Painting, Occupational Therapy, sensory bin, Sensory Integration, Sensory Play, taste safe, taste safe paint

How To Make Chalk Paint

April 29, 2020 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

Today I have a magical recipe for you all, and you will not be disappointed! This chalk paint was so easy to make, only required three ingredients and took 5 minutes to set up…

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities Tagged: chalk, chalk paint, DIY, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Play

How To Make Rainbow Rice

April 29, 2020 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

I am so excited to share this with you all! Our rainbow rice turned out so beautiful, vibrant and it was a HUGE hit with my little ones…

Posted in: Sensory Tagged: DIY, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, rainbow rice, sensory bin, sensory bottle, Sensory Integration, Sensory Play

DIY Corn Lacing Card

November 13, 2018 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities Tagged: Fine Motor Skills, Lacing cards, Occupational Therapy

Puffy Ghosts: Includes FREE printable.

October 31, 2018 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities Tagged: Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Play

Silly Monster Hat: Scissor Skill Activity for Toddlers

October 29, 2018 by KiaraKatherine 2 Comments

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…]

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities Tagged: Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, scissor skills

Paper Plate Fall Wreaths For Kids

September 27, 2018 by KiaraKatherine Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Fine Motor Activities Tagged: fall wreath, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy
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