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…]
There are SO many DIY slime recipes out there! All being really fun, cool and of course slimy! You can also buy slime at almost any craft store (but what is the fun in that)! The slime recipe I am going to share with you today was so much FUN to make. I felt like … [Read more…]
I have been a little obsessed with fall leaves these past couple of weeks. I love the vibrant colors, shapes and textures of leaves that I have been finding. They have been utilized well for our fall activities. This gross motor activity tree was a ball, and one that we kept up for a while. … [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…]
Some days this mama just wants to avoid the MESS!! Lets face it, doing arts and craft activities with kids is messy, but today we managed to paint TWO pumpkins without a single drop of paint landing on my kiddos. NOW THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! This activity does not require much and is a … [Read more…]
OMG! My favorite time of the year is around the corner and we could not wait to start all of our seasonal crafts and activities! I am so excited that Aliza is at the age that she can understand holidays and sessions and it makes crafting so much fun! I remember as a child … [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…]