Looking for a fun craft? All you need is some large paper, painter’s tape, and paint (and of course your hands!). And bonus: this tactile art activity you can modify depending upon the skill level of the child. What is a Tactile Activity? Tactile input is a fancy work for using the sense of touch. […]
As pediatric therapists, we are always on the lookout for lightweight, compact movement ideas. Here are 3 simple paper plate activities: ninja moves, paper plate ice skating and paper plate yoga. These are not your traditional paper plate crafts since they require the kids to participate in physical activity, motor planning and fun! Need to […]
Does your classroom use fine motor centers or stations? Maybe your students move from table to table participating in different fine motor activities. Have you ever tried occupational therapy fine motor skill centers? An occupational therapy provider can lead each fine motor station guiding the activity. A recent research article took a closer look to […]
Do you struggle to find easy kitchen activities for kids to help out or learn new skills? It can be hard when parents are in such a rush. Let’s face it, sometimes letting them help makes it take way longer than it needs to or leave a huge mess behind. BUT, it is a very […]
The letter A is the first letter of the alphabet so it is always a great place to start, and it’s even better when you can color it! Print this free coloring page for your classroom today. Practice so many skills with this one page, NO PREP, letter A coloring page. You can grab it […]
Are you looking for fingerprint art ideas for kids? This FREE fingerprint art printable provides step by step directions to make some awesome people with your fingers! You can download it at the bottom of the post. How Does the Fingerprint Art Printable Work? All you need to do are these three steps: You can […]
As a parent, caregiver or educator, it can be so overwhelming when you walk into a toy store or browse online to pick the right one for a specific child. Do you choose the one with the most bells and whistles, the one with the popular cartoon character (we all know your child will want […]
This free back to school mazes packet includes 3 different worksheets to challenge your students visual motor and visual spatial skills. You can download it at the bottom of the post. How Does the Back to School Mazes FREE Packet Work? All you need to do are these three steps: You can print these in […]
As teachers, parents, and therapists, our lives are filled with clutter, whether it’s a desk covered with papers, a full email inbox, a kitchen drawer stuffed with items that don’t seem to belong anywhere else, or an overwhelmed mind trying to deal with too much. A cluttered mind is fatiguing and results in poor performance […]
Have you noticed that children are frequently overstimulated, fidgety, or constantly on the go? In today’s fast-paced society it can be very difficult to help children be present in the moment, slow down. and ready to learn. Here is a fun, simple strengthening exercise and motor timing game that requires no equipment – the slow […]