Easy Sensory Bags for Babies and Toddlers
I have been experimenting with sensory bags lately for my one-year-old and have been pleasantly surprised at how ridiculously EASY they are to make! For a basic sensory bag, all you have to do is 1)...
View ArticleEasy Pipe Cleaner Bracelet
Bracelets are fun to make, but they can be really tough for kids who have poor fine motor skills. If a child wants to make a bracelet but is struggling with being able to use two hands together...
View Article4 Halloween Fine Motor Activities
I had a lot of fun working on Halloween fine motor activities with my students last week, so I thought I’d share four that turned out to be a great hit! These were done with kiddos ranging from...
View ArticleUse play dough as boundaries for cutting {Photo Friday}
Welcome to Photo Friday, a place where I share photos of therapeutic tools and ideas that can help boost your child’s development. Please give me feedback on my ideas — I love hearing how they go over...
View ArticleSanta Fine Motor Craft {Photo Friday}
Welcome to Photo Friday, a place where I share photos of therapeutic tools and ideas that can help boost your child’s development. Please give me feedback on my ideas — I love hearing how they go over...
View ArticleIntro to Messy Play: Painting with Shaving Cream
If you have a kiddo who is hesitant to dip their little fingers into messy sensory materials, or even outright HATES it, try giving them a tool such as a paintbrush or spoon. This will allow them to...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Instant Snow
Someone recently told me you can make instant snow by cutting open a disposable diaper and pouring water on it til it turns into a gelatinous, moldable sensory play tool. What?! As an OT who is always...
View ArticleMake your own marbled greeting cards with shaving cream and food coloring
I recently saw this great idea on Pinterest (of course) from a blog called Mess For Less. The post was about how to make your own marbled greeting cards and wrapping paper using shaving cream and food...
View ArticleToddler Fine Motor Activity with Pom Poms and a Plastic Container
Here’s an easy way to reuse a common household item and turn it into a toddler fine motor activity! All you need is a plastic food container and some pom poms. Pom poms can be found in the craft aisle...
View ArticleFine Motor Activity: Painting with Pom Poms
Here’s a quick and easy activity for toddlers and preschoolers that addresses fine motor and sensory processing skills! All you need is finger paint and pom poms, both of which can be purchased at the...
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