Spring Fun!
Many years ago, we created this I Spy toys game, using real life toys and manipulatives. It was a fun visual perceptual skills activity that is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids! Let’s cover how to make your own I Spy toys game and what skills this builds.
To set up your I spy activity, all you need is items you have around your home. We used:
Colleen Beck, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist since 2000, working in school-based, hand therapy, outpatient peds, EI, and SNF. Colleen created The OT Toolbox to inspire therapists, teachers, and parents with easy and fun tools to help children thrive. Read her story about going from an OT making $3/hour (after paying for kids’ childcare) to a full-time OT resource creator for millions of readers. Want to collaborate? Send an email to contact@theottoolbox.com.
Judy’s Handmade Creations made super cute paper flowers.
This was an easy play activity to set up one morning. A few spoons, a bowl of ice, and a mini muffin tin made for an extra cup of coffee for momma!
These personalized telescopes were a great party favor for a Pirate theme birthday party. The best part was that they were almost free! I think I only had to buy the yellow duct tape…everything else I had on hand!