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Fine motor idea...grab a handful of dry pasta of a

Fine motor idea...grab a handful of dry pasta of any kind and something to thread it with: string, pipe cleaner, twine, shoe lace, etc. Very simple fine motor work that builds so many skills AND doubles as a busy activity to keep the kiddos occupied while YOU work away at the computer. How are you working and keeping younger children occupied??? 👦🏽👩🏼‍🦱👩🏻‍🦰🧑🏼👩🏾

Ohhh, it’s tricky to get the kids to do the hard

Ohhh, it’s tricky to get the kids to do the hard things in the place they feel safe and loved. Handwriting work they may have had in the classrooms might be a foot stomping “NO!” In the dining room classroom! Here are ways to make handwriting fun: ✍🏼
Easy handwriting activities: https://www.theottoolbox.com/handwriting-activities/
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Irresistible handwriting activities for kids who hate to write: https://www.theottoolbox.com/irresistible-handwriting-activities-for/
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Natural writing experiences (it’s not about the writing...or is it??? 🤔😁) https://www.theottoolbox.com/natural-writing-experiences-for-summer/
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All the handwriting tips & tricks in fun ways: https://www.theottoolbox.com/handwriting/

This is one of my favorite ways to learn (& play!)

Having a pre-planned set of occupational therapy a

Having a pre-planned set of occupational therapy activities in mind can be a huge help when it comes to addressing fine motor skills, visual motor skills, sensory processing needs, or other underlying areas. These kids use a lot of commonly found items in the home. Send along the links to families who need to work on skills!

https://www.theottoolbox.com/occupational-therapy-activity-kits/

More themed OT kits: https://www.theottoolbox.com/more-themed-occupational-therapy/

Fine motor kits: https://www.theottoolbox.com/back-to-school-fine-motor-toolkit/

Getting creative with supplies? How would you use

Getting creative with supplies? How would you use buttons & bottle caps to work on skills like fine motor precision, in-hand manipulation, visual perception, eye-hand coordination, scanning, or tracking? ➕Bonus points for math (ten frames, place value, algebraic equations)! 💡

Need some ways to build skills, inspire learning,

Need some ways to build skills, inspire learning, connect with the kiddos, AND take a minute to reflect on everything? Use that kitchen!
Cooking is such a great way to build motor skills, sensory experiences, build self-confidence, open up opportunities for conversation, work on math concepts, executive functioning...there are so many areas of learning and growth in cooking tasks.

Here are some resources on kid-friendly recipes that can be graded to make them easier or more difficult for younger/older kids:

Recipes that build skills: https://www.theottoolbox.com/cooking-with-kids-recipes/

Teach direction-following with cooking: https://www.theottoolbox.com/you-can-help-kids-with-direction/

Cooking and motor skills: https://www.theottoolbox.com/cooking-with-kids-and-hand-skills/

Quick fine motor, bilateral coordination, scissor

Quick fine motor, bilateral coordination, scissor skills, in-hand manipulation idea. Grab an egg carton, scissors, and paper. Kids can cut strips of paper (or just snip strips that you prepare for them). Then ask them to sort or count them into the egg carton one-by-one. ☝🏼 Holding several in the hand and dropping them individually works in-hand manipulation skills. Use what you e got and build those skills!

🧠 Brain Breaks! 🧠 These themed activities a