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Top 5 Activities for Kids 2015
What a year 2015 has been here at Sugar Aunts. We’ve had a few small changes (like our new look and colors) and big changes (like so many new followers on all social media outlets). I have had an absolute blast sharing developmental information and Occupational Therapy tips and ideas to readers (that’s you!). The…
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Snowflake Balance Winter Gross Motor Indoor Play Therapy Idea
When the weather is too cold to go outdoors and the kids are bouncing off the walls, you sometimes need to get creative. Maybe you’ve got a few Occupational Therapy students who would benefit from a vestibular movement activity like this snowflake balance beam! This is a great indoor gross motor activity for preschool or…
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January Calendar: Sensory Integration Activities Turning Therapy into Play
Last month, we created a calendar of Occupational Therapy ideas using a Christmas theme. It was such a hit among our readers (that’s you!), that I decided to create a monthly version of sensory integration activities. Be sure to read our blog post on Ayres Sensory Integration for more information on this theory. What’s better…
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Proprioception Winter Activity Cutting Paper Snowflakes with Kids
This time of year, kids can feel cooped up indoors when the winter weather is too cold to play outside. A proprioception activity that engages children can provide calming or regulating input that is desperately needed. Cutting paper snowflakes with heavy weight paper like cardstock, cardboard, or several sheets of paper provides proprioceptive input to the hands.…
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Proprioception Winter Activity Throwing Snowflakes
Proprioception activities are organizing and regulating. This weighted snowflake activity is a fun way to turn Occupational Therapy and therapy goals into play with a winter theme. Proprioception activity to throw weighted snowflakes This post contains affiliate links. Make weighted snowflakes. We used bean bags and felt snowflakes. Cut felt snowflakes from white glitter felt. Cut…
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Steam Train Dream Train Busy Bag
Great books for preschoolers need a fun activity to extend the fun. We’ve shared a bunch of our favorite books and activities here on the blog and this Steam Train, Dream Train busy bag activity is another great book and play idea. Busy bags are a playful way to get kids involved in…
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Kids Crafts Based on Popular Children’s Books
I would have to say that we really love reading books and creating activities and crafts based on the books. We’ve re-created books through play, busy bags, snacks, sensory play, but one of my favorite ways to explore a great book is through crafts. These are a collection of all of our crafts based on…
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Closet Avalanches and Other Stories of Big Families in Little Homes
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ZiplocSavesSpace #CollectiveBias I thought, “It’s a chilly December evening. We need a snugly blanket.” That was my last thought before the avalanche. The avalanche of blankets and hats and spring jackets that were long past their wearing season. Our…
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Kindergarten Sight Words with Winter Tic Tac Toe
I love to make homework fun. At the end of a long school day, the last thing my kids want to do is worksheets. They do it, because the are hard workers and want to do what they need to do. So, when my kids are hit with a new concept that makes for homework…
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Minion Party with Crafts, Snacks, and Decor
There is just something about the minions that make you smile. I love to watch my kids when they are watching them. They have big grins and lots of giggles that are irresistible. This minion party would be perfect for a Minions movie night party, birthday party, or creative play date. I’ve got tips and…
