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Fingerprint Art from A-Z Fine Motor Finger Isolation
Fingerprint art is a fine motor powerhouse. These cute little Letter of the Week Alphabet finger print crafts don’t really show how many fine motor skills are bring addressed! Four kids in eight years make a lot of fingerprints. Fingerprints on the fridge, fingerprints on the sink, and fingerprints on the windows. Then, there…
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When Toddlers Ransack: Go out to dinner!
I just stopped and stared. I had just spent the afternoon cleaning the house, running loads of laundry, folding, wiping, swiping, and mopping. Our house sparkled. But now. I walked into the bathroom and stared. The entire contents of the garbage can were in the toilet. The toilet paper was unrolled and piled as high…
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The Ultimate Guide to Fine Motor Strength with Recycled Containers
When Toddlers are involved, bath time tends to be more wet than the splash zone at Sea World. I’m reminded of our bath time adventures every time I step into the shower and see Barbie dolls, plastic cups, and every kind of bathtub water toy spread all over the edge of the tub.…
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Jackson Pollock Inspired Tote Bag Art
Today, I’ve got such a fun and gorgeously simple art project to share. This Jackson Pollock inspired tote bag art was just the creative outlet my second grader and I needed one rainy afternoon. Splatter paint is a creative painting tool that kids love. As a Mama of four goofy/amazing/active/wild kids, Pollock’s balance of…
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Super Cute Turkey Treats
Sometimes a fun after school snack is just what a couple of kids need on a dreary Monday. Sure, sure. Your kids don’t NEED animal-themed, candy-eyed, cutest-thing-ever snacks. But it sure is a good day when you giggle with the kids over something as fun as these Turkey Treat snacks! So these turkeys are not…
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Super Fun Fine Motor Activity That Kids will Love
We’ve been on a bit of a fine motor and grasp roll around here! The last couple of days, you might have seen tips and ideas to work on precision in grasp and types of fine motor grasps. Today, I’ve got a fun activity for you that really works on fine motor skills. And the…
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Hidden Vegetable Crockpot Marinara Sauce
Crockpot Recipes are a lifesaver for busy moms. In fact, a slow cooker and a cookbook should be a common baby shower gift. Because when a busy mom is trying to care for baby, hold the toddler, and get kids from the school bus, all while getting after school snacks situated, homework started, and dinner…
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Creative & Fun Ways to Help Kids Cut With Scissors
Teaching and modifying for scissor skills is absolutely one of my favorite treatment areas in working with pediatrics. Today, I’m excited to share creative tips on helping kids with scissor skills. These ideas work with any type of scissors. From snipping paper to cutting complex shapes, there is a lot to cover! These ideas are…
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Pegboard Occupational Therapy Ideas at Home
Here you will find pegboard occupational therapy ideas using materials you might have at home. These homemade pegboard ideas are perfect for helping kids develop and refine fine motor skills at home. When I worked as an Occupational Therapist in the schools and in homes, one of my favorite tools in my OT treatment bag…
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Easy Tips to Help Kids Write On the Lines
Today’s blog post is all about helping kids with writing on the lines (and coloring in the lines!) You know those pesky places we are told to write and color to keep our papers neat and legible. As adults, it’s typically an automatic thing to write on the lines. But for kids who are just learning…
