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Online Learning with EmbarK12
A while back we tried Embark12 for online learning. Do your kids love learning and playing with online games and apps as much as ours do? It is so amazing how much kids can absorb when they are playing on tablets and computers. If there is a way to encourage learning during “screen time”, we…
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Valentine’s Day Garland Craft Noodle Painting
Valentine’s Day activities are all around! If you are looking for a few Valentine’s Day activities to add to your OT line-up, I’ve got you covered with activities that pack a developmental punch. Have you been cutting any hearts yet? Covered a box in paper for a Valentine’s exchange? Bought cards for the kids…
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Snowman Math Kindergarten Theme
Kindergarten Math is new for us. Big Sister is half-way through kindergarten now, and has been learning SO much! Being that she’s our oldest, it’s all new for us, too! We’ve gotten used to the homework and the worksheets that come home each day and can see all of the creative ways her teacher works…
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Valentine’s Day Snacks Treats for Kids
Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away. We are loving all of the sweetheart ideas over on Pinterest these days. The red and pink hearts and sprinkles and CHOCOLATE are just so happy! The Share It Saturday features this week highlight some great recipes for Valentine’s day sweets for your loves. These are perfect ways to…
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Soda Dough Snowmen Sensory Bin
Did you see our Soda Dough Snowmen post from last week? We’ve been using our snowmen in all kinds of pretend play with loads of imagination! They came in handy one day for this Soda Dough Snowmen Sensory Bin. This is a Winter sensory bin that supports fine motor skills and tactile sensory input. Snowman…
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Winter Book List Winter Activites and Books
The first series with the All Things Kids members Mamas Like Me, Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails, All Done Monkey, Fun-A-Day, House of Burke, and Crayon Box Chronicles is wrapping up as January comes to an end. We’ve got plans for great series’ each month in 2014 and the first was a big success! …
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Scissor Skills Activities for Kids
Scissor skills were one of my favorite things to work on as a pediatric occupational therapist. There are so many fun ways to practice the skill of cutting lines. and the areas that need working on for improved accuracy can vary so mcu from child to child. Lines, paper thickness, and even scissors can be moditfied. …
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DIY Heart Shaped Tortilla Chips
Is it too early to make Valentine’s Day treats? Maybe not if love is celebrated all year long! These Heart shaped tortilla chips were just an added bonus and very fun for the kids. Add them to your Valentine’s Day occupational therapy activities or as a crunchy snack option to a sensory diet. Whether…
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Fine Motor Tripod Grasp Activity for Kids
We have many tripod grasp activities here on the website, and this one is a fun way to build skills with items you have in your home: loop cereal and tooth picks. Also be sure to check out our resource on an easy way to work on tripod grasp. Check out the idea below! Tripod…
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Crafting Poms Learn and Play with Craft Poms
Crafting Poms are SO versatile in children’s activities. They are not only a crafting essential, but also such an amazing learning tool! Play with crafting poms is almost instantaneous when you pull out a package of these fuzzy, colorful, soft materials. When we heard about the Ultimate Guide to Crafting Materials hosted by Craftulate, we KNEW that we…
