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Are you struggling to find age appropriate activities that build skills and challenge your child? Every child develops in a sequence of skills that are the building blocks for their future learning. Children need multiple opportunities to develop these skills in a variety of ways and learning styles.

I believe that all children can reach their fullest possible potential through hands-on play and activities.

My mission is to encourage independence, one activity at a time. The goal of this site is to provide resources, education, and encouragement for those raising or working with children of all abilities and ages.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, therapist or other professional, this site is for you. Welcome!

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Sensory Processing Overload Signs in the Classroom

Sensory Processing Overload Signs in the Classroom

Something I have heard from teachers over and over again is that there is not a lot of sensory processing information geared specifically for the classroom environment. As educators or therapists, we often have to sift through lots of general information or for the home and figure out how to make it … Read More...

Calm Down Toolkit For Kids

Calm Down Toolkit For Kids

All children can benefit from calm down strategies, whether they have sensory processing challenges or not. Today I have teamed up with Fun and Function to share this great calm down toolkit for kids. You can use it in your home, classroom, or clinic/school-based practice. It's a great way to … Read More...

Pre-Writing Skills Checklist for Kids

Pre-Writing Skills Checklist for Kids

If you've been around early education then you have probably heard of pre-writing lines. How do you know which pre-writing lines your child should know? And what ages should these pre-writing lines be mastered and turn into letters? Today I am sharing a pre-writing skills checklist that will help … Read More...

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