As we learn more about sensory processing, interoception is a term that is just beginning to surface in the therapy world. Interoception is the eighth sensory system and may have a huge impact on the kids we work with. Today I wanted to share some ideas on how we can support this fairly new-to-us sensory system. […]
The Importance of Messy Play for Children
Have you seen all the homemade play dough, goop, oobleck, and slime recipes on Pinterest? Or maybe you searched for a fun activity idea and came across the term “messy play” or “sensory play”. While messy play may seem like a new fad on the internet, it is an important part of child development. Let’s […]
10 Crossing Midline Activities for Kids
Crossing midline is a term you have probably seen if you work in early childhood education or pediatric therapy. Today I want to share 10 crossing midline activities for kids that you can incorporate into your home, classroom, or therapy sessions. Why Crossing Midline? The ability to cross the midline, or cross over the imaginary […]
DIY Button and Bead Magnets for Hands-On Activities
I’m always looking for ways to use items we already have in a new way. I love do-a-dot pages and you can use them in so many different ways instead of just the markers. So I created these DIY button and bead magnets that you can use for any hands-on activity. They work really well […]
DIY Texture Pattern Craft Sticks
I purchased some texture foam board a while ago and have been looking for some ways to use it. My daughter loves to categorize and organize things by different types, colors, shapes etc. I decided to make some texture pattern sticks for her to use for some hands-on pattern work, as well as a few […]
Practical Life Washing Activities for Toddlers
Toddlers are typically obsessed with water and washing things. At least my daughter was right around 2 1/2 years old. She would always imitate me with her own broom and dustpan when I sweep the floor and she also loved rinsing dishes at the sink. Even now at 6, she still loves helping out around the […]
Sensory Avoiding vs. Sensory Seeking Behaviors
I am surrounded by sensory processing resources and education all the time. I tend to forget that others may not understand many of the terms related to sensory processing behaviors or sensory processing disorder. I recently saw a conversation on Facebook between some acquaintances that prompted me to address some common misconceptions when it comes to […]
Seashell Washing Activity for Practical Life Skills
We have been on a beach and ocean theme here this week, mostly because mama is really missing the beach right now. I decided to bring the beach to my daughter since she has yet to experience it. We set up a beach-themed water table outside and for inside we did this really fun seashell […]
Pencil Grasp Development Handout
I’m often asked what typical pencil grasp development looks like. We tackled this topic in a previous post, but I had a reader reach out to me asking for a one-page handout that she could share with parents and teachers. So I created this pencil grasp development handout that you can use as a quick […]
All About Me Editable Worksheet for Special Needs Families
I love hearing from readers! One of my GHOK readers reached out to me with a request for an All About Me Editable Worksheet that she could give to her daughter’s teacher at the beginning of school. She had found some great options on Pinterest, but none of them were editable on the computer. So […]
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