It's summer break! Have you heard the infamous "I'm bored!" yet? Bust through summer boredom with these fun summer playdough mats that I'm giving as a free printable download. How to Use Summer Play Dough Mats These summer play dough mats are a great way to set up an activity station … [Read more...] about Summer Play Dough Mats Free Printable
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Fine Motor Station Cards
Fine motor stations are a great way for teachers and therapists to help children develop fine motor skills. This is a fun way for students to work on these skills through play-based activities. It's also wonderful for teaching self-regulation and social skills. In these stations, small groups of … [Read more...] about Fine Motor Station Cards
FUN Summer Activities for Kids
Summer is just around the corner. Today I wanted to share some of the FUN summer activities for kids that I have shared on my website over the years. Fun Gross Motor Summer Activities for Kids One of my favorite things we did a couple of summers ago was our gross motor minute to win … [Read more...] about FUN Summer Activities for Kids
5 Strategies to Support Pathological Demand Avoidance
Put on your shoes. No. Brush your teeth. No. Eat your breakfast. No. Tasks that appear simple and easy to accomplish are refused. Tasks that your child has done before. Tasks that other siblings do without question. Reward charts don’t work. Providing praise … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies to Support Pathological Demand Avoidance
The Process of Scissor Skill Development
The truth is I have a bit of a thing about scissor skills. I know they are important because they are a functional skill our children need to learn. They need to be able to cut out their worksheets. They need to be able to cut the pieces for their craft activities and to cut out their sight words … [Read more...] about The Process of Scissor Skill Development
Ocean Animal Origami Printable
Are you looking for fine motor activities for older children? Those fun preschool activities just aren't cutting it and you need something more age-appropriate. Origami is a great option for older children who need to focus on fine motor strengthening. Today I have a fun Ocean Animal Origami … [Read more...] about Ocean Animal Origami Printable
