Have you been searching for heavy work ideas but are struggling to find something that will work for your classroom or school environment? Today I have you covered with heavy work activities for school. What is Heavy Work? Heavy work is a term coined to describe any type of activity that activates proprioceptive receptors. Proprioception […]
Our Preschool & Kindergarten Homeschool Routine & Curriculum
A few weeks ago I shared in my weekly email newsletter that we were starting our homeschool year. Some of you asked me to share what we are using for our homeschool curriculum and what our routine looks like. This is what we are doing so far for our preschool and kindergarten homeschool routine and […]
25 Heavy Work Activities for Home
Does your child struggle with focus and attention? Are you looking for some ways to help them self-regulate? Heavy work activities can be the answer! Today I am sharing 25 heavy work activities for home that don’t take a lot of set-up or equipment. What is Heavy Work? In short, Heavy Work is a term […]
Play Dough Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Pre-Writing Activity for Kids
I’m always looking for fun ways to work on pre-writing skills with my 6-year-old and 3-year-old. This play dough tic-tac-toe activity is perfect for improving fine motor skills and introducing the “X” and “O” shape to your child. It’s a great pre-writing activity for kids, especially kindergarten age. Play Dough Tic-Tac-Toe Pre-Writing Activity […]
How to Stop Letter Reversals in Handwriting
Do you have a child who is struggling with letter reversals in handwriting? Many still associate letter reversals with dyslexia, but this is not the case. Letter reversals are common for many children. So let’s take a look at some tips, tools, and strategies for how to stop letter reversals in handwriting. Should I Be […]
25 Heavy Work Activities for Kids
If you’ve been looking into sensory processing activities for your child or student, you have most likely come across the term “heavy work”. What exactly is heavy work and how it is beneficial? We’ll answer these questions today as well as give you some heavy work activities for kids. What is Heavy Work? Heavy work […]
10 Interoception Activities and Strategies for Kids
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 […]
