When it comes to fine motor skills, parents often worry about their children lagging behind. But there are plenty of easy and fun ways to encourage fine motor development while stimulating the main five senses; hearing, seeing, touch, taste, and…
7 Super Engaging Learning Activities For Preschoolers
As any parent knows, keeping a preschooler engaged and learning can be a challenge. However, there are plenty of fun activities that can help kids learn while having a blast! With that said, here are seven super engaging learning activities…
12 Fast and Easy Science Sensory Activities for Preschool
Are you looking for some fun and educational science sensory activities for preschool? Look no further! These twelve activities are all quick and easy to set up, and they’re all sure to get your kiddo excited about science. From exploring…
Sensory Bins For Toddlers (Our Favorite Ideas and Items)
Sensory bins are all the rage right now! In this blog, we share our favorite ideas for sensory bins for toddlers, including sensory items and sensory bin fillers, to help bring the best sensory experience to your toddler or child!…
DIY Sensory Bottle – Easy Guide (Step-By-Step)
A DIY sensory bottle can be made with your child and for your child! Making these with your child can work on many different skills including fine motor, visual motor, and sensory processing as well as promote language development. How to Make Your Own…
7 Hula Hoop Games Kids Love – Improve Strength, Coordination, Balance
It is recommended that children and adolescents ages 6 and older get at least an hour a day of moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Hula hoop games can be a fun way to achieve this by burning calories, strengthening muscles, and…
5 Activities To Build Hand Strength Cutting With Scissors
Did you know that scissors skills are an important milestone in childhood development? Cutting with scissors helps to build hand strength, develop hand-eye coordination, improve bilateral coordination, and improve attention to tasks. Additionally, while using scissors the child is improving…
7 Water Play Activities – The Ultimate Sensory Experience for Kids
It’s a hot summer day, what better way to cool off than with some water play! Water play is a great open-ended, sensory-rich experience for children of all ages. Whether your toddler loves getting soaked from head to toe or…
Top 10 Building Toys for Kids – Fun STEM Activities
Experts agree educational toys or fun STEM activities benefit your growth, development, and mindset. Specifically, building toys for kids kicks playtime up a notch to help a child in several ways: Improve learning Encourage fine motor skills Inspire creativity Enhance…
5 Occupational Therapy Scooter Board Activities
My favorite toys and pieces of equipment are those that are open-ended, lending themselves to a variety of therapeutic and playful uses. An occupational therapy scooter board is one such piece of equipment! The scooter board can be used either…
35 Best Kids Books About Disabilities to Embrace Differences
Here are 35 of the best children’s books about disabilities to embrace differences through encouragement and inspiration. This list includes an array of children’s books that demonstrate the interactions and outcomes of disabled characters. Other stories portray a disability from…
20 Best Melissa and Doug Magnetic Toys for Toddlers
Magnetic toys for toddlers are a wonderful interactive activity to keep kids entertained and engaged. It’s a good toy to add to your child’s collection. So you may be wondering ‘Why?” Magnetic play enhances important skillsets like: Creativity Fine motor…