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Boost Your Math and Fine Motor Skills with Lollipops!

May 7, 2016 by Amy Smith

Finally, you can feel good about giving your kids lollipops!  This adorable game turns an old pool noodle into a kid favorite: big lollipops! Not only will the appearance of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: fine motor activities, kids games

5 Educational Spray Bottle Games

May 7, 2016 by Amy Smith

Improve your child's academic skills with letters, numbers, shapes, and words in these fun spray bottle games!

There seems to be some kind of fascination that kids have with spray bottles! What better way to sneak some educational value into an already motivating game than to incorporate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: hand stregthening, learning activities, play, preschool

Fill Up Your Word Cup

May 5, 2016 by Amy Smith

Improve your child's reading and letter recognition and fine motor skills with this eye dropper game

Kids adore playing with water, especially colored water.  So, why not incorporate learning into something fun so that the kids will be motivated to play longer (translation to parents= … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Handwriting Help Tagged With: fine motor activities, pincer grasp, preschool, water activities

Smart Sensory Squirrel

April 26, 2016 by Amy Smith

Improve your child's sensory experience along with academic learning concepts such as shapes, letters, or numbers with this smart sensory squirrel game. Your kids will love it!

Try making this adorable smart sensory squirrel with your child and let the learning experiences begin!   This activity is perfect for the busy mom, teacher, or therapist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: fine motor activities, learning games, preschool, sensory activities, tactile activities

What did the Piggy Eat?

April 24, 2016 by Amy Smith

Develop social skills, sensory skills, and tactile discrimination skills with this fun piggy game for kids!

This sensory based game called "What did the piggy eat" is sure to be a hit in any home or classroom! Children love games built upon silly concepts and this game is sure to make your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: fine motor activities, preschool, sensory activities, tactile activities

X-Ray Man for Excellent Writing

April 11, 2016 by Amy Smith

DIY craft that teaches kids handwriting, letters, shapes, colors, and numbers by using a baby wipes box as an X-Ray Man.

Want to sneak in some handwriting practice in a fun, child-friendly way? Play this X-Ray Man for excellent writing game! This game is simple to make and can be easily adapted to fit any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Handwriting Help Tagged With: handwriting, learning activities, preschool

Smarter Fishing Game

April 2, 2016 by Amy Smith

This smarter fishing game that teaches academics like letters, numbers, shapes, or colors, and, gross motor & fine motor skills,, and social skills in a fun game for kids!

Want to try a new spin on this old classic? This version of the fishing game adds extra elements to foster academic learning, and motor skill development, with the same excitement that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: fine motor activities, gross motor activities, kids games

Smarter Pizza Game

March 30, 2016 by Amy Smith

This smarter pizza game develops fine motor and math skills as the child becomes a pizza baker and places various toppings on a felt pizza

This fun pizza game will keep your child's interest and attention while developing math and fine motor skills! The game is simple and inexpensive to prepare, yet durable enough to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: fine motor activities, hand strengthening, learning

Sensory Tactile Boards

March 17, 2016 by Amy Smith

Learn how to make a sensory tactile board with various textures to help your child calm or soothe themselves

Sensory tactile boards provide a sensory experience for your child that may help to calm or soothe them when feeling anxious, or could arouse them when feeling sluggish through the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: fine motor activities, sensory regulation activities

DIY Easy To Open Clothespins

March 9, 2016 by Amy Smith

Children and adults with weak hands or fine motor skills will benefit from using these easy to open, modified clothespins for things like crafts to laundry. Find out how to make them here!

Clothespins are great for so many more reasons than just hanging up clothes! They can be turned into fun tools that help children develop hand strength, especially in developing their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Handwriting Help, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: fine motor skills, pincer grasp, special needs modifications, weak hands

How to Keep Writing on the Lines

March 7, 2016 by Amy Smith

Learn how to write in the lines without practicing more pencil-paper writing with these fun, hands-on methods designed to keep kids' attention and interest.

If you have noticed that your child's handwriting doesn't stay in the lines, then this article is a must read for you.  As an occupational therapist, I am frequently asked to evaluate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Handwriting Help, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: fine motor skills, handwriting skills, keeping letters on the lines

Turning Pages Made Easier

February 27, 2016 by Amy Smith

Simple tip on how to turn pages in a book easier. It's perfect for people with arthritis, cerebral palsy, hand weakness, and other special needs.

Is your child or student having difficulty manipulating their hands and fingers in order to separate and turn pages in books? Here is a valuable therapist's trick that is a cheap and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: fine motor activities, page turners, turning book pages, weak hands

Crazy Face Clothes Pin Game

February 25, 2016 by Amy Smith

Talk about getting a lot of bang for your buck! This game has several components to help foster your child’s development.  Squeezing clothes pins requires the child to use the thumb and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: fine motor activities, hand strengthening, pincer grasp

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