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Shape-O-Lantern

September 24, 2016 by Amy Smith

Find out how to make this cute craft activity for kids while teaching them about shapes, colors, and patterns

Skip out on the pumpkin carving mess and instead grab some felt pieces to make this adorable shape-o-lantern that your little 'pumpkins' will love!   The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: crafts, learning letters, preschool

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Amy Smith I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children. I created this website to offer parents, teachers, and therapists FREE ideas, strategies, and activities that they can do with their children to improve their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, academic learning, and regulate their sensory system all while "playing" (just playing smarter)! Read More…

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