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Princess Counting Crowns

June 10, 2016 by Amy Smith

If your little one loves dressing up like a princess, then this is the activity for you! This princess counting crown combines the fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and visual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: fine motor activities, math skills, princess activity, toddlers

Kid’s Trick for Putting Shoes on the Right Feet!

April 22, 2016 by Amy Smith

Kid's trick for getting your child to put their shoes on the right feet each time independently! Try it out, it's so simple!

Anyone with young children knows the struggle with kids who want to do 'everything' themselves, including putting their shoes on .... (and oftentimes, the wrong feet).  Yes, it is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Therapist's Tips Tagged With: dressing, preschool, self-care skills, shoes, toddlers

Welcome to Kids Play Smarter

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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