20 (therapeutic) Summer Activities
20 summer fun activities for kids with and without special needs. Work on fine motor, gross motor, sensory, letters, scissors/cutting, and more with the tips in this post by The Pocket Occupational Therapist
Halloween Slime!
Everyone LOVES slime! Slime is great for sensory, especially the tactile or touch sense. Kids all over enjoy making and playing with slime. We know that following a recipe and planning the outcome helps children to develop executive function skills. What are they? read my earlier blog post if you are looking for more information […]
20 Summer FUN Ideas (OT Approved!)
SUMMER is here! Most families look forward to summer’s relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can evoke great stress for families of children with special needs. School routines are predictable and provide consistency and the transition to summer may be a difficult one. In addition, the skills your child […]
Painting With Snow!
Snow Painting Fun for Kids of All Ages! So many are getting snow and winter blasts. How do we use this to our advantage? Play with it! Easy fun with nature, snow painting. Materials: Snow Food coloring Paintbrushes White card stock You will also need: Mixing spoons Small containers Directions: 1. Add 1/2 […]