Mess-free finger painting
Last week I put together a mess-free finger painting project for the boys. This was definitely a success! I first saw the idea on Pinterest ...
Organic Gardening... Growing Seedlings in Recycled Containers (tutorial) | Intuition Physician
I have been saving some old boxes and cardboard tubes and plastic lids and such for the past several weeks… it’s so wonderful how you can recycle things you find around your home into something you needed and wanted, for free! Today I’ll show you two different ways to create mini-greenhouses for your precious seedlings.... Read more »
Creative way to make printing practice fun
A fun hands on way to practice printing sight words, spelling, alphabet letters and pre-printing shapes.
Barefoot Parks and Sensation Paths - Playscapes
Continuing my musings on this idea of play-as-path and path-as-play…there is no better example of this in the ‘natural play’ arena than the barefoot park. Having led the way in the development of the natural playground, the European countries–particularly Germany and Austria–have moved on to advocate that natural elements and surfaces be accessible to the - Read the rest...
How to play with a newborn baby - Laughing Kids Learn
How to play with your newborn baby
Bubble Wrap Run: Simple Indoor Fun!
We had a package arrive that included a long piece of bubble wrap so on this chilly winter's day and after being cooped up inside with colds for a week, I knew exactly what to do with that bubble wrap! I taped it on the floor in the long hallway for a Bubble Wrap Run to encourage Gross Motor Skills and Large Movement! Both boys had so much fun with this all day long! Not only was it just fun to walk/run across, but we played this game where we had to walk as softly and gently as we…
DIY Sensory Board for Babies - Laughing Kids Learn
Here are instructions on how to make a DIY sensory board for babies. Simple to make and great way to have them explore textures and sounds.
Homemade Toys & Learning Activities from Felt
I love making simple toys for my own kids or as gifts for others. And one of my favorite materials to use is felt! It seems like the possibilities of what you can do with felt are endless, and the best part is it’s so easy to work with. You can cut it without worrying …
Sensory play activity with rocks - The OT Toolbox
We are huge fans of sensory play around here. This super simple rock activity kept the kids occupied for a long time one day. It doesn’t take much to keep a couple of toddlers and preschoolers busy when you give them a bin of soapy water and something to clean! Sensory play and fine motor play ... Read more
Sensory play activity with rocks - The OT Toolbox
We are huge fans of sensory play around here. This super simple rock activity kept the kids occupied for a long time one day. It doesn’t take much to keep a couple of toddlers and preschoolers busy when you give them a bin of soapy water and something to clean! Sensory play and fine motor play ... Read more
Stoplight Beanbag Toss - I Can Teach My Child!
This is a super-easy activity that teaches colors too! Here's what you'll need: 3 pieces of construction paper (red, yellow, and green), a piece of
DIY Garden Trellis Projects • The Garden Glove
Check out these DIY garden trellis projects, ideas and tutorials and find one that's right for the style, feel, and needs in your garden!