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Lucky Sensory Bottle
Sensory bottles are very helpful in training children how to calm their body down; they provide a visual cue to help pair their breathing with and slow down. And with the variety of items in the bottle, this can be a great visual scanning activity to find different objects and have your child identify and describe them for language development.
Tissue Paper Rainbow Craft
Cutting tissue paper helps in building hand strength and bilateral integration. Working to collect the colors improves visual-perceptual skills. Crumpling and gluing works on fine motor dexterity, visual-motor planning, and sequencing.
Shamrock Speech Craft
Kids can work on their speech skills with this fun St. Patrick's Day-themed activity! Use this exercise to address sh-words. In addition to learning and practicing sh-words, kids work on articulation, phonology, and more!
Leprechaun Hat Streamer Craft
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, kids can make this fun streamer craft to help them celebrate on the holiday! You can use the template provided in our app or create your own at home by following the instructions.
Common Epilepsy Triggers Chart
For children with epilepsy, it can be very important that they are aware of some of the most common triggers of seizures so they can minimize the frequency of those episodes. Having a chart to remind them of ways they can be mindful and what to avoid could help them take an active role in their own health.
Rainbow Cereal Activity
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with this easy activity you can do at home! You’ll only need three things to make your rainbow:
Animal Alphabet Adventure
In this fun-filled activity, children will embark on an Animal Alphabet Adventure! This activity incorporates concepts of occupational therapy by promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive development.
Home Balance Beam
Use the balance beam you create to help establish vestibular support with a fun activity. It can help kids focus, regulate impulse, and of course, improve balance and posture!
Cereal Sensory Bin
Sensory exploration helps to strengthen the neural pathway and brain perception of the various sights, sounds, textures, temperatures, smells and tastes. Encourage your child to describe the things they see and feel or their characteristics.
DIY Play Dough
The play through this homemade dough can help support fine motor skills through strengthening hand muscles and improving hand-eye coordination as well!
Painted Rocks Craft
Drawing or painting can help develop fine motor skills, but also can increase self-esteem and boost confidence. This activity can also help your child express their emotions or help you understand their state of mind.
Cupid’s Heart Card Game
Kids will engage in interactive Valentine’s Day cards where they will complete a series of challenges related to occupational and speech therapy while collecting their heart cards. This activity can be done in pairs or individually, depending on the setting.
Colorful Speech Shapes
Colorful Speech" is a fun and interactive activity that aims to enhance children's speech and language development.
Happy Tooth Sad Tooth
What foods are good for your teeth and what foods are bad for your teeth?
Kids can play this visual activity to understand how to choose foods that will be good for their teeth and dental hygiene.
Ribbon Ring Craft
Kids can play, dance, and move after making this easy and fun ribbon ring craft (bonus: no mess!)
You’ll only need a few household supplies.
Flossing Game for Kids
Sometimes it can be a challenge to help children understand the importance of flossing. The process of flossing can also be difficult for children to see when demonstrating at home.
Valentine’s Hole Punch Heart Garland
Create this festive garland with just a few supplies but lots of developmental benefits!
Conversation Heart Sort
Use your leftover candy hearts to develop visual perceptual skills and fine motor skills. This activity uses visual perceptual skills to sort by color and identification of colors. Practice fine motor development using pincer grasp to pick up hearts and place into the correct spot.