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I share child development tips, tools, and strategies using my background as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the school system. Topics include gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, pre-writing and handwriting, and sensory processing activities for parents, educators, and other therapists.
Hello Reader, Have you been searching for heavy work activities that actually work in a classroom or school environment? You’re not alone—finding sensory-friendly strategies that fit into a busy day and small spaces can be a challenge. That’s why I’ve created 12 Heavy Work Activities for School, a practical list of ideas designed to give students the proprioceptive input they need without requiring fancy equipment or a lot of room. Here’s what you’ll find: Activities perfect for classrooms,...
Growing Hands-On Kids New blog post from this week! Hello Reader, Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your kids entertained this winter? Check out my latest blog post on creating a Melted Snowman Sensory Bin! With some simple supplies, you can spark your child’s imagination while they explore textures, build snowmen, and have endless sensory fun. It’s quick to set up, easy to clean, and guaranteed to bring smiles. 🎉 ☃️ Read the Full Post Here Stay tuned, I'm working on a fun...
Growing Hands-On Kids This week's freebies from educators and therapists! Hello Reader, I'm back with this week's 8 freebies from other educators and therapists. We only have one more week of these freebies. I hope you've been enjoying them this summer. Check out some fun activities like visual help with waiting, alphabet printables, stranger danger social skills story, daily visual schedule, breathing techniques, sensory motor walk, feelings pictionary, and more! FREEBIE #1 FREEBIE #2...