Persistence activities to help kids and families learn about the power of perserverance. Includes a free printable activity guide!
These 20 Activities and Lessons that Teach Obedience to Kids will help equip you to teach kids to obey. This is part of my character building series, a great resource for parents and teachers everywhere. The word “obey” has gotten a bad wrap over the years. Before you jump into this post and all it...Read More
Developing empathy in children has never been more fun than with this collection of 19 simple empathy activities for kids!
Responsibility activities for kids: Fun activities to teach kids to be responsible/ Personal, social, and environmental responsibility activities
Kids with ADHD or learning differences can struggle with self-esteem. Learn simple tips for parents and fun games and activities to boost self-esteem.
Perseverance and especially passion may sound unteachable but they aren’t. It just takes time and consistency. Repeat the following activities with your child to help them develop their inner grittiness, putting them on the path to happiness and success.
Explore the senses with these fun sense-of-sight activities for preschoolers. They are hands-on and practical.
14 cognitive behavioral therapy activities for kids to help little ones recognize their negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.
Impulse Control Activities for Kids: Fun activities, games, and resources that will help your kids practice self-control
Over 35 heavy work activities for kids, toddlers, and preschoolers that are designed to help calm and improve attention. Many of these activities can be done through natural activities your child is already doing!
If you are wondering how to help your child overcome fear, here is a 4 step process to help them manage and overcome feelings of worry and fear.
When something is off with the vestibular system it often presents itself as behavioral issues. These vestibular input activities support sensory needs and improves behavior
Learn how to teach gratitude for kids with these easy gratitude activities and ideas, because a thankful child is a happy child!
Learn how to change a child's inflexible thinking with this collection of tips, books, and activities to develop a growth mindset for kids!
When we first moved to the country, we had no TV, and things were really just fine. After that, we opted for Netflix, but just for Madeline, John, and I—not the little ones. Well, that lasted a little while but then the draw of the TV set in. Not for the kids—for ME! It's such
Brain breaks are an effective way to increase focus, support self-regulation, and boost a child's learning in the classroom (or home).
Over 35 heavy work activities for kids, toddlers, and preschoolers that are designed to help calm and improve attention. Many of these activities can be done through natural activities your child is already doing!
Check out this amazing list of printable prayer activities for kids. Use them in Sunday School or at home to teach kids how to pray.
20 Fun Conflict Resolution Activities for Kids / Worksheets, activities and games that explore conflict resolution strategies
Common handwriting problems like spacing, letter formation, sizing, illegible writing impact learning for students. Here's how to help.
The kids will have a blast and learn such a powerful lesson with this "Making Good Choices Object Lesson & Family Discussion Outline." Such a cool idea!!
If you want to know how to teach kids about germs and the importance of proper handwashing, this collection of germ activities for kids will not disappoint!
Use sensory seeking activities to calm and organize sensory seeking behaviors in your "wild" child or toddler that seems to never stop...
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, struggles with fine, gross, and/or visual motor skills, or needs help with handwriting, these occupational therapy activities will not disappoint!
Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors.
If there is one thing I know, it is busy boys. Trust me on this one. I have two of the busiest little people you have ever seen. Which, of course, is one of the reasons I am also a self-made expert on Quiet Time. As you may know, I wrote a bit about the
Auditory sensory activities are perfect for helping kids overcome auditory processing disorders, auditory seeking and auditory sensitivities. Try these 10 activities to help with auditory sensory processing.
Discover over 45 vestibular activities that can calm, regulate, and improve attention in your child. Plus, get vestibular exercises for...
Impulse Control Activities for Kids: Fun activities, games, and resources that will help your kids practice self-control
This post was originally posted back in 2015 on my blog and has been a popular post since that time. I worked for a decade as a family counselor and elementary school counselor before staying
Unlock the world of coding in a fun way! Explore printable secret coding pictures to engage kids in creative problem-solving adventures!
Heavy work activities are powerful tools for self-regulation, attention, focus, body awareness, and calming sensory input.
Everyone loves Wikki Stix! All of my kids – aged 12, 7, and twin 5 year olds all love these wax covered sticks of yarn. Ok, I admit it, even I love Wikki Stix. I love them both as a parent and I secretly enjoying playing with them myself. The first time I was exposed […]
11 fun problem solving activities for kids to improve social skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and anger management.
Learn what retained primitive reflexes are, why we should test to see if kids have them, and how to help them integrate these reflexes so they don't interfere with development. A must-read for pediatric occupational and physical therapists.
Try these hand-eye coordination games and activities with your kids. They are simple and quick to set up and play.
ABA therapy is Applied Behavioral Analysis.It is a type of therapy that helps Autistic children and adults in some cases learn appropriate behaviors and life skills.
Looking for activities to do at home with a 2 year old? Look no further because we've got you covered with 20 awesome at-home activities.
We’ve been learning about the continent Australia! One of our parents brought along some wonderful items from Australia to share with us. Boomerangs! Holding a Koala What’s on the Shelf? Here’s our unit studies shelf with materials about Australia Geography of Australia This is our Australia Geography folder full of images from Australia and the Pacific […]
As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These disciplines, often perceived as complex, can be made acc
If you are wondering how to help your child overcome fear, here is a 4 step process to help them manage and overcome feelings of worry and fear.
