If you have a child that enjoys touching slimy textures, is working on fine motor skills, and likes to make a mess, this activity is for you! I did this activity with my class of 2-year-olds, I also did it with my daughter who was 4 at the time, and it was a hit. This […]
Early intervention is all about giving extra help and support to a child that has developmental delays. Every child is different and needs different supports. It’s important to be aware of where the child is developmentally so that you can help in the best way possible. For today I’m going to primarily focus on kids […]
Fizzing ice cubes makes for a great preschool science activity, but in this post I want to talk about using this science activity for eye-hand coordination. If you want more information on how to adapt this to different developmental skills, check out the Fizzing Ice Cubes Tutorial. I love activities that can be adapted to […]
Rainbow Stew is a fun, no-pressure way to work on so many different skills like motor skills, social skills, sensory play and more! Here are the things I like about this activity You can make the book come alive (pre-literacy) It’s a way to expose kids to different kinds of foods without putting pressure on […]
How to Increase Expressive Language With a Simple Balloon I always love activities that can target multiple developmental skills at the same time—and balloon play is one of those. This simple, play-based activity can support engagement, attention, communication skills, and both fine and gross motor development. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, playing with […]
How Swinging In A Blanket Can Help Increase Communication I know I say this about a lot of activities, but swinging in a blanket is one of my favorites for a neurodivergent child that is working on communication, particularly initiating (opening circles). Here are just a few reasons why I love this activity: It’s fun […]
Exploring Our Senses With Scavenger Hunts Our senses are how we take in information from our world. Some kids are more sensitive to their senses and may become overwhelmed easily, and others seek out a lot of sensory input. I love scavenger hunts in general because they’re a very low-prep way to make learning interactive […]
How Animal Actions Can Help Improve Motor Skills This is one of my favorite early intervention activities because it supports so many areas of child development all at once. It can help build language skills, cognitive skills, executive functioning, social skills, and motor development. In this post, I’m going to focus on perceptual motor skills, […]
