I love a good seasonal-themed activity. Spring is a great time to pull out some novel spring-themed handwriting activities to help engage your child or student in handwriting. Here are some of my favorite spring-themed handwriting ideas to use in your home, classroom, or clinic. Spring Handwriting Activity Ideas for Children Here are some fun... The post Fun Spring-Themed Handwriting Activities for Kids appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

I love creating sensory bins for holidays or special occasions throughout the year. It is especially nice when I can hit a good sale and get multiple items for sensory bins in one trip. When I created my St. Patrick's Day sensory bin, Hobby Lobby was having a 30% off sale on all their Easter... The post Easter Sensory Bin for Toddlers appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I was lying in bed thinking through some fun ways to count down to the Christmas season. Suddenly it hit me to create a fine motor activity advent calendar for kids. I'm trying to pick simple activities that are easy for you to set up each morning... The post Fine Motor Activity Advent Calendar for Kids appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

This guide is an introduction to sensory processing. I'll define sensory processing, describe how it’s involved in daily life, and identify the sensitivity signs. Plus, I'll give you strategies and activity ideas to help a student or child who may be struggling with sensory processing challenges. My hope is that you will come away from... The post A Comprehensive Guide to Sensory Processing appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

In one of my recent articles on fun autumn/fall-themed bilateral coordination activities for kids, I mentioned making leaf confetti. This is an excellent activity for many skills that we will discuss here in a minute. Plus, it's a wonderful way to recycle leaves into some fun crafts or to use as biodegradable confetti. Autumn/Fall Leaf... The post DIY Autumn Leaf Confetti: Fall Activity for Kids appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

Fall/Autumn is a great time to work on pre-writing lines, strokes, and shapes in a novel way that kids will enjoy and have fun with. Here are some of my favorite fall pre-writing activities for kids of all ages. Autumn Pre-Writing Activity Ideas for Kids Any of these activities can be adapted to add practicing... The post 12 Fall-Themed Pre-Writing Activities for Kids appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

Fall is in the air! If you love a good fall-themed activity, then I have a great list of fall-themed bilateral coordination activities for you today. Spicing up your week or therapy sessions with these activities will be fun for everyone! You might be surprised what that one child who is hesitant to participate will... The post 16 Fun Fall-Themed Bilateral Coordination Activities appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

Crossing the midline is something that all of us do every day without even realizing it. You may not realize it because it is an integrated movement in our bodies from childhood. Today I am going to share 10 crossing midline exercises for kids. I also have a free PDF download of 20 crossing midline... The post 10 Crossing Midline Exercises For Kids appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

If your child becomes anxious or very upset, having a Calm Down Box can help your child feel more comfortable and self-regulate. Here are 32 ideas of what to include in a calm-down box for your child or student. 32 Things To Put In A Calm Down Kit for Kids The items you can include... The post 32 Things To Put In A Calm-Down Box for Kids appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more

It's OK to feel angry or stressed out sometimes, but how can you calm down when you're a child? Calm-down strategies can be part of the solution and I have some ideas to help get you started.  Be sure to keep reading this post to find some more tips on how to use calming strategies... The post 25 Calm-Down Strategies for Kids – Free Download! appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids ..read more