A bug hunt fine motor activity is a fun and engaging outdoor game that helps children develop their fine motor skills while exploring nature. Bug Hunt Fine Motor Activity Setup: Supplies: Set-Up: The adult hides plastic bugs around the yard, under leaves, on logs, in the grass, or on bushes. Provide children with fine motor...

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

04.03.2025

Fun and Easy Vestibular Play: Tunnel Play to Encourage Crawling

Encourage crawling, balance, and sensory play with this fun tunnel activity! Perfect for home or therapy sessions.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

04.03.2025

Sensory Play: Laundry Basket Push Game

Try this fun and easy Laundry Basket Push Game—a sensory play activity that builds strength, coordination, and focus.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

25.02.2025

The Ultimate Guide to Weighted Blankets

This guide to weighted blankets will help to educate you on the proper use, guidelines, and who weighted blankets can benefit.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

11.02.2025

Shape Breathing Exercises: An Engaging Way to Encourage Deep Breathing

Uses these shape breathing exercises as a fun and engaging way to encourage children to use deep breathing as a way to calm and focus their bodies!

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

11.02.2025

The Importance of Play in Child Development

Discover the importance of play in child development! From building social skills and emotional intelligence to fostering creativity and independence.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

28.01.2025

The Best Tips to Help Left-Handed Children Write Better

Discover occupational therapy tips to help left-handed children write better! From ergonomic tools to proper hand positioning.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

22.01.2025

Benefits of Vertical Surface Activities for Handwriting Development

Discover the top benefits of vertical surface activities for handwriting development. Learn how these strengthen writing abilities in kids.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

15.01.2025

Winter Sensory Play: DIY Melted Snowman Sensory Bin

This fun winter sensory play activity uses shaving cream and simple craft supplies to spark sensory exploration and imaginative play.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

06.01.2025

12 Engaging Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers to Boost Development

Discover 12 fun and effective fine motor activities for toddlers that support hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and early development.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

17.12.2024

Roll a Christmas Brain Break Printable

A festive activity that helps kids recharge and refocus during the busy holiday season. Perfect for home, classrooms, or gatherings!

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

06.12.2024

Christmas Lights Scoop and Pour Activity for Kids

Boost fine motor skills, color recognition, and holiday cheer with simple materials for this Christmas lights scoop and pour activity for kids

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

16.11.2024

DIY Sparkly Pipe Cleaner Icicles: Winter Fine Motor Activity

Discover how to make DIY pipe cleaner icicles. Boost fine motor skills, creativity, and holiday cheer with this simple activity.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

29.10.2024

Candy Corn Sensory Bin: Fun Fall Activity for Kids

Create a festive candy corn sensory bin with colorful rice, candy corn, and fun sensory tools, perfect for sensory play and fine motor skills

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

17.10.2024

Tips and Tricks for Teaching Hand Washing with Kids

Grab a free download of hand-washing sequence cards, plus tips, tools, and strategies for teaching hand-washing to kids.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

13.10.2024

Pumpkin Patch Matching Game: A Fun, Sensory Fall Activity

A fun, sensory fall activity with the Pumpkin Patch Matching Game! Develop matching, sorting, and fine motor skills.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

09.10.2024

Exploring a Farm Animal Sensory Bin

Learn how to create a fun sensory play experience for kids that develops fine motor skills, language, and creativity with this farm sensory bin.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

30.09.2024

How to Make an Emotions Sensory Bag

Learn how to make an Emotions Sensory Bag, a fun and educational DIY tool to help kids explore and manage their feelings through sensory play.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

23.09.2024

Develop Fine Motor Skills with a Fun Fall Fingerprint Tree Craft

Create a fun and easy Fall Fingerprint Tree craft that helps kids develop fine motor skills while celebrating autumn. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

17.09.2024

How to Create an Emotions Sensory Bin

Engage your child's senses and foster emotional learning with a simple oat sensory bin activity.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

09.09.2024

8 Simple Ways to Explain the Sensory Systems to Children

Discover these 8 easy and fun ways to explain the sensory systems to children using simple language and relatable examples.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

31.08.2024

6 Reasons Why Children Should Learn About Their Sensory Systems

Discover 6 key reasons why teaching children about their sensory systems is essential for their overall health and wellbeing.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

06.07.2024

A-Z Brain Break Activity Ideas for Kids - Free Printable!

Use these A-Z Brain Break ideas to set up 5-10 minute brain breaks in your classroom or sensory space at home.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

05.04.2024

Fun Spring-Themed Handwriting Activities for Kids

Explore the beauty of spring through engaging handwriting activities! Discover fun ways to enhance handwriting skills with these spring-themed activities.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

28.03.2024

Easter Sensory Bin for Toddlers

A fun and easy Easter sensory bin for toddlers. My two year old loved opening the eggs and exploring this bin!

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

14.12.2023

15 Christmas Tree Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

15 Christmas tree fine motor activities to help your preschooler practice their pincer grasp, and develop their finger muscles.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

30.11.2023

Fine Motor Activity Advent Calendar for Kids

Celebrate the holiday season with this fun fine motor activity advent calendar for kids. Plus, there's a free download with clickable links!

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

30.10.2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Sensory Processing

This guide is an introduction to sensory processing. I'll define sensory processing, identify the sensitivity signs, and strategies to help.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

25.10.2023

DIY Autumn Leaf Confetti: Fall Activity for Kids

Help your kids create their own enchanting autumn leaf confetti with this easy DIY guide. Perfect for crafts and seasonal activities.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

13.10.2023

16 Fun Fall-Themed Bilateral Coordination Activities

Fall is here with these FUN fall/autumn-themed bilateral coordination activities that kids will LOVE! Apples, acorns, leaves, pumpkins and more.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

13.10.2023

12 Fall-Themed Pre-Writing Activities for Kids

Make learning pre-writing lines fun with these fall/autumn themed pre-writing activity ideas for kids.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

13.09.2023

15 Hands-On Activities to Promote Pincer Grasp Development

Pincer grasp helps prepare children for developing fine motor skills. Help a child develop a pincer grasp with these fun and easy activities.

Growing Hands On Kids By Heather Greutman

11.09.2023

10 Crossing Midline Exercises For Kids

What is crossing midline and why is it an important skill in child development? Here are 10 FUN crossing midline exercises for kids.

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The Importance of Play in Child Development

The Best Tips to Help Left-Handed Children Write Better

Benefits of Vertical Surface Activities for Handwriting Development

Winter Sensory Play: DIY Melted Snowman Sensory Bin

12 Engaging Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers to Boost Development

Roll a Christmas Brain Break Printable

Christmas Lights Scoop and Pour Activity for Kids

DIY Sparkly Pipe Cleaner Icicles: Winter Fine Motor Activity

Candy Corn Sensory Bin: Fun Fall Activity for Kids

Tips and Tricks for Teaching Hand Washing with Kids

Pumpkin Patch Matching Game: A Fun, Sensory Fall Activity

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How to Make an Emotions Sensory Bag

Develop Fine Motor Skills with a Fun Fall Fingerprint Tree Craft

How to Create an Emotions Sensory Bin

8 Simple Ways to Explain the Sensory Systems to Children

6 Reasons Why Children Should Learn About Their Sensory Systems

A-Z Brain Break Activity Ideas for Kids - Free Printable!

Fun Spring-Themed Handwriting Activities for Kids

Easter Sensory Bin for Toddlers

15 Christmas Tree Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

Fine Motor Activity Advent Calendar for Kids

A Comprehensive Guide to Sensory Processing

DIY Autumn Leaf Confetti: Fall Activity for Kids

16 Fun Fall-Themed Bilateral Coordination Activities

12 Fall-Themed Pre-Writing Activities for Kids

15 Hands-On Activities to Promote Pincer Grasp Development

10 Crossing Midline Exercises For Kids

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