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Seasonal Activity of the Week: Easter Egg Hunt for Children with Autism

Thanks to the people at Therapics for reaching out to us to share this free activity!   It is great way to teach prepositions whilst helping a child with language challenges participate in the Easter...

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PT Corner: 5 Gross Motor Activities to Help with Dressing Skills

[Source:  Your Therapy Source] Gross motor activities that focus on postural control, trunk rotation, bilateral coordination, eye hand coordination,motor planning and balance skills are beneficial when...

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PT Corner: Buggy Imitation

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] We love listening to kids playing with their dolls and action figures – the sound of pretend play is music to our ears!  We are going “buggy” today with an activity...

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Paper Hands and Feet Gross Motor Activity

[Source:  Hands On As We Grow] If your kids love being active, then they are sure going to enjoy this one! These paper hands and feet are a simple and fun activity that will remind you of the game...

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Apple Toss Gross Motor Game

[Source:  Pink Oatmeal] I’ve always found that making things fun is the way to go.  Whether that be in therapy or at home.  I’m very much a “fun” exercise type person myself.  I’d rather play an...

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The Stuff the Turkey Game!

[Source:  Kid Friendly Things to Do] Boy oh boy, my kids have plum worn out this turkey bag. They have thrown stuffing (paper balls) into it for three days now. They just don’t get tired of it! It’s...

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Seasonal Activity of the Week: Thanksgiving Turkey Baster Relay

Editor’s Note:  I know it’s early to share Thanksgiving activities but I just couldn’t resist this one!   So adorable, and GREAT hand-strengthening therapy! [Source:  The Inspired Treehouse] For the...

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Gross Motor Activity of the Week: Nerf Turkey Targets

Thanks to Your Therapy Source for pinning this one! This is a great motor activity to do the last day before the Thanksgiving recess, or to send home with the kids to do with their brothers, sisters...

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OT Corner: Stocking Stuffers To Promote Motor Development

[Source:  Pink Oatmeal] It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost here.  I’ll admit, I’m pretty excited that the Hallmark Channel has started playing their Christmas movies.  Even though it’s not...

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PT Corner: Wheelbarrow Walking

[Source:  Starfish Therapies] Do any of you remember doing wheelbarrow races as a child? I do! I remember thinking it was hysterical that someone was holding my feet and I was racing someone else on my...

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