Blog Layout

4th of July Crafts

July 3, 2023

Crafts for the 4th of July Holiday!

Uncle Sam:


Supplies:

  • 8 large popsicle sticks
  • Red, White, and Blue paint
  • Cotton Balls
  • Silver Star Stickers
  • Elmer’s Glue
  • Black Sharpie
  • Paint Brushes


Instructions:

  1. Paint 3 of your popsicle sticks white only halfway down
  2. Paint 3 of your popsicle sticks red only halfway down
  3. Paint 1 of your popsicle sticks completely red 
  4. Paint 1 of the popsicle sticks completely blue
  5. Wait for the paint to dry
  6. Glue 3 red and 3 white popsicle sticks in an alternating pattern
  7. Take blue popsicle stick and cut to fit across the length of the 6 sticks you glued together
  8. Glue blue popsicle stick horizontally where the paint stops (halfway down)
  9. Glue red popsicle stick under blue popsicle stick
  10. Glue cotton balls around the unpainted edges of popsicle sticks 
  11. Draw a face for Uncle Sam!


Fingerprint Fireworks

Supplies:

  • Multi colored paint
  • Worksheet 


Instructions:


  1. Go to pinterest and download the Fingerprint worksheet (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/410460953594406415/)
  2. Dip your child's fingerprint or thumbprint into a color
  3. In each of the circles on the worksheet put a fingerprint
  4. Change the color of your paint and repeat until all circles are filled 


Happy 4th of July!

Communicating Emotions: Zones of Regulation

March 25, 2025
The Zones of Regulation consists of four colored zones: Blue, Green, Yellow and Red. Each zone provides a visual for different kinds of feelings and energy levels. Organizing emotions into four simple sections can be a helpful visual for children, allowing them to communicate their emotions by simply pointing to one of the color blocks that hold the emotions they are feeling.

Types of Sensory Swings

March 10, 2025
Did you know that swinging can have a major impact on a child's vestibular system? The vestibular system is a sensory system in the inner ear that helps with balance and spatial orientation. Learn more about difference types of sensory swings including: bolster swings, ladder swings, cuddle/cocoon swings, hanging pod swings and platform swings.

What is Feeding Therapy?

February 19, 2025
Feeding therapy is a specialized type of therapy that can be performed by occupational therapists and speech language pathologists. Feeding therapy is most commonly utilized for babies and toddlers, as feeding and swallowing problems usually present early in life.

What is Torticollis?

February 13, 2025
What is Torticollis?

What Are Primitive Reflexes?

February 12, 2025
Primitive reflexes are reflexes that a baby is born with that typically go away(integrate) within the first year of life. However, there are times when these primitive reflexes to not integrate on their own and require the successful implementation of exercises.

The Developmental Benefits of Tumbling Classes

February 5, 2025
Recreational classes (specifically tumbling classes) are fun, social movement opportunities for children of all ages to play in a safe and secure space. But tumbling and gymnastics classes offer so many benefits, including: physical fitness, cognitive development, social skills, confidence and injury prevention.
Show More
Share by: