Yoga has been proven to be a highly effective treatment for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This treatment is based on the ancient system of holistic healing and physical exercises. Research has shown that yoga can help improve focus, concentration, and motor control, which can all lead to
Looking for fine motor activities for preschoolers? Here are some great options that can help develop your child’s fine motor skills and prepare them for success in school. Some of the best fine motor activities for 3-year-olds include finger painting, bead stringing, and fine-motor focused games like “Pick Up Sticks”.
A few people have asked us, “What is a good playdough recipe?” Making playdough…What is it about play dough that is so freaking fun? The molding, the sculpting, the squishing…it never gets old. Whether you’re 3 or 103, playing with playdough is still very satisfying. This playdough recipe is one
Coming up with ideas for air dry clay is not tough to do. Making ornaments is definitely a favorite of mine. As with most sensory activities I find it relaxing and there are so many possibilities, the activity itself never gets old. There are a few different ways to make
Sensory Processing Disorder occurs when the brain cannot process information correctly when it is sent information by the senses. Often Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is paired with other diagnoses such as autism, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD as well as countless others. Children who have a sensory processing problem do
Sometimes it can be difficult to find answers about why our children are the way they are. Finding out what we can do to help them can be even more difficult. Here are some reading materials that we think are great resources for parents whose children who are in occupational
We all remember swinging as children…hours and hours of entertainment. Did you ever think there might be more to it than that? There are many benefits to swinging, for both children and adults, especially if they have sensory processing disorder (SPD). Some children will find the slow steady movement of
Sensory Workshop Lesson Plan (15 months – 4 years) If you haven’t taken your child to a sensory workshop, I highly recommend it. A sensory workshop is exactly what it sounds like — an opportunity for you and your child to experience a multitude of sensory experiences. Below is the
The best laid plans, right? With the car fully loaded we headed to the library for our sensory workshop for children ages 18 months to 4 years old. I had my lesson plan all mapped out, things to talk about while the children explored all the fun sensory stations we
The recipe for slime with Borax is easy to make and so much fun for kids of all ages to play with. The great thing about making slime is that it’s super easy, doesn’t use many ingredients and can provide hours of fun. It’s a wonderful sensory activity, both making