Do you ever have that time when you just need your kids or classroom to get some of that energy out?! ? Are you looking for something that is quick and fun and at the same time is accomplishing the need to wiggle? How about something that can engage the kids? Most kids love animals …
My toddler is obsessed with his stuffed animals. I mean like at least 10 sleeping with him a night. Which animal he likes the best really depends on the day. This week we tried an activity where we could use his stuffed animals in play while building his core strength. This idea came from the …
A super fun activity to do in the winter months is ice skating. Did you know that you can try this activity indoors as well? Yes you can, and it’s a great way to work on balance and strength. You only need a couple simple things that are likely already in your home for indoor …
My toddler has shown some interest in “goga” lately. He loves to take out my yoga mat and say he is going to do his yoga. Often times he will do a somersault on the mat. He’s so proud when he does it! More recently he has taken an interest in imitating the different yoga …
I’m often asked how to encourage upper extremity weight bearing with a toddler/preschool aged child. It’s not always easy in this age group as they are on the move and busy! We know that weight bearing through the upper extremity helps build strength through the hands/arms/shoulder complex/core. One of my favorite ways to get weight …
This post brought to you by SnowCast. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Pink Oatmeal. It’s that time of the year for snow. During the winter my toddler loves to go outside and play. With a baby and toddler in tow I have to be organized even when we go outside to play …
This year is the first year that my toddler is really excited about Christmas. In the past we haven’t really bought him a gift. We’ve just bought him what he has needed. This year is the first year that he is going to get a real Christmas gift from us. I like the gift to …
The scooter board is an awesome tool to use for strengthening in kids. It’s so much fun to use with so many different games and obstacle courses that it’s hard to believe that you could be strengthening at the same time! My 2 year old recently received one for his birthday. He really enjoys it, …
Lately C has taken a big interest in the alphabet. He affectionately refers to it as the EFG’s. Not the ABC’s, don’t ask me why? We will talk about different letters in everyday life, but by no means sit down for letter lessons yet at this time. I do have a set of magnetic letters …
I’ve found a little activity that keeps my toddler entertained for more than 2 minutes. It’s quite possibly a miracle! It’s simple too, like 1 minute to set up simple. My mom actually gave me the idea, so I must credit her. I’ve used it several times in the past few weeks. I love using our …
We’ve had a rainy/cool week around here. That combination is hard when you have a busy toddler who likes to be outside all the time. We decided to try a gross motor walk to make inside play a little bit more fun. When C was little he did the gross motor crawl. It was great …
This is about the time of year that I start to get a little bit stir crazy. I don’t think our temperature has even hit 10 degrees today! Not only am I stir crazy, but I’m having to keep my little guy entertained as well. Luckily, we have an unfinished basement that we spend a …
It’s no secret that a favorite thing around our house is water play. C started playing in the water as a baby and hasn’t stopped. We shared some of our favorite ways to play in the water last summer. In the winter, water play has fallen to the side on my end at least. C …
My son drinks out of a straw for nearly every meal. I started to notice how he was playing with his straw and working on putting it in and out of the hole on his cup. It’s pretty cool to see how little kids learn through every day life and free play. I decided that …
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An exciting milestone in our little ones lives is learning to climb the stairs. This milestone typically takes place around 21-24 months. At this age, children are still using a step together pattern (one foot on each step) and a railing. By 30-36 months, kids should start to alternate steps using the railing. At approximately 3 …
I love shape sorters (affiliate link). I’ve tried a DIY shape sorter for C and I’ve received one as a gift. They both are great, however C plays with them for about two seconds. He just wants to move, especially now that he is walking. As a physical therapist I’m always thinking “big” since I work to enhance …
We truly don’t need any more flashing or loud toys at our house. I don’t know how many times I’ve walk by our toy basket and had some random toy go off. I believe that some of the best options for playrooms or gifts for little ones are missed since they aren’t always on the shelves …
Who doesn’t love a day on the farm? I know that my son goes crazy over anything related to the farm. Tractors, animals, and the country! In my quest to come up with fun ways to incorporate the farm into motor and sensory play I came across some really great ideas. I can’t wait to …
C is pulling to stand on everything lately! His favorite place to pull to stand seems to be on our sliding glass door . Then he proceeds to pound on it! I’m sure he loves the feedback from the sound and all the things he can see outside. It made me think of one of my …
Playing in the water is fun, but all water activities must be supervised! I love summer and I love the water! My little guy really seems to be quite taken by the water too. Since we don’t live on the lake or have a pool we have found found ways to play in the water …