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Using Play to Increase Attention
What is play? Play is defined as an activity that a person engages in for recreation and enjoyment. For children, play is crucial to their development and learning. A child's primary occupation is to play, learn, and socialize (AOTA, 2015). As a child plays, they...
Long Island Yoga for Kids
Yoga is my absolute favorite way to exercise. I also love to recommend yoga for kids. Years ago I got into yoga as a form of exercise and stress relief. I ended up loving it so much that I was certified to teach “Group Exercise” through the American Aerobics...
Blogger Recognition Award
Woo-hoo! Sometimes you have to wonder if anyone is actually reading your stuff; but when something like this happens, it makes all the time and effort spent blogging worth it! This week I was nominated by Emily Vernon, a fellow blogger over at BlissfullyRaisingKids,...
Love Languages: Do You Know Your Child’s Love Language? A Book Review
This Love Language post is part of a blog hop all about LOVE for Valentine's Day! Check out the landing page for lots of other "LOVEY" posts! Also, get 30+ Valentine's ideas and activities, links are below... Love is in the Air! Do You Know Your Child's Love Language?...
Combining Handwriting and Play
Handwriting is an important functional skill for any child. Throughout the school day, children are expected to use handwriting to communicate their thoughts, express their ideas, and answer questions. The importance of handwriting in school curriculum has diminished...
How to Make a Weighted Fidget
How to Make a Do-It-Yourself Weighted Fidget I've been blogging a lot lately about fidgets and fidgety kids. Parents and teachers are always looking for a way to keep fidgety kids quiet and focused. Weighted items like vests or lap pads are commonly used by teachers...