Someone recommended the game Blurt! to me as a way of helping my child practice vocabulary and word-finding. Here's what I think about it.
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We needed a new fidget toy for a child with braces. We decided to give Stretch Armstrong a try. Here's why I think it might be a good fit for us.
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If you’ve been around the homeschool world for any time at all, you’ve seen the game, Dutch Blitz. It seems to be in every catalog targeted at homeschoolers. Why? That’s what I decided to find out for all of us. I purchased for my family both the regular and expansion sets of the Dutch Blitz and took them for a...
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Is your child asking to play an RPG (role playing game)? Do you like the idea but aren’t a dungeon master? Trust me, I understand. Role Playing Games can be great to explore story development, character building, and problem solving. But they can can be intimidating to learn. So what games can you play instead?
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Toys are great. Toys can give your child a chance to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally. But sometimes you want to actually DO something instead of pretend to do something. That's where kid-sized tools come in.
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As both an OT and a parent, I am a fan of puzzles. Every time you work on a puzzle you are using logic, reasoning, and visual perceptual skills while also using some fine motor skills to put the pieces into place. Here is the progression of puzzle working and how to choose the right one for your child.
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I am a huge fan of dolls as part of imaginative play. A doll can allow a child to pretend to be an adult or older sibling. Dolls can also be friends and participate in adventures. I have some tips and things to look for when picking a doll for a child in your life.
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If you are looking for a small gift for your family or a child in your life, you really can’t go wrong with a card game. Card games help kids develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. These are some games my family has enjoyed recently.
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Are your kids missing all the playgrounds? Mine are! Our typical homeschool week tends to include visits to playgrounds. My kids particularly love swinging. But our current situation requires we find ways at home to fill that need.
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I am a fan of interesting crayons and helping children develop a proper grip before they start writing. Walnut Tree Infant Love's Crayons are definitely interesting. When the company offered to send me a set to review, I agreed. Which one might be a fit for your child?
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