Players take turns asking others for cards with specific emotions (e.g., "Do you have any 'happy' cards?"). If the asked player has the card, they must give it up. If not, they say "Go fish!" and the asker draws from the pond. When a player gets a pair of matching emotion cards, they place it face up and describe a situation that might cause that feeling.

Play this fun thanksgiving-themed bingo at home!

Use household items and art supplies for some fall fun you can craft at home.

Make a fun and simple indoor activity for kids to develop gross motor skills and more.

Get your hands and feet messy with this fun thanksgiving craft.

We recently featured some helpful tips for making mealtimes go smoothly during the holidays. Every child can benefit from our mindfulness this time of year, and one way to help your kids is to include them in the meal preparation!

Our Sensory Sensation Sorting Game is a hands-on activity designed for kids to organize items into sensory bins based on the type of sensory input it has. This game helps children improve sensory processing and fine motor skills while having fun!

Enhance your child’s bilateral integration, motor planning, and intrinsic hand strength for scissor manipulation skills through this fun and festive seasonal craft. You can use items you normally have at home!

A craft you can eat! This activity is great for promotion of spatial reasoning, motor planning, pincer grasp, body awareness and play with various textures.

Creation of the calm down toolbox provides social-emotional skill development and connection with your child.

World Diabetes Day is recognized on November 14 each year in an effort to spread awareness and help more people understand what diabetes is and how it affects individuals. An organization called Beyond Type 1 is organizing communities to help make this happen in an impactful way.

Many people are familiar with the five senses and ideas about how you are able to maintain balance in your body, but some may not remember the word “vestibular.” The vestibular system is what we think of when we refer to balance in your inner ear.

The March of Dimes promotes Prematurity Awareness Month, an effort where they (and others) raise awareness about the risks and current concerns regarding preterm birth for both infants and mothers.

When your child is in the middle of a meltdown, you simply try to help them feel better and stop the tantrum as soon as possible, but understanding the underlying cause can help you understand approaches to assist them, as well as prevent future recurrence.

What kinds of thoughts does this holiday season bring to mind for you?

For families of children with special needs, the holidays can bring a very different list to mind.

November is a month we recognize caregivers of many types. It is hospice or palliative care month, when we focus on showing our appreciation for those who care for others.

This printable board game focuses on gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and body awareness.

Make monster feet for a fun way to practice color recognition and get moving!

Build your own monster while engaging in developmental activities!

Make it a habit to check in with your engine to identify how your child is feeling and help them understand how others are feeling.