Pediatric Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists Inspiring Play

Tag: Sweet Treats

Sweet Sensory Bin with Letters

Sweet Sensory Bin with Letters

Looking to provide your child with exposure to pre-literacy and pre-writing practice? Check out this sweet sensory bin we made with alphabet cookies and frosting! We love getting creative with pre-writing and adding a tactile component. Practicing in shaving cream, sprinkles, play dough, rice, sand,…

Kid-Powered Coffee Can Ice Cream!

Kid-Powered Coffee Can Ice Cream!

Did you know you can make homemade ice cream with coffee cans!? This is the perfect summer all-star activity because it not only involves developmental skills in all of “Walk, Talk, Play” domains, but you also get yummy, delicious ice cream at the end! What…

Play Dough Cookie Making

Play Dough Cookie Making

We love getting messy with play dough and pretending to bake and create sweet treats! We made homemade funfetti and chocolate play dough and had a cookie decorating party! Click here for links for how to make these items: Rainbow Rice “Sprinkles” Funfetti Play Dough…

Donut People

Donut People

Make cute little donut people with craft supplies you may have lying around the house! Materials: Scissors Paper Paint QTips Jewels Glue Googly Eyes Pipe Cleaners Cut out donuts from available paper. Bigger kids can work on their circle cutting skills. Let your kiddo(s) decorate…

DIY Funfetti Play Dough

DIY Funfetti Play Dough

Does your kiddo love sweet treats and baking play? Give funfetti play dough a try. It’s easy, uses ingredients you likely have lying around the house; and your little one(s) can help with the process! Ingredients:  2 tbs. cooking oil 4 tbs. cream of tartar…

How to Make Rainbow Rice “Sprinkles”

How to Make Rainbow Rice “Sprinkles”

Kids love mixing sweet treats into play. It’s bright, fun, and always feels like a celebration! Here is a quick and easy way you can make rainbow rice or “Sprinkles” at home and get your little one involved. Materials: Rice Food Coloring ZipLock Bags Vinegar…

Cereal Necklaces

Cereal Necklaces

Cereal necklaces are both an activity and a snack all in one! String a few, eat a few. String a few, eat a few. All you need is your favorite “O” cereal and some lace/string. String works on both fine motor and visual motor skills.IIf…