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🎨 ACTIVITIES & EXTRAS 🎨
A little bit of everything! 💙 Here I’ll share fun activities for kiddos, helpful printables for parents, learning games, and other extras I create or come across that I think are worth sharing. Some may be things I use with James, and some may just be something fun or helpful for you to try!
Before I Say “It’s Behavior”…
Sometimes what looks like “behavior” is really a clue that something else is going on. I made this as a reminder to slow down and look at what might be underneath—communication, sensory needs, hunger, tiredness, discomfort, too many demands, a change in routine, or simply needing more time or a break.
The second page gives you space to write down what you noticed and what helped, so you can start noticing patterns and keep track of what actually works for your child.
HOW WE’RE USING IT WITH JAMES:
I use this as a reminder for myself that when James is having a hard time, there may be more going on than what I’m seeing in that moment. It helps me stop and think through what he may be trying to communicate or what might be making things harder before I decide how to respond.
Scavenger Hunts
A little collection of scavenger hunts to get kiddos looking, exploring, moving, and having fun! 🔎💚 I’ve made different ones for different kinds of activities—from finding everyday things around the house, to exploring colors and textures, to making food exploration a little more fun. Pick whichever one fits what you’re looking for!
🏠 Home Scavenger Hunt
Find everyday items around the house—from a pillow and toothbrush to blocks, a book, and more. Perfect for an easy activity at home
⭐ Color & Texture Scavenger Hunt
Search for things that match different colors, sizes, textures, and characteristics like fuzzy, smooth, rough, shiny, squishy, and more.
🍎 Let’s Go Find Food
Turn food exploration into a scavenger hunt! Kiddos can look for foods that match each picture, including fruits, vegetables, snacks, and familiar everyday foods.
Match the Words to the Pictures
A collection of matching activities for practicing everyday words and picture recognition! ✏️ Kiddos can look at each picture, find the word that matches, and place it next to the correct picture. Choose the activity that interests your child and work through as many or as few matches as you’d like!
👕 Everyday Items
Match familiar clothing and everyday items with their written words.
🛝 Playground
Match familiar playground favorites with their written words.
🏠 Around the Home
This one has Bed, Chair, Table, Window, and Door.