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Jessica McMurdie

Back To School Party

Do you have the back to school blues? Feeling nervous? Excited? Or perhaps “nerve-cited” as one of my little clients described how she felt about starting kindergarten. However you feel, going back to school after summer break is a BIG transition for both kids and parents. Kids may be excited to see friends they’ve missed over the summer, but feel unsure about other aspects of school.Feelings of worry or even anxiety in kids can be expected during this transition time. Questions like… Who will be in my class? Are my friends in my class? Will I like my teacher? Who will I sit with at lunch? Who can I play with at recess? What if I miss the bus? All of these concerns are valid ones, so be sure to reassure your child by telling them that everything is figureoutable!

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Activities Valentines Day
Jessica McMurdie

Friendship Party

Valentines Day is a sweet reminder to celebrate love and friendship! The kids at the clinic love these friendship themed activities that can be practiced all year round. My kids and I host an annual Friendship Party to get to know classmates better or to reunite with friends they haven’t seen for a while.

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Activities Valentines Day
Jessica McMurdie

Valentine Scooter Board Obstacle Course

Kids will absolutely LOVE this scooter board obstacle course aka “The Valentine Car Wash”.

Lie down on your tummy and propel yourself forward through the tunnel. As you come across the Valentine, pick it up, then push up your arms to place the Valentine under your chest. This requires upper body and arm strength as well as weight shifting from one arm to the next, strengthening the shoulder girdle and core. It also challenges motor planning because your child must figure out how to move forward using their arms as well as sequencing multiple steps to collect the items as they propel through the tunnels.

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Easy Strawberry Jam by Jessica McMurdie
Activities
Jessica McMurdie

Easy Strawberry Jam

Easy Strawberry Jam Have you ever tasted a juicy, red ripe strawberry or eaten a plump raspberry that’s deliciously sweet and perfectly tart? Wouldn’t it

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Jessica McMurdie

How to Grow Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills with Gardening

Imagine a gardening activity that will help your child’s fine motor skills blossom!

Get ready for spring time with these easy garden activities to strengthen your child’s fine motor skills! Gardening is such a sensory rich experience… from the sounds of the birds, the smell of fresh, clean air to the feel of the soft dirt and tiny seeds…. Gardening is oh so good for you in so many ways.

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Jessica McMurdie

Fishing Game Craft

Catch Those Wiggly Fish! https://youtu.be/-DFNzOAWsxc Kids will love making their own mini fishing pole to reel in these wiggly fish. This fishing game craft helps

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