Halloween

Category: Halloween

Activities Halloween

Spooky Slime

Let’s get messy! In occupational therapy we have a few good and gooey reasons to make slime!

Introducing different textures in a fun way can help some kids improve their tolerance to wet and sticky textures. When your child can tolerate other wet and squishy textures such as finger paint and playdough, making slime may be a fun thing to try.

October 1, 2026 No Comments

Activities Halloween

Puffy Pumpkin & Fluffy Ghost Craft

For 3-D art that pops, make this adorable Jack O’ Lantern and a fluffy ghost that can almost fly off the page! Benefits of this

October 1, 2026 No Comments

Clever cookies & snacks Halloween

Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin Cookie

These cute Jack O’ Lantern Cookies are SO easy to make it’s scary!
Use ready made ingredients to assemble this Halloween cookie craft. There are several skills that your child will practice to make these adorable cookies, whether it’s a single treat or a platter of pumpkins to bring to your next party.

October 1, 2026 No Comments

Clever cookies & snacks Halloween

Spooktacular Halloween Snacks

This is probably the only time I don’t mind hearing “Boos” from my kids at the kitchen table! Your kids will surely think these Ghost Quesadillas are a spooktacular snack.

October 1, 2026 No Comments

Halloween

Spooktacular Halloween OT Activities

Halloween is almost here! Enjoy these festive “OT Tested and Kid Approved” Halloween activities while supporting your child’s development. Discover the therapeutic benefits of these Halloween inspired therapy activities to do at home or in the clinic.

October 1, 2026 No Comments

Activities Halloween Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Fidget

Is your child constantly touching things? Does your student have trouble sitting still while listening or while waiting? Do you ever find yourself saying, “Keep your hands to yourself!” If the answer is yes, then this Pumpkin Balloon Fidget is a super sensory solution for fidgety kids (and grown ups too)! Whether your child is feeling anxious or seeking touch input, this little Pumpkin Fidget helps keep busy hands busy.

September 15, 2026 No Comments

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Pressed Leaf Placemat

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Spooky Slime

Let’s get messy! In occupational therapy we have a few good and gooey reasons to make slime! Introducing different textures...

Activities

Puffy Pumpkin & Fluffy Ghost Craft

For 3-D art that pops, make this adorable Jack O’ Lantern and a fluffy ghost that can almost fly off...

Clever cookies & snacks

Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin Cookie

These cute Jack O’ Lantern Cookies are SO easy to make it’s scary! Use ready made ingredients to assemble this...

Clever cookies & snacks

Spooktacular Halloween Snacks

This is probably the only time I don’t mind hearing “Boos” from my kids at the kitchen table! Your kids...

Clever cookies & snacks

Witches Fingers Breadsticks

These eerie and delicious Witches Fingers Breadsticks are perfect for Halloween parties or just a wickedly good snack. But that's...

Halloween

Spooktacular Halloween OT Activities

Halloween is almost here! Enjoy these festive “OT Tested and Kid Approved” Halloween activities while supporting your child’s development. Discover...

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Pumpkin Fidget

Is your child constantly touching things? Does your student have trouble sitting still while listening or while waiting? Do you...

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Spooky Slime

Let’s get messy! In occupational therapy we have a few good and gooey reasons to make slime! Introducing different...

October 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Puffy Pumpkin & Fluffy Ghost Craft

For 3-D art that pops, make this adorable Jack O’ Lantern and a fluffy ghost that can almost fly...

October 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin Cookie

These cute Jack O’ Lantern Cookies are SO easy to make it’s scary! Use ready made ingredients to assemble this...

October 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Spooktacular Halloween Snacks

This is probably the only time I don’t mind hearing “Boos” from my kids at the kitchen table! ...

October 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Spooktacular Halloween OT Activities

Halloween is almost here! Enjoy these festive “OT Tested and Kid Approved” Halloween activities while supporting your child’s...

October 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Pumpkin Fidget

Is your child constantly touching things? Does your student have trouble sitting still while listening or while waiting?...

September 15, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

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