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Peanuts at Play

Peanuts at Play is a Physical Literacy program teaching children to make healthy lifestyle choices.

I am the owner of Peanuts at Play and created this business to teach parents and children physical literacy and how to keep and make healthy choices for life after seeing the lack of physical acitivity in schools and at homes.

10/02/2024

Introducing my October special Activity Box for kids with special needs. Each activity is thoughtfully crafted to address developmental goals such as dressing, sensory issues, social anxiety, sorting, emotions, writing, cutting, body awareness and safety awareness through fun games, crafts, baking and more.
So much and it all fits into this little box the kids also get to decorate.
How fun to teach kids with a theme related to the month that holds 2 holidays!

09/27/2024

I get asked this question a lot from parents and families I work with.
What is the difference between a tantrum and meltdown?
Here are 3 things you can look out for to tell the difference..

Tantrums

One. Tantrums happen when kids know what they want and can't have it. A goal is usually a tell such as wanting a toy and told no.

Two tantrums are short lived and kids can recover sooner than later.

Three Kids have communicated what they want they know what they want they are upset because they can't have it.

Meltdowns

One meltdowns can happen when kids are overstimulated or over sensory issues.

Two These can last longer and they seek tools to help regulate themselves

Three Kids are unable to express or communicate what they want and you may see more than one feeling such as mad and scared. They may even not know what they want.

I hope this helps.

08/29/2024

You don't need just a song for kids to learn their fingers, develop strength, be able to separate their digits and expose them to a different way to play with a food they can also eat.

07/26/2024

Water fun for hot summer days.
Recipe Messy Water Play.
One bucket
1tbsp soap or bar
Toys that can get wet
Tweezers
Fish rod
Scoop net

Instructions
Add water to bucket and soap. Put in toys and watch kids have fun and learn.
What they learn
Fine motor skills such as squeeze and more
Sounds they need to practice such as F or W or combos SH
Sharing turn taking with others
Waiting
Sensory skills
And so much more.

Take some of those water toys and practice or teach emotional regulation with the mommys sad and scared they can't find their kids.
Have your kiddo put their hands in the water to search for them and put them back as a puzzle.

04/24/2024

We had fun using a new tool for fine motor skills and strength. In addition we learned about Earth day and how to keep our community clean.
Nothing should stop you from taking your special kiddo outside and participating in community groups.
It's not only about the fine motor skills, they also have opportunities to talk and meet others for social and language development.
Bonus your outside and walking which can sometimes be the best therapy.

01/22/2024

Have non verbal kiddos. You may not have a talker board yet however you can improvise. If the kiddos hands are skilled they can cut paper or rip.
Then have them make it snow with the word GO on their board.
Then add WAIT by asking them to touch GO first before you let it snow with paper.

12/18/2023

What better way to paint than with pudding and sprinkles. Using food to paint is not only fun but a great way to introduce picket eaters to new smells feels and tastes.

12/15/2023

Fun way to combine both hands, following directions, upper body strength, waiting and so much learning. All in one activity like making cookies!
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10/23/2023

With Halloween approaching fast here are some fun ways to help your kiddos with special needs reach goals.
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Get those punchy fingers working with clothes pin letters and have them spell their name or practice sounds.

Use a fun straw and balloon or a craft leaf to help them practice breathing in their noses and out through their mouths. Make it a race with others for social activity. Need some physio in there have them do this on their bellies.
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Need something sensory. Add some spider webs to a box with items. Practice those fine motor skills as they pick up items ask them to describe the item for more speech practice.
Use pictures along the box to discuss steps or sequencing of a family getting ready for Halloween to spark conversation. 👍😁👂

10/19/2023

Believe or not oranges are a great way to teach fine motor skills. Kids have to peel it.
Also use that time to help them NOT become frustrated by practicing speech sounds or letters.
Strengthen those math skills by splitting the prices into 2 lines. Ask which one is bigger and is that fair ?
How can we fix it to be fair ?
Then enjoy delicious orange slices together.

09/22/2023

Kiddos needing fine motor skills will find this activity fun.
Have them spell out their names with clothespins.
Kids get the fine motor skill practice and learn to spell.
Add in speech therapy by sounding out the letters.

09/20/2023

Fun way to help kids with fine motor skills. Use this glow in the dark sticker paper with light and kids will want to write or isolate their fingers.

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