See the recipe we used here: https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-wild-rice-soup-gluten-and-dairy-free/ We used black rice, so it looks purple! We did not have wild rice.....

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We made a sewer system out of therapy gym equipment!

Sensory bin time!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1672102103/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 I have been reading this to some of our kiddos and recommending it to families. It can be hard for some children to understand and you can always change certain parts of the book, but it is a great read.

It was so so yummy! We used peanut butter Oreos as the base and added powdered sugar and crushed Oreos as a topping.

We made mazes!

It was so yummy! We just added veggies, broth, lentils, and these spices.

Learn Play Thrive offers a set of online resources and courses designed specifically for parents of autistic children. These trainings focus on strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help you better understand your child’s unique needs and support them through daily routines, sensory challenges, and moments of distress like meltdowns or shutdowns. It is a supportive resource to empower you in nurturing your child’s well-being with compassion and confidence. L

We painted pumpkins! It was a perfect fine motor, visual motor, and sensory activity!

Here is a picture of the complete version! It was so yummy and easy to make!

If you're a parent preparing for a trip, consider using virtual reality to help your child get ready for the airport experience. The Interactive Media Institute has created a VR video that walks children through the steps of air travel, from check-in to boarding. This can be a helpful tool in reducing anxiety and making the airport process feel more familiar and manageable for kids, especially those with sensory sensitivities or anxiety. Link: https://thearc.org/resource/airp

We made a house out of our new magnet tiles!

We used frozen cookie dough, but they were great!

Check out the link to their workshop on Saturdays. https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids-workshop

In Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children , pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom highlights the vital role of unstructured outdoor play in children’s cognitive, emotional, and physical development. She explains how today’s sedentary, screen-filled lifestyles contribute to several health and cognitive difficulties, such as ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and emotional challenges. Drawing from her

We made a truck out of magnet tiles!

Janice VanCleave's Biology For Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work is a hands-on science book that makes learning about living organisms fun and accessible through 101 simple experiments. Each activity includes a clear purpose, materials list, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and easy-to-understand explanations. From talking with fireflies to tasting apples and onions, the experiments are safe, affordable, and designed for use at home.

See the recipe we used here: https://www.thefieryvegetarian.com/instant-pot-tofu-curry/