Saskatoon Region Early Childhood Intervention Program
Suite 10-2302 Hanselman Ave S7L 5Z3 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Activities that use stuff you likely already have around your house! We feature this kind of stuff often because we get asked all the time "what can we buy to help our child". The simple answer is... nothing! You can make fabulous toys that work on whatever skills you are targetting with stuff that you already have laying around. If you need help with this.. talk to your consultant! We are full of activity ideas that won't cost you a dime! https://www.theottoolbox.com/31-days-of-learning-with-free/

SNOWMAN BOWLING Here is a super fun, DIY recycle game that will help your little one work on their gross motor skills , fine motor skills, hand-eye coordinati...on and MORE! All you need is : * Bottles * Sharpie * Ball * Cotton balls * Hot glue gun . . Steps to creating: * Recycle your bottles * Draw a snowman using sharpie * Glue cotton ball to a ball to make a snow ball . . As always, teach your little one how to play and enjoy. Swipe for a preview of Ava's (2years old) great throwing! You go girl See more

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2 ingredient pumpkin fluff! If you need taste safe... you could try whipped cream instead of shaving cream! https://teachingmama.org/pumpkin-fluff-sensory-activity/

How cute is this!! Lentils, dollar store Christmas ornaments, a toilet paper roll grinch and a bit of imagination!

Hot chocolate bombs for kids! Inexpensive and fun for kids to watch!

a great chance to learn all about play!

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUILDING YOUR CHILD'S FINE MOTOR SKILLS. Ways to build your child's wrist, fingers, hands and arms for handwriting development.

AMAZING FALL SENSORY BINS FOR TODDLERS + KIDS https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/fall-sensory-bins-for-tod/

Great for kids with sensory issues who dont like to get messy!

We will always remember...

a fun way to practice scissor skills!

Now more than ever we believe in the importance of parents and children finding comfort in sharing books together.

a great fine motor activity!

We're so excited to unveil our programs & groups for this fall! We have a great mix of brand new groups and always in-demand favourites. Check them out, share them with your communities, and of course, call us at (306) 244-0127 with any questions, or to sign up!

Something exciting coming to Saskatoon!

Something to make you smile

For all those homeschooling families....

NON-FOOD SENSORY BIN IDEAS FOR KIDS How you can improve your child's sensory input with sensory bins that don't require food items. https://www.andnextcomesl.com//non-food-sensory-bin-filler

It's pumpkin season! What a great opportunity for a sensory bin and some counting as well!

The libraries are opening back up!

What a cute little activity to try! If you are afraid your child might fall, do it on the grass! Variations: -sorting activity- Have different color cups at the end and have the child bring different color objects to sort. Or have objects to sort by function or size. They can sort literally anything! -make this into more of a sensory activity by using objects with different textures to transport in the cups... -have the child place the objects into a water tube of container when they get to the finish line See more

great fine motor activity!

These are a great idea! And using the dropper works on fine motor skills as well!

Yummy smelling play dough! https://www.messylittlemonster.com//apple-scented-playdoug

Independence! Often, children are viewed as unable to do certain tasks. We want to challenge the narrative about this thought! How often could we say, yes ...to the little ones in our lives when they ask to help with a chore? How many times a day are we saying, no? Are children unable or can we provide them with more opportunities to practice the skill? Can it be an absolute pain to have to clean up after them? Yes. The work they are doing during these opportunities of independence is priceless though. When we provide our children with consistent opportunities to practice skills in a safe environment with encouragement and no expectations we provide them with confidence in their abilities! Something as simple as turning the spinner to clean the for lunch is engaging and appropriate for many developmental stages! The gross & fine motor skills that are gained through this seemingly unimportant activity are amazing. Not to mention, the connections in the brain being made regarding cause & effect, sensory exploration, (sound, touch, smell & sight) its all very exciting when youre experiencing it for the first time! So let your kids do safe stuff in the kitchen, include them in meal making - even if you dont think they understand what youre talking about, explain what youre doing anyway. The worst that could happen is they become a world-renown chef! Note: Many people have higher needs and/or barriers that mean providing opportunities for independence looks different. Each human and their needs are different! Thats why, at ECIP, we are relationship-based & child-centred. We work with families to know their needs and challenges to set them up for success! #ecip #yqr #salad #independence #spinthatsalad #letthemdothething

Egg Carton Push & Pull Game This is a great game for children to practice their fine motor skills, hand and eye coordination and more. You could even do colo...r matching by matching colors drawing around the holes. All you need is an empty egg carton and some straws. We had some smoothie straws on hand so we used those. Simply poke a hole with a scissors in the middle of every cups. Let your child push the straws in. If you dont have straws, you could use sticks, q-tips, crayons, etc.

This is true. Give your love and attention to what matters most

If you have someone in your house who is immunocompromised look at what the Wonderhub is doing!

How cute is this! What a great bath time activity!

P l a y a t H o m e I d e a Object permanence box This activity really helps babies to understanding the concept of object permanence. This is... the understanding that something still exists even when it cannot he seen, heard, touched, smelled or sensed in any way. I just cut some holes out of a cardboard box, taped around the edges so they were smooth and let Aureya take objects in and out. Development promoted: object permanence hand-eye coordination cognitive skills See more

Play is the highest form of research - Albert Einstein One of the goals of the West Central Play-Mobile is to promote the importance of play. Have a great weekend everyone and remember its okay to play the day away!

This is a great idea and a lot of fun! If you dont have a gate, use a large box, or even try and put the balloons from the living room to their bedroom as the coral! This is even great outside if it isnt too windy!

Play-Doh Lid Rings Matching Game DIY color matching game using cardboard box , toilet paper rolls, and play-doh lids. I cut around the circle outline of pl...ay-doh lid to make a ring. Then I hot glued the circle cut outs from lids on top of TP rolls. Finally, I glued the TP rolls on a cardboard. Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/twotolove_bairantwins #diycardboardplay #diytoys #recycleandplay @recycleandplay #mycolourfulplay @mycolourfulplay #playdohlids #diymom #colormatching #diytoysforkids #diylearningtoy #playbasedlearning #twins #BlessedwithTwinBoys #DrewandMatt

What a great idea!

Day 2: Tips for Helping Children Wear Face Masks. There are many noticeable changes as we adjust to life with COVID-19. One such change is increased use of fac...e masks or facial coverings. Wearing a mask is important and will help us stop the spread of COVID-19. It is important to note that masks are only for children over two years of age. Your child may not want to wear a mask and/or have a hard time keeping it one. Mask wearing can be especially challenging for children living with sensory processing differences. Such children may be more sensitive to the way the mask feels on their face, head, and ears. Some children may feel panicked when a mask is put on them. Other kids won't like the way the mask looks on themselves or others and might feel scared. And still other children are resistant simply because it is different and doing something that is different is hard for them. Let's strive to be patient and kind as we help all children, families and community members adjust to this change. The following tips offer some strategies and supports for children in our community. If following review of the tips, you have additional ideas that have worked for you, please comment and share. Your ideas may just be the answer for another child and family. In the post, I mention some additional resources: Social Stories: Younger Children: https://tinyurl.com/yb9dchp6 Older Children: https://www.autism.org///2020/04/I-can-wear-a-mask-1-1.pdf Simple Video for Young Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLO1GNXKmNE Putting a Mask on My Toys: https://tinyurl.com/yy8euss3

This is a great poster if you are starting to look for child care for your kids. You should have answers to these questions before your child starts attending the child care center or day home

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Visit the Moms & Kids Health Saskatchewan website for everything you need related to support for pregnant moms, newborn & childrens health and services. Moms and Kids Health Saskatchewan is a program within the SHA: https://momsandkidssask.saskhealthauthority.ca/

Look at this great program!

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Mark your calendars! Registration for our annual Back-to-School Supply Program will occur July 21 -23. This program is for low-income families with children re...gistered for grade KG 12 for the upcoming school year. Participants will receive grade-appropriate school supplies and a brand new backpack. This year we are offering online applications only, so we encourage those interested to prepare for the outlined registration dates. We encourage all low-income families in need to apply. For questions or inquiries, please phone our Family Services line at (306) 477-2363. Stay tuned for updates on our social media and website!