January Brings Martin Luter King Jr Day and Groundhog Day

Each week at our clinic, we dedicate time to crafting in celebration of notable holidays and events. Crafts are a great way to promote creativity, improve fine motor skills, and mix up the regular schedule! This month, we are offering sensory-friendly crafts in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Groundhog Day. We invite you to join us in these creative activities and encourage you to share your experiences by tagging us in your Instagram and Facebook posts.

How to Make it an Intentional Craft

Each of the supplies are carefully selected to support the development of fine motor skills. As every child engages in sensory-seeking behaviors in unique ways, crafting offers an excellent opportunity to provide a safe and supportive environment for your child’s sensory needs. Don’t forget to praise and support your child’s artistic uniqueness!  

Ground Hog Day Cut and Paste or Color, Cut and Paste

Materials Needed:

• Print your free template from Teachers Pay Teachers

• Crayons, Pencils, Paint or Markers

• Scissors

• Glue or Tape

Instructions:

1. Print the pages from the template that you would like to use.

2. Let your child use desired supplies to decorate their own colorful groundhog.

1. Print the Cut and Paste Only version when applicable.  

3. Monitor your child with scissors to cut out their groundhog or cut for them when needed.  

4. Glue or tape together the pieces to create your very own groundhog!

Cut and Color Martin Luther King Jr Crown

Materials Needed:

• Print your free template from Teachers Pay Teachers

• Crayons, Pencils, Paint or Markers

• Scissors

• Glue or Tape

Instructions:

1. Print the style of crown from the template that you would like to use.

2. Let your child use desired supplies to decorate their own colorful crown.

3. Monitor your child with scissors to cut out their groundhog or cut for them when needed.  

4. Glue or tape together the pieces to create your very own groundhog!

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