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![Have fun using the alphabet to help your little one get stronger with Alphabet Exercises by Starfish Therapies!](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/starfish_therapies_alphabet_exercises.jpg?width=1724&height=1148&name=starfish_therapies_alphabet_exercises.jpg)

## Alphabet Exercises

Have fun using the alphabet to help your little one get stronger with alphabet exercises!

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![Alphabet-Yoga_Starfish-Therapies-v3-Card1.jpg?w=504&ssl=1](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/Alphabet-Yoga_Starfish-Therapies-v3-Card1.jpg%3Fw=504%26ssl=1.jpg?width=250&height=179&name=Alphabet-Yoga_Starfish-Therapies-v3-Card1.jpg%3Fw=504%26ssl=1.jpg)

## Alphabet Yoga Cards Intro

A fun and engaging way to introduce kids to movement, mindfulness, and learning.

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![Coloring Pages Free Printable - Starfish Therapies](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-High-Five_Starfish-Therapies%20(1).jpg?width=396&height=305&name=Starfish-Therapies-Download-High-Five_Starfish-Therapies%20(1).jpg)

## Coloring Pages

Free printable fun & festive coloring sheets to celebrate holidays & more!

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![Cutting Straight &amp; Curved Lines | Free Resource - Starfish Therapies](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-Cutting-Lines-Worksheet-Starfish-Therapies.jpg?width=1006&height=866&name=Starfish-Therapies-Download-Cutting-Lines-Worksheet-Starfish-Therapies.jpg)

## Cutting Lines

Learn to cut straight and curved lines!

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![Pre-writing Tracing - Trace the lines to help the animals find their way to the jungle!](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-pre-writing-tracing-Starfish-Therapies.jpg?width=1044&height=794&name=Starfish-Therapies-Download-pre-writing-tracing-Starfish-Therapies.jpg)

## Pre-writing: Tracing

Trace the lines to help the animals find their way to the jungle.

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![Get creative and go on a fine motor scavenger hunt!](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-Fine-Motor-Scavenger-Hunt-Starfish-Therapies.jpg?width=512&height=371&name=Starfish-Therapies-Download-Fine-Motor-Scavenger-Hunt-Starfish-Therapies.jpg)

## Scavenger Hunt: Fine Motor

Get creative and go on a fine motor scavenger hunt!

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![Gross Motor Scavenger Hunt | Active Learning for Kids | Starfish Therapies](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-Gross-Motor-Scavenger-Hunt-Starfish-Therapies.jpg?width=516&height=345&name=Starfish-Therapies-Download-Gross-Motor-Scavenger-Hunt-Starfish-Therapies.jpg)

## Scavenger Hunt: Gross Motor

Get creative and go on a gross motor scavenger hunt!

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## Yoga Bingo

Another fun way to incorporate yoga into activities with kids - make it a bingo game!

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![Yoga-Games_Starfish-Therapies](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Yoga-Games_Starfish-Therapies.png?width=600&height=450&name=Yoga-Games_Starfish-Therapies.png)

## Yoga Games

Several games you can play using yoga poses - great to pair with other yoga fun!

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## Yoga Games (ES)

Spanish Language Version - game ideas to vary how you play with the alphabet yoga cards!

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![Build Your Own Snowman - Starfish Therapies](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-Build-Your-Own-Snowman_Starfish-Therapies.jpg?width=1386&height=1062&name=Starfish-Therapies-Download-Build-Your-Own-Snowman_Starfish-Therapies.jpg)

## Build Your Own Snowman

Have a fun scavenger hung collecting the snowman pieces and get some gross motor activities in as well!

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![Starfish's favorite Easter Egg Hunt and other awesome activities!](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Easter-Egg-Hunt-Activity_Starfish-Therapies.jpg?width=604&height=401&name=Starfish-Easter-Egg-Hunt-Activity_Starfish-Therapies.jpg)

## Easter Egg Activities

Starfish's favorite Easter Egg Hunt and other awesome activities!

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![Pumpkin-Pack-Fun](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Pumpkin-Pack-Fun.png?width=900&height=675&name=Pumpkin-Pack-Fun.png)

## Pumpkin Patch Fun

Print out these pumpkins and create a pumpkin patch of motor options. Game ideas included!

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![St. Patrick’s Day Activity: Search for the pot of gold and have some fun along the way](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-Pot-of-Gold.jpg?width=479&height=332&name=Starfish-Therapies-Download-Pot-of-Gold.jpg)

## St. Patrick's Activities

Search for the pot of gold and have some fun along the way!

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![Morning_Night_Routine_Visual_Schedule](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Morning_Night_Routine_Visual_Schedule.png?width=385&height=500&name=Morning_Night_Routine_Visual_Schedule.png)

## Morning/Night Routine

Having a routine can help make things run smoothly. This resource can help you to set one up that works for your family.

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![Screenshot 2025-08-22 at 5.08.22 PM](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-08-22%20at%205.08.22%20PM.png?width=908&height=922&name=Screenshot%202025-08-22%20at%205.08.22%20PM.png)

## Bilateral Coordination

These activities are a great way to help your child have both of their hands work together on a task or activity to increase their bilateral coordination.

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![Screenshot 2025-09-01 at 2.12.56 PM](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-01%20at%202.12.56%20PM.png?width=1074&height=1332&name=Screenshot%202025-09-01%20at%202.12.56%20PM.png)

## Cutting Activities

Looking to work on cutting with your child? Check out this resource with activities to support you.

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![Executive Function Winter Activity](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Executive%20Function%20Winter%20Activity.png?width=1092&height=1370&name=Executive%20Function%20Winter%20Activity.png)

## Executive Function Winter Activity

Plan a trip to Tahoe to help work on executive function skills

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![Fine Motor Dot Painting](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fine%20Motor%20Dot%20Painting.png?width=982&height=1090&name=Fine%20Motor%20Dot%20Painting.png)

## Fine Motor Dot Painting

Fun way to work on fine motor skills with your child

[Download](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/resource/fine-motor-dot-painting)

### Informational Handouts

Navigating your child’s growth and development can seem overwhelming at times. We have put together informational handouts that can hopefully help you along your journey. If you have other ideas for handouts, we’d love to hear them. We want to provide resources that you want and need.<https://starfishtherapies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Heavy-Work-Activities_Starfish-Therapies_.pdf>

Shoes For New Walkers

 Torticollis: Resource Packet For Providers

 Torticollis: Resource Packet For Parents

[Torticollis and Plagiocephaly](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Torticollis%20and%20Plagiocephaly.pdf)

[Tummy Time: The Why’s and How’s](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Tummy%20Time.pdf)

[Low Muscle Tone (Hypotonia)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Low%20Muscle%20Tone%20(Hypotonia).pdf)<https://starfishtherapies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Heavy-Work-Activities_Starfish-Therapies_.pdf>

[My Child Isn’t Rolling…Should I Be Concerned?](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/My%20Child%20Isnt%20Rolling.pdf)

[My Child Isn’t Crawling…Should I Be Concerned?](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/My%20Child%20Isnt%20Crawling.pdf)

[My Child Isn’t Walking…Should I Be Concerned?](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/My%20Child%20Isnt%20Walking.pdf)

[Toe Walking](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Toe%20Walking.pdf)

[Growth Spurts](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Growth%20Spurts.pdf)

[Baby Carriers: What You Need to Know](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Baby%20Carrier%20Handout.pdf)<https://starfishtherapies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Heavy-Work-Activities_Starfish-Therapies_.pdf>

[Injury Prevention](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Injury%20Prevention%20Handout.pdf)

[Nutrition Guide for Kids](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Informational%20Handouts/Nutrition%20Guide%20For%20Kids.pdf)

[Backpack Fitting Guide](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hubfs/Starfish-Therapies-Download-Backpack-Fitting-Guide.pdf)

 Concussion Handout

 Vestibular Handout

 Heavy Work Activities

### Developmental Toys

- [Starfish Therapies Gift Guide by Ages](https://starfishtherapies.com/giftguide/) 
- [Starfish Therapies Amazon Shop](https://www.amazon.com/shop/starfishtherapies)
- [1-2-3 Play With Me](https://milestonesandmiracles.com/)

#### Helpful Products

**Arm Braces/Splints**  
[armbraces.com](https://www.armbraces.com/)

 

**Cascade/Dafo**  
[dafo.com](https://www.dafo.com/)

 

**Hip Helpers**  
[hiphelpers.com](https://www.hiphelpers.com/)

 

**TheraTogs**  
[theratogs.com](https://www.theratogs.com/)

 

#### Recommended Readings

***The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder***

By Carol Stock Kranowitz 

***The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder***

By Carol Stock Kranowitz

***Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals***

By Patricia C. Winders

***Babar’s Yoga for Elephants***

By Laurent De Brunhoff

***Motor Skills Acquisition in the First Year: An Illustrated Guide to Normal Development***

By Lois Bly 

### Useful Websites

American Academy of Pediatrics  
[aap.org](https://www.aap.org/)

 

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)  
[apta.org](https://www.apta.org/)

 

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)  
[aota.org](https://www.aota.org/)

 

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)  
[asha.org](https://www.asha.org/)

 

Aquatic Physical Therapy section of the APTA  
[aquaticpt.org](https://www.aquaticpt.org/)

 

Autism Speaks  
[autismspeaks.org](https://www.autismspeaks.org/)

 

Cerebral Palsy Guide  
[cerebralpalsyguide.com](https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/)

 

Department of Developmental Services  
[dds.ca.gov/Complaints/Home.cfm](https://www.dds.ca.gov/Complaints/Home.cfm)

 

Zero to Three  
[zerotothree.org](https://www.zerotothree.org/)

 

Wright’s Law  
[wrightslaw.com](https://www.wrightslaw.com/)

 

### Lists of Grants and Resources

- The Complete List of [Free Things and Grants](https://www.dontpayfull.com/blog/free-things-and-grants-for-kids-with-special-needs) for Kids with Special Needs
- Ultimate List of [Grants and Resources](https://joyfuljourneymom.com/ultimate-list-of-grants-and-resources-for-families-with-special-needs/) for Families with Special Needs

### Community Support for Northern California

- PACE (Pacific Autism Center for Education)  
  [www.pacificautism.org](https://www.pacificautism.org/)
- Autism Law  
  [www.autismlaw.com](https://www.autismlaw.com/)
- Through the Looking Glass  
  [www.lookingglass.org](https://www.lookingglass.org/)
- Complete List of Family Resource Centers in California  
  [www.frcnca.org](https://www.frcnca.org/)<https://www.autismteachingtools.com/>

 

### Pivotal Response Intervention Model

- UCSB Autism Research and Training Center  
  [www.education.ucsb.edu/autism](https://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism)
- Article by Lisa Benaron, MD  
  [www.dbpeds.org/articles/detail.cfm?TextID=229](https://www.dbpeds.org/articles/detail.cfm?TextID=229)
- Autism Teaching Tools  
  [www.autismteachingtools.com](https://www.autismteachingtools.com/)

 

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