
From Dump Trucks to Rock Piles: Construction Play That Builds Growing Brains
Build skills through play with our Construction Activity Pack! These 7 OT-designed activities combine hands-on fun with purposeful learning for preschool teachers, homeschool families, therapists, and parents. From road crew games to obstacle courses and rock sorting, each activity is engaging, brain-boosting, and construction themed.

🚀 Out of This World Space Activities for Kids
Blast off into learning with our Space Activity Bundle! These 8 OT-designed activities combine fun and skill-building for preschool teachers, homeschool families, therapists, and parents. From astronaut training to constellation flashlight play, each activity is hands-on, engaging, and brain-boosting.

Tree Climbing: Is It Worth the Risk?
Tree climbing may look like simple outdoor fun, but it’s actually powerful brain building. Each climb strengthens the proprioceptive and vestibular systems, boosts confidence, and gives kids regulating sensory input. Discover why climbing trees is worth the risk—and how it supports your child’s development from the inside out.

📸 Free Printable Back-to-School Signs for Your First-Day Photos
Make your first day of school photos extra special with these free printable signs! Choose from two adorable designs—each with a keepsake version for memory books and a safe-to-share option for posting online

Rainbow Fun: A Colorful Collection of Brain-Building Activities
Looking to add some color to your playtime? This vibrant collection of rainbow-themed activities is packed with hands-on fun that also builds essential skills. From colorful puzzles to sensory science and creative crafts, these ideas are perfect for home or classroom learning.
The Vestibular System Explained: Building Brains Through Movement
Did you know that every time your child spins, swings, or balances, they’re building powerful brain connections? The vestibular system—our body’s built-in balance and coordination center—plays a key role in child development, influencing everything from focus and attention to motor skills and emotional regulation.

Creepy, Crawly, and Full of Learning: Bug Activities for Kids
Bug play and brain-boosting fun! This February, we explored hands-on activities that build fine motor skills, spark creativity, and encourage movement—all inspired by our creepy-crawly friends! From sensory play to a glowing lightning bug craft, these activities keep kids engaged while strengthening key developmental skills. Check them out and get inspired for your own bug-themed fun!

Welcome to Building Little Brains!
Discover how to support your child’s development through playful learning with Building Little Brains. Learn about the benefits of sensory play, fine motor skills, and more. Join Bailey and Kelsi, a pediatric OT and creative designer duo, as they share fun, evidence-based activities to help your child grow and thrive. Explore our Little Brain Boxes for hands-on, brain-building fun!