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rinity Hart and I first crossed paths nearly two years ago at the Virginia Homeschool Convention, she is an entrepreneur and fellow homeschooler. I am fascinated by her hands-on learning products designed to make education a fun and sensory-rich experience for kids.

Today, Trinity shares about being a homeschool student and now creating sensory kits and fine motor activities that cater to children of all learning styles and needs. We'll delve into the creative process behind her unique products, discuss their educational benefits, and explore practical ways parents can utilize these tools both indoors and outdoors.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Trinity being homeschooled
• Transition to teaching in daycares and preschools
• The need for hands-on learning activities sparking her business idea
• Brief mention of Trinity's siblings and their professions
• Influence of their homeschooling background on their entrepreneurial paths
• Description of sensory kits and fine motor activities
• Hands-on, fun learning experiences for kids
• Different educational items like Alphabet sets and themes
• Materials used like resin, acrylics, woods, and sensory foam
• Example of a child with speech apraxia benefitting from Trinity's products
• Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Learning
• Items integrated with sensory experiences and textures
• Use cases for teaching fine motor skills, core strength, and vision-related activities
• Hands-On Learning Tips
• Use of sensory bins
• Outdoor use and mud kitchens
• Encouragement of messy play and fine motor development
• Adapting products for older children
• Resourcing different puzzles and sensory trays for older age groups
• Practical examples like learning the keyboard layout
• Encouraging parents to explore and use new tools for their children's development

Links and Resources From Today's Show

• Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?
• Building Fine Motor Skills with Handicrafts Guide from Homeschool OT
• Handwriting Focus Group from Homeschool OT
• Creating Adventuress Co (Save 15% with Code: homeschoolOT15)
• Building Handwriting Skills Without Actually Writing
• Episode 8- Beyond the Pencil: Exploring Vision's Impact on Homeschool Handwriting Success
• Episode 23- Blending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better Handwriting

Connect with our Guest, Trinity Hart

Trinity Hart is a homeschool graduate with a college degree in Early Childhood Development. She is also the author of The Homeschool Adventures of Harry and Hannah

Before getting involved in the private homeschool community Trinity taught at multiple daycares where she enjoys creating various hands-on learning activities and educational toy