The winter months can be long when we are stuck inside with the kids! They want things to do. We want to give them enriching activities to foster learning and growth. Enter: Home Depot!

On the first Saturday of every month from 9am-12pm, your local Home Depot hosts workshops for kids. These workshops are FREE and include all the needed materials and tools for a small, kid-friendly DIY project. Pre-registration is encouraged and workshop space may be limited, so be sure to arrive early and ready! The next few projects are: February - Valentine basket, March - Butterfly house, April - Lattice Planter.

DIY projects are an excellent way to work on generalizing some of your child’s therapy goals, as well. These workshops will tap into your child’s ability to follow directions, learn new vocabulary, understand concepts like prepositions or location words, recall steps and materials, and take turns. When they get home, have them talk about the experience with other family members or friends!

If you can’t make it into the store, no problem! Check out Home Depot’s website here for a collection of at-home DIY projects and crafts with tutorials, videos and guides. You kids will feel so accomplished after completing their project! Happy crafting!