Occupational Therapists’ Favorite Apps Most kids learn and grow best through play, and many kids also are motivated to learn by electronics such as iPads or tablets. We believe that children learn best through being active, being with peers, getting messy, playing on the ground, and so forth, but we also see the benefits in […]
Proprioceptive Sensory Input Proprioception is one of our sensory systems, which detects pressure/stretching in joints and muscles. You are constantly using proprioceptive sensory input to keep upright, grab items, adjust the intensity of your movements, and detect your body in space. One of the amazing applications of proprioception involves targeting this input to promote a […]
Tips for Opening Food Containers Summer is just around the corner! That means summer camps, summer school, pools, road trips, and LOTS of snacks. Unfortunately, it can be a bit more challenging to manage some of these snack containers than one may expect. To help your kiddo maintain their independence with meal management, here are […]
Letter Sizing with Spring Printable There are many elements to handwriting, including letter formation of uppercase and lowercase letters, writing on the line, correct spacing between letters and words, and using the correct size for each letter. In this blog, you will learn more about letter sizing, including why and how to teach it, as […]
Women’s History Month Did you know that today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, and for the entire month of March we celebrate Women’s History? This is a time to “recognize, honor, and celebrate the many contributions that women have made throughout history to culture and society… (and) also recognize the struggles of women and […]
Tips for working on Pre-writing Strokes What are pre-writing strokes? Did you know, the progress of which children learn to draw various lines and shapes is actually fairly predictable? Pre-writing strokes are composed of shapes and lines that make up letters and numbers, and also prepare a child for learning to draw! Before a child […]
Valentine’s Day Visual Scanning Activity It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Celebrate this holiday with your children, students, or clients with our free Valentine’s Day Activity Page . Not only is this a fun activity for kids, it also works on many skills! One of which is visual scanning. What is Visual Scanning? Visual scanning is the […]
Therapeutic Pop-It Activity Ideas Pop-Its are a very common trend in kids toys, however did you know they can be utilized for a variety of therapeutic benefits? Check them out! These colorful, durable, and engaging tools are capable of supporting developmental skills such as: Sensory regulation Sensory processing Fine motor coordination/strengthening Digit (finger) isolation Bilateral […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Coloring Page This upcoming Monday, people across America will be honoring and recognizing Martin Luther King Jr., and all he did to make our country a better place than it once was. In honor of him and this important holiday, we have created a coloring page for kids of all […]
Happy New Year! Are you looking for a low-prep activity to do with your kids before they are back at school soon? We have created a New Years themed Find & Count Activity Page, which is perfect for kids of all ages! Materials Needed Print the activity page here: New Years I-Spy Marker or pencil […]