One of the main reasons occupational therapists love using crafts during therapy is because they promote fine motor and visual motor skills through a fun and motivating activity. Crafts are also an especially fun way to work on your child’s scissor skills. Today, one of our occupational therapists shows you how your children can make […]
A healthy sensory system allows your child to attend better to tasks, interact with the world around them, and have positive social interactions with others. In short, the development of your child’s sensory system is critical to their ability to successful navigate the world. Sensory bins are a wonderful way to encourage sensory play and […]
While craft time can be fun and a great time to practice fine motor skills, sometimes it requires you as parents to do a lot of prep time and clean up. This is why we love creation stations! A creation station is a designated box or bin that has craft materials your child can access […]
Each of us uses strategies everyday to help manage feelings of worry, frustration, or anxiety. But for children who experience challenges with regulating emotions, it can be helpful to teach them strategies they can use on their own. One of the most effective strategies to help your child manage emotional regulation are deep breathing exercises. […]
There are so many creative ways you can help your child work on their occupational therapy goals through crafts at home. Today, one of our occupational therapists will show you how to make a snail craft with your kids, that will also work on their fine and visual motor skills like bilateral coordination, pincer grasp, […]
Happy first day of summer everyone! There are so many ways to enjoy summertime, like going to the pool, camping, going on bike rides, or having a bonfire. But on the days you find yourself inside with your children, we are here to provide you with crafts and games that can be fun for your […]
This week we are sharing some fun ideas to help your child continue to build upon their occupational therapy skills over the summer. We hope this list of activities and tips helps you to plan some fun and functional time with your child! Play outside Fine motor skills, coordination, social skills, and sensory development can […]
I spy something pink….. I spy something round…. What do you spy? We are all in search for a creative and engaging activity to do with our children this summer. Making your own “I Spy” sensory bottles, is a fun activity that can help your child continue working on their therapeutic skills. It’s also easy […]
Now that warmer weather is here, it’s important to help protect your child from harmful UV rays. However, that can be easier said than done if your child has sensory needs. Project Play Therapy’s Occupational Therapy Team has 5 tips to help keep your child safe from the sun this summer! Be a role model: […]
Getting ready for Kindergarten can be an exciting (and overwhelming) time for many parents. As children transition from home and preschool environments to elementary school, parents may wonder if their child is ready and has the skills for early success. Because of COVID-19, many preschool aged children are missing out on the last months of […]