Happy Earth Day! What is Earth Day? Earth Day was first celebrated in 1907! It is an annual event in support of protecting our environment. It is a day that is celebrated all around the world on April 22nd. Earth Day is celebrated with events and activities that focus on nature conservation, recycling, and […]
April is Occupational Therapy month! Here at Project Play Therapy we have an incredible team of Occupational Therapists! Our therapists go above and beyond for their kiddos, families, and school partners. We are happy to celebrate our OTs today and every day! Scroll down to learn more about Occupational Therapy and meet our awesome OT […]
Let’s Explore Outer Space! Today for Women’s History Month we are honoring Caroline Herschel. She was a German astronomer who discovered several comets. She was actually the first woman to ever to be recognized in a science based field and the first woman to ever discover a comet! So for today’s activity, one of our […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate the history and culture of Ireland. Many traditions and images we associate with St. Patrick’s Day dates back to folktales told over many years. Some include wearing green, leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold! In honor of this holiday, we have […]
Sensory Processing and Dental Health Going to the dentist or brushing your teeth can be challenging for children who experience sensory processing differences. Check out these sensory tips and downloadables from one of our Occupational Therapists to make both brushing your teeth and going to the dentist a positive experience. Click Here for Sensory […]
Three, Two, One…BLAST OFF Today’s Black History Month spotlight is Dr. Mae Jemison. She is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. In fact, she was the first black woman to travel into outer space! In honor of Dr. Jemison, we have created a coloring page that will address you can download here. This […]
It is almost Valentine’s Day! In celebration of Valentine’s day, one of our Occupational Therapists is going to teach us how to make an Origami Heart! Origami is a great activity to practice a variety of skills while requiring little preparation and simple set up and it is also super fun! Click here to […]
Let’s Play a Game! Today for Black History Month one of our Occupational Therapists is going to teach you all about Mancala. Mancala was first created in Egypt and is one of the oldest known games still played today! It is not only a fun game to play with friends, but it also is great […]
Happy Handwriting! Did you know that tomorrow is National Handwriting Day?! Learning to write letters can be challenging and frustrating for children, so why not make it fun. Check out one of our Occupational Therapists work on letter formation using a fun, multi-sensory approach! Click below to watch the video. Click here for the video! […]
So long, 2020! 2020 has come to a close, and boy, what a year it has been! While many of us are glad to see 2020 go, there have certainly been some unforgettable memories along the way. We have a fun activity the whole family can do to help us remember this very special and […]