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 […]
It is almost time to celebrate Kwanzaa! In just a few days it will be time to celebrate Kwanzza. Therefore, what better way to celebrate a holiday than by making a craft with loved ones. This is not only a fun craft, but throughout making it you will also be working on a variety of […]
It is almost Christmas time! It is time for Santa to start loading his sleigh and getting ready to put presents under our trees! Today we have another craft video led by one of our Occupational Therapists teaching you how to make a Christmas tree ornament. This is a great craft to hang on your […]
Let It Snow!! Who doesn’t love playing in the snow? Snow provides children with a heightened sensory experience. However, not all of us live in a place that it snows. Follow this guide from one of our Occupational Therapists on how to make snow indoors. Then scroll to the bottom to watch the video. […]
Brrr it is getting cold outside! Cooler weather sometimes brings challenges for children with sensory processing difficulties, as layers and different fabrics may be irritating and uncomfortable. Just as you may prepare your child for other transitions throughout their day, you can also plan for weather changes. Here are some tips and tricks from one […]
Happy Fall Y’all! Today, one of our occupational therapists will show you how to make two fall themed crafts with your kids. Scroll to the bottom to watch the video! The first one is a harvest corn craft. You will need: Four pipe cleaners (brown, tan, or yellow color) Pony beads (120 beads in […]
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 […]