Happy Earth Day! Around one billion people choose to recognize Earth Day on April 22nd every year! The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. It was to inspire people to protect our environments and take care of the planet that we share. Common Earth Day activities include: trash pickup, planting trees, and cleaning coral […]
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 […]
Today is World Voice Day! We at Project Play want to celebrate all the different ways a person is able to express themselves. One of those ways is through AAC. AAC allows children who are not able to talk to use something else to communicate with those around them. We believe that every child has […]
Hold up! Wait a minute… Waiting is tough! Everyone has to do it, but patience takes time and practice. In the video below, you will find some tips from one of our ABA therapists to get your kiddos to be waiting masters! Click here for the video! Why teach waiting? Sometimes, you can’t […]
Let’s Talk About W Sitting W sitting is a hot topic among the therapy and medical community. We hope at Project Play Therapy we can provide you with the information you need to provide the best care for your children. Here we will talk a little about what “W Sitting” is, signs that there could […]
It’s time to transition… Transitions can be difficult for kids of all ages. It can be hard to transition from one task to another, between classes, and especially from favorite activities to things that might not be as preferred, like from play time to their bedtime routine. Music can be a helpful tool for making […]
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 […]
Autism Awareness Day Today is World Autism Awareness Day — a day to spread awareness and acceptance for people with Autism! Each day, our therapists live out our mission statement that “Our job is to help others see and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. We open doors by fostering opportunities for growth and independence… […]
It is time to play! Play allows children to learn about themselves and the world around them in a naturalistic manner. It develops problem-solving skills, strengthens motor movements, nourishes emotional regulation and development, as well as facilitates sharing, imitation, and imagination. Toys, activities, and games provide motivating opportunities to create growth, apply familiar information, and […]
Let’s Serve Up Some Fun! Today’s challenge is to play a game of Indoor Tennis to honor Althea Gibson during Women’s History Month! She was the first African American to win the Grand Slam in 1956. Learn more from one of our Physical Therapists about how your child can work on gross motor skills while […]