Learn more about how kids develop body awareness and how you can help them work on this important developmental skill. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. The child that bumps into other kids or the walls when walking in the hallway. The child that is constantly falling out of her chair or breaking her pencil when she writes. The child that hugs tightly, trips constantly or just can’t seem to get himself into his coat. All of these kids are struggling in one very important area...body awareness. What is Body Awareness? Body awareness, or kinesthetic sense, is having a ... Read More about Body Awareness
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How to Use a Body Sock With Kids
What is a body sock? Why is it beneficial for kids? And how the heck do you use one? Check out one of our favorite materials for building developmental skills for kids! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Whether you’re a therapist who’s always on the go, a teacher with little or no storage space, or a parent who hates having clutter all over the house - you’re looking for one thing. The holy grail, if you will. Something lightweight, foldable, and easy to store. Something that will keep kids occupied and entertained. Something that will promote developmental skills ... Read More about How to Use a Body Sock With Kids
Gross Motor Activities: Body Soccer!
When your child is learning the game of soccer, so many aspects of child development come into play: body awareness, proprioception, gross motor skills, agility, endurance, and strength. Simple gross motor activities like this one can get even the very youngest sports stars in tune with the way their bodies move, while also targeting a whole slew of other developmental skills. What You'll Need A few blown-up balloons, something to use as a goal (can be a laundry basket or a bucket or a box….) What To Do -First encourage your child to play “keep it up” with the balloon. How many taps ... Read More about Gross Motor Activities: Body Soccer!
Ball Skills for Kids: Throwing, Rolling, Catching, Kicking & More!
If you're a therapist, working on ball skills is definitely part of the job description! Luckily, it happens to be one of the most fun aspects of our job! In this post, you'll find some of our favorite ways to work on ball skills with kids! One of the best things about being a pediatric physical therapist is that if a child refuses to do an activity, there is ALWAYS another playful approach to achieve the same targeted skill practice. That being said, there are typically a few kiddos who are only motivated by one particular piece of equipment or modality. These little ones can be a ... Read More about Ball Skills for Kids: Throwing, Rolling, Catching, Kicking & More!
Christmas Gross Motor Activities: Silly Santa Cards
Step into the most wonderful season with these fun Christmas gross motor activities!Today, we're unwrapping a delightfully silly (and free printable!) Santa Body Awareness Activity that will add a playful twist to your holiday gross motor sessions. These fun printable cards turn Santa Claus into a tool for promoting body awareness in a way that's fun and engaging for kids. They're the perfect Christmas gross motor activities for preschoolers!We like to make planning and prepping easy for therapists, teachers, and parents - especially during the busy holiday season. And these free printable ... Read More about Christmas Gross Motor Activities: Silly Santa Cards
Block Play for Kids (+The Best Block Sets)
This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Building with blocks is more than child's play; it's a gateway to promoting a huge range of different developmental skills.What may look like simple play and exploration as kids stack and create with blocks, what’s really happening is much more complex and can have a profound impact on a child's growth and development. We use lots of different block sets during our developmental play groups, during occupational therapy and physical therapy sessions, and during co-treatment sessions with OT, PT, and SLP. Why? Because they’re a simple tool that ... Read More about Block Play for Kids (+The Best Block Sets)
Gross Motor Skills Activities for 2-3 Year Olds
These gross motor skills activities for 2-3 Year Olds are the perfect way to keep little ones entertained while building important skills like balance and coordination. By age 2, most kids are on the move! They run, they jump, they climb - you name it. In fact, kids this age move so much that we get tired just watching them!Looking to burn up some of that 2 and 3-year-old energy while working on the gross motor skills they'll need as they grow and develop? We've got lots of great ideas for you today!Before you get started, why not learn more about ... Read More about Gross Motor Skills Activities for 2-3 Year Olds
Balance and Coordination Activities for Kids
These are our most fun and creative balance and coordination activities for kids - great for parents and professionals to try at home or at work! Balance and Coordination Activities Balance and coordination are as important in adulthood as they are in childhood! But sometimes kids need an extra push to practice these skills in fun ways in order to strengthen their abilities and pave the way for healthy motor development.We've got tons of creative and playful balance and coordination activities for the classroom, therapy room, and beyond! Balance Activities & Resources Learn ... Read More about Balance and Coordination Activities for Kids
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