Learn more about the benefits of working on a vertical surface and find some creative ways for kids to work in this position! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One thing that stands out to me in the schools where I work is that you never see a good old fashioned chalkboard anymore! Gone are the days of feeling that chalky dust all over your hands, racing classmates to finish math facts on the chalkboard, and clapping out the erasers during detention! :)Back when I was in school, I never thought about the developmental benefits of writing and working on the vertical ... Read More about Motor Skills And More! Working on a Vertical Surface
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Destrezas motrices y… ¡mucho más! Trabajos sobre superficies verticales
Una de las cosas que más me sorprende en las escuelas donde trabajo es que ya no encontramos, por ningún lado, el viejo y antiguo pizarrón de tizas. Atrás quedaron aquellos días en que nos ensuciábamos las manos con el polvo de tiza, que pedíamos a los alumnos que nos mostraran en el pizarrón cómo habían resuelto el problema de matemática, o que sacudíamos el borrador antes de limpiar el pizarrón. :) *Esta entrada contiene enlaces de empresas afiliadas. Lee más. Cuando iba a la escuela, jamás se me ocurrió pensar en los beneficios que aportaba al desarrollo, la escritura y el trabajo sobre ... Read More about Destrezas motrices y… ¡mucho más! Trabajos sobre superficies verticales
Light and Shadow Activities for Preschoolers & Young Kids
Looking for fun Groundhog Day activities or creative light and shadow activities for preschoolers and other young kids? We've got you covered today with some of our favorite light and shadow play activities that will work with toddlers all the way through school age! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. I was walking through the living room the other day when I happened to catch my 18-month-old son making the most amazing discovery. He had found his shadow. And he was thrilled.I watched him run back and forth in front of the patch of sunlight - squealing with ... Read More about Light and Shadow Activities for Preschoolers & Young Kids
Best Writing Tools for Kids
*This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Practicing handwriting with reluctant writers can be a huge challenge. Today, we'll be sharing a couple of secret tools that will help you transform writing from a chore into a fun adventure!Incorporating novel and interesting writing tools can not only capture the attention of hesitant writers but also instill a sense of excitement. If you've worked with kids who hate handwriting, you know how important this can be!Two of the best writing tools we've tried with kids are these awesome erasable highlighters and this awesome set of invisible ... Read More about Best Writing Tools for Kids
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
Amazon Prime Day Best Deals for Kids
There's no better way to stock up for holidays and birthdays than with these Amazon Prime Day Best Deals for Kids!We have channeled our psychic abilities (and years of experience as pediatric PTs and OTs) to read kids' minds, creating a list of the toys that your kids want most!We have taken the guess work out of the wow-factor and made this super easy for you.The best part is that during Prime Deal Days, the prices are amazing!Scroll to find our list of Amazon Prime Day Best Deals for Kids! Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog Build fine motor skills with chunky, peg-shaped pieces that fit ... Read More about Amazon Prime Day Best Deals for Kids
Therapy toys & Supplies You Need in Your Bag This Year
These occupational therapy toys and physical therapy toys are all you need to create tons of fun and engaging activities for kids. Having access to a large treatment space with all of the latest and greatest therapy toys and equipment is truly amazing. Some therapists work in clinics, schools, and other settings where there is a budget that allows for everything they want to use in their practice. But for most therapists, this is not a reality. Our careers have been spent in settings where we’re largely responsible for purchasing our own equipment because there just isn’t ... Read More about Therapy toys & Supplies You Need in Your Bag This Year
How to Use a Kickboard: 10 Fun Ideas for Kids
Check out our best ideas for how to use a kickboard with kids to build strength and motor skills in the pool! Kids seem naturally drawn to water and, my kids especially, could spend hours and hours in a pool on a daily basis during the hot months of summer. My oldest has been a water lover since the age of two. Now, at 18 years old and headed to college, she has traded in her fins, paddles, snorkel and kickboard to coach the littlest swimmers on our local team. I asked her for some of her best tips and tricks for using a kickboard to help kids get stronger while having tons of fun. Here ... Read More about How to Use a Kickboard: 10 Fun Ideas for Kids
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