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
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 ... Read More about How to Use a Kickboard: 10 Fun Ideas for Kids
3 Easy Games To Improve Self Control in Kids
If you're trying to find fun and creative ways to target self control in kids, look no further! These fun games are the perfect place to start! Self-Regulation & Movement Demonstrating regulation of sensory and movement responses is one important aspect of self control in kids. And many kids struggle with this area of development so much that it can impact their independence and success at school, at home, and out in the community. When we talk about self control related to movement, we're referring to the force, direction, and speed of movements, which requires healthy ... Read More about 3 Easy Games To Improve Self Control in Kids
Free Printable Valentine Cards for Fine Motor Skills
Looking for a fun Valentine idea for your classroom or therapy practice? These free printable Valentine cards are for you! These days, so many kids are struggling with the grasping skills and visual motor skills needed for coloring, drawing, prewriting, and handwriting. Due to the Covid pandemic, many kids have transitioned to primarily virtual or digital learning platforms that don’t allow for the same regular opportunities to practice these skills. But, as child development professionals, we know how crucial these early experiences with crayons, pencils, pens, and markers are for ... Read More about Free Printable Valentine Cards for Fine Motor Skills
11 Things to Do With Yarn to Promote Developmental Skills!
If you’re looking for fun and easy activity ideas for kids, check out these 10 things to do with yarn to promote developmental skills! * This post contains affiliate links. Read more. It can be hard to find inspiration for fresh, new ideas every day that will keep kids interested and engaged while also targeting specific skills. We find that often, the most fun and effective treatment activities are the ones that use the simplest materials. Today, we’re excited to share some of our favorite activities to try with one of the simplest pieces of “equipment” we can think of… A piece of ... Read More about 11 Things to Do With Yarn to Promote Developmental Skills!
Creative Jumping Practice for Kids + FREE Printable!
Learning how to jump requires that the vestibular, visual, muscular and skeletal systems are all working fluidly together. Check out these fun jumping practice ideas and download the free printable! Some kids learn how to jump easily - everything clicks and they are bouncing like kangaroos in no time. For other kids, achieving a vertical jump can be tricky. They may be able to achieve a squat position, arm swing, and do the most amazing countdown only to get a hair off of the ground. Skills Needed for Learning How to Jump It’s our job as therapists to figure out why a child is having ... Read More about Creative Jumping Practice for Kids + FREE Printable!
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