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 ... 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
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 ... Read More about How to Use a Kickboard: 10 Fun Ideas for Kids
Occupational and Physical Therapy Home Exercise Program Activities
Looking for therapy home exercise program activities for occupational and physical therapy? We've got you covered! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.We've all seen what happens when kids have extended breaks from school or therapy. Without regular practice with academics and other developmental skills, kids tend to regress and it can take days, weeks, or even months to regain the skills they've lost.Many therapists, teachers, and parents are looking for occupational therapy home exercise programs and physical therapy exercises for home to promote ... Read More about Occupational and Physical Therapy Home Exercise Program Activities
The Best Magnatile Ideas for Kids
Don't miss these fun and creative magnatile ideas to add a dose of imagination to your next therapy session or play session at home! This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Magnatiles are more than just a fun toy—they're a powerhouse for supporting your child’s development! These versatile magnetic building tiles promote all kinds of developmental skills through hands-on play that spurs imagination and creativity. By stacking, connecting, and creating, children challenge their visual skills, like spatial awareness and problem-solving, as they figure out how to construct stable ... Read More about The Best Magnatile Ideas 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
Top Developmental Toys Recommended by Our Treehouse Team (and Kids!)
From developmental toys that boost fine motor skills to activities that promote creativity and movement, this guide is full of great options! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Finding the perfect gift for kids can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered with a curated gift guide packed with tried-and-true options! At The Treehouse (our non-profit organization where we offer developmental play groups for kids), we’ve had the unique opportunity to test countless toys and activities firsthand with kids ages 2 through 5. Our team of pediatric occupational and physical ... Read More about Top Developmental Toys Recommended by Our Treehouse Team (and Kids!)
The Ultimate List of Visual Sensory Toys for Kids
These visual sensory toys are the perfect way to provide calming visual input or to work on visual perception skills. This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Our eyes and brain communicate and work together to help us interpret our physical surroundings using sight.The visual system is important for healthy sensory processing because it helps us to assign meaning to the objects we see in our environment - What color is it? How big is it? How close is it to me?What better way to help kids develop their visual systems than by playing and exploring with some great visual toys! Here ... Read More about The Ultimate List of Visual Sensory Toys for Kids
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