Check out these fun kids movement activities using tape! Tape is the perfect addition to your therapy bag or classroom because it’s easy to store and quick to use! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Tape. It’s one of the most underrated tools in a therapist’s bag. It’s cheap. It’s colorful. It’s compact and light and easy to carry. And, it’s so much fun! Check out these fun ways to encourage gross motor movement with a simple roll of [Continue Reading]
The Best Floor Seats for Kids
Check out these floor seats for kids who struggle with core muscle weakness or sensory concerns! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If you are a classroom teacher, especially for elementary, middle or high school kiddos, you probably spend a good percentage of your day struggling to keep kids from fidgeting their way across the room so that they can actually keep their bodies alert and attentive to what you are trying to teach. But what about those toddlers [Continue Reading]
A Surprising Cause of Attention Problems in Kids
It’s more and more common these days to hear about kids with attention problems – kids who can’t sit still, kids who can’t focus on their school work, and kids who are too distracted to carry out simple everyday tasks. We talk a lot here at The Inspired Treehouse about sensory processing needs and how they can impact kids’ ability to attend and function at school and at home. And there are also many children whose attention problems fall [Continue Reading]
Alternative Seating for the Classroom
Learn about alternative seating and how to use it in the classroom to promote attention, motor skills, and more! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As pediatric occupational and physical therapists, we believe in the power of movement! We believe that if students have the opportunity to choose alternative seating options throughout their school day, their bodies (and minds) will be awake and ready to learn! That’s why we love our ebook – Wiggle Worms: A Guide to Alternative Seating [Continue Reading]
20 Awesome DIY Fidget Toys
These DIY fidget toys are the perfect way to support kids in the classroom without breaking the bank! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of the most challenging things about being a school-based therapist is that we’re often faced with very large caseloads and very limited resources. The good news is that, as therapists, we are trained to problem solve situations and use what we have on hand to conquer just about any roadblock. Therapists tend to be [Continue Reading]
What is Low Muscle Tone and How Can We Support Kids With LMT?
Learn more about low muscle tone (or hypotonia) and how you can support kids who have LMT. Have you ever heard a child described by a health care professional or even a parent as a “floppy baby?” The medical term for this is low muscle tone (LMT) or hypotonia. LMT can be diagnosed at birth or later in life. The cause can be identified as an issue with the neurological or muscular systems or the cause can be unrelated to [Continue Reading]
Back to School Movement Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom!
This awesome Back to School Movement Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom will get kids acquainted with their classroom in a unique way! We’ve been working hard on an amazing new pack of products designed to inspire co-treatment ideas between therapists. More on that soon! In the meantime, we thought we’d give you a sneak peak into some of the great ideas that we have in store! Co-treatment is a great way to infuse the skill sets of all related therapy [Continue Reading]
Are Activity Trackers for Kids Worth It?
Wondering whether activity trackers for kids really live up to all the hype? Here’s what one pediatric physical therapist thinks… *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. How many of you have coveted a FitBit or a Garmin or even an Apple Watch to finally help get you into the best shape of your life? These wearable (and fashionable) activity trackers are so popular among adults. Some of you may even benefit from some major insurance perks just by logging [Continue Reading]