Today, we're here to make the case for recess! Learn 10 positive discipline strategies that are alternatives to removing recess as punishment for negative behavior. By now, most of you know that we’re big advocates of free play, movement, and sensory motor exploration here at The Inspired Treehouse. Sometimes it’s disheartening to see how infrequently kids are able to get up and move during the school day when our training and experience as therapists tells us that movement and sensory exploration are the very foundation of healthy development and learning. As much as we love ... Read More about Positive Discipline: 10 Ways to Stop Taking Recess Away
Hungry Caterpillar Sensory & Fine Motor Bin
If you're looking for a simple activity that combines sensory play, fine motor practice, and imaginative play, this Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin is a perfect choice! Kids will love searching for colorful foods and "feeding" them to their hungry caterpillar while strengthening important developmental skills.This activity is easy to set up, uses inexpensive materials, and can be adapted for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, therapy sessions, classrooms, or play at home.One of the best things about sensory bins is that they naturally encourage kids to explore with their hands while ... Read More about Hungry Caterpillar Sensory & Fine Motor Bin
Free Occupational Therapy Poster!
Looking for a simple way to celebrate Occupational Therapy Month while also adding something meaningful to your therapy space? We’ve got you covered with this free occupational therapy poster! We created a free Occupational Therapy poster that highlights the heart of what we do as therapists, in a clean, modern design you’ll want to display! Whether you’re decorating your clinic, therapy room, classroom, or even a home workspace, this printable is an easy way to showcase the value of occupational therapy in a way that feels both professional and inviting.Occupational therapy is so much ... Read More about Free Occupational Therapy Poster!
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt – FREE Printable Activity
Looking for a simple spring activity that gets kids moving and builds important developmental skills? This Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt is the perfect mix of movement, visual tracking, and problem-solving, all wrapped up in a fun, engaging game kids LOVE. With just a set of colorful, printable eggs and a printable checklist, you have an easy activity that works in therapy sessions, classrooms, or at home 🥚Why Try an Egg Scavenger Hunt?Scavenger hunts are one of our favorite ways to combine movement with skill-building. Kids stay engaged because they have a clear goal, and a little bit of ... Read More about Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt – FREE Printable Activity
Bunny Hop Jumping Activity for Kids (Spring Movement Game!)
This fun spring-themed jumping activity is the perfect way to get kids moving while building important motor skills like coordination, balance, and motor planning! Once kids learn how to jump, they want to do it ALL the time—and we love using that motivation to sneak in meaningful skill-building through play. Jumping helps strengthen muscles, improve coordination, and support overall body control.This Bunny Hop Pattern Game takes things to the next level by adding a visual motor planning challenge…with adorable bunny feet that you can print and use right away!This activity is especially ... Read More about Bunny Hop Jumping Activity for Kids (Spring Movement Game!)
The Kindergarten Readiness Skills Your Child Really Needs
When we talk about kindergarten readiness skills, academics often steal the spotlight - letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. But here’s the truth:Kindergarten success is built on skills that have nothing to do with worksheets or academics. For young preschoolers, being “ready” for kindergarten is much more about how they move through their day, manage their emotions, and take care of themselves than how much they know academically.Let’s look at three foundational, non-academic kindergarten readiness skills that matter most when children step into a kindergarten classroom.1. Can Your ... Read More about The Kindergarten Readiness Skills Your Child Really Needs
Skill-Building Activities for Transitions
These Skill Building Activities for Transitions are powerful tools that can be scaled for different abilities, stretched or shortened to fit the time you have, and used just about anywhere. -You line everyone up, walk your class to the gym… and realize you’re 5 minutes early and there is still another class finishing up. -You wrap up a great therapy session and then you realize…there are still 2 minutes before you can take the child back to class.These short, awkward windows of time seem to show up constantly when you’re living or working with kids. It’s not really enough time ... Read More about Skill-Building Activities for Transitions
Why Our Practice Punch Cards Work (& Why Kids Love Them)
Helping kids practice skills consistently can be one of the biggest challenges we face as therapists, teachers, and parents. We know repetition matters. We know follow-through matters. But getting kids motivated to practice - especially across days, weeks, or multiple sessions - is often easier said than done. That’s exactly why we created our Punch & Practice Cards!These punch cards are a simple, flexible system designed to turn skill practice into something visual, motivating, and rewarding. Instead of nagging and reminding, kids can see their progress. Each punch becomes a small ... Read More about Why Our Practice Punch Cards Work (& Why Kids Love Them)
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