These superhero activities for kids are a fun way to get kids engaged and excited about strengthening their core and their whole body! Kids are always looking for ways to unleash their inner superhero and therapists are always looking for fun and engaging activities to infuse into their planning. These superhero activities will satisfy both and are perfect for a classroom or birthday party superhero theme!The Superman pose is one of the most classic superhero exercises for strengthening the core muscles, particularly the lower back and glutes. Practicing this simple pose can improve ... Read More about Strength-Building Superhero Activities for Kids
6 Awesome Rainbow Themed Activities for Kids
Kids will love exploring all of the colors of the rainbow with these fun rainbow themed activities! Explore a range of practical and engaging activities for kids in today's blog post, all centered around the colorful theme of rainbows!From 3D fine motor projects to a full-body movement scavenger hunt, we're focusing on skill-building without the fluff and with a splash of color! Kids will dive into rainbow themed snacks that are perfect for exploring with picky eaters and free printable fine motor games that will capture their imaginationSimple rainbow themed activities like these games ... Read More about 6 Awesome Rainbow Themed Activities for Kids
Spring Crafts for Kids: 3D Rainbow Card
Looking to brighten someone’s day? Spring crafts for kids like this cute 3D rainbow are the perfect way to send a little smile to a friend or family member.We made these springy little rainbow cards last week in occupational therapy and then secretly delivered them to some teachers in the building, dropping them on their desks while they were out of the room! This is a great craft to add to your list of spring fine motor activities!Check out these fun Easter basket stuffers that inspire movement and hands-on play! And, if you're looking for another cool 3D card idea, try this cute pop up ... Read More about Spring Crafts for Kids: 3D Rainbow Card
Cute Lanyards for Therapists
These cute lanyards are the perfect way to keep your ID badge handy while elevating your accessories! Wearing that ID badge around your neck isn’t exactly ideal when you're working with kids. Kids gravitate toward it constantly -- pulling on it, chewing it, fidgeting with it. OR it gets caught on things as you make your way through your day (aka getting strangled during your obstacle course).But, since it's a necessary evil, at least adding cute lanyards into the mix is an opportunity to elevate your accessories!Check out these cute lanyard finds from Etsy and Amazon!This post contains ... Read More about Cute Lanyards for Therapists
1-2 Month Developmental Milestones
Today, we'll continue to explore infant milestones by month by diving into 1 to 2 month developmental milestones. Around this time in your baby's development, you might notice your baby’s arms and legs extend rapidly if the position of their head changes or if they are startled by a loud noise or a sudden movement. It may even result in a piercing cry. This normal part of infancy is known as the Moro Reflex (one of your baby's primitive reflexes). This reflex peaks during this age range and eventually disappears around 3-4 months. This reflex helps your baby strengthen their neck and ... Read More about 1-2 Month Developmental Milestones
Developmental Milestones 0-1 Month
Take a look at some important infant milestones by month and learn about some great developmentally appropriate activities for infants! A new baby brings joy and so much love. Parents can't wait to learn everything about their precious little human!From the ages of 0 -12 months, infant physical development happens rapidly and things can change from day to day! It may be one of the most profound times in your life, when time will seemingly fly by -- especially from 0-3 months.During this phase of rapid physical development of infants, parents often ask questions like: What are 1 ... Read More about Developmental Milestones 0-1 Month
What is School Based Occupational Therapy
Learn more about school based occupational therapy and how OTs support students in the school-setting. For people who aren’t familiar with our profession, there is always some confusion regarding the job title “occupational therapist”. The most common one I hear when I tell people that I’m an occupational therapist is “ oh, so you help people find jobs?“But if you’re reading this post, chances are that you probably already know that the word “occupation” when it comes to OT is related to helping people accomplish the occupations (daily tasks, routines, and activities) that bring a sense ... Read More about What is School Based Occupational Therapy
Valentines Class Party Ideas
These fun Valentines class party ideas will keep kids active, engaged, and having fun as they celebrate with their friends! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.It’s the season of red and pink and LOVE is in the air as Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!It's my favorite holiday and the one class party that I always jumped to sign up for when my kids were in elementary school. After securing my job of party planning, I would quickly take to Pinterest to find the perfect Valentine's Day classroom party ideas. Little did I know that the best Valentine's Day activity ideas ... Read More about Valentines Class Party Ideas
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