Using visual prompts like the ones included in the free printable below is a great way to support self-regulation skills in kids! This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Self-regulation refers to a child’s ability to manage their arousal, behavior, emotions, attention, and motor output so they can engage appropriately in a given situation. Self-regulation involves a complex mix of cognition, sensory systems, motor control, and behavior. That means when a child is dysregulated, whether due to anxiety, a tantrum, a rough transition, separation worries, anger, or sadness - their brain ... Read More about How to Use Visuals for Self-Regulation
Halloween Would You Rather Movement Game!
The Halloween season is here, and what better way to channel all that spooky excitement than with a fun, active game that gets kids moving? 🎃 This Halloween Would You Rather movement game is the perfect way to sneak in some exercise, laughter, and learning—whether you’re in the classroom, therapy room, or at home. Like our Valentine’s Day Would You Rather Game, this game is designed to be flexible, engaging, and developmentally beneficial for kids of all ages. It’s not only fun, but it’s also packed with opportunities to build motor skills, practice self-regulation, and give kids the ... Read More about Halloween Would You Rather Movement Game!
22 Awesome Cause and Effect Toys for Therapists
If there is any tool that you might find in every therapist’s bag (no matter the discipline) it’s probably a cause and effect toy! Pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapists love using cause and effect toys because they are simple, engaging, and work on many developmental areas at once. Not only are they fun, but these toys are naturally reinforcing—when a child presses a button and sees lights or hears music, they want to do it again and again and again! For therapists, cause and effect toys help to keep kids interested and involved during therapy sessions -- especially if ... Read More about 22 Awesome Cause and Effect Toys for Therapists
Tripping and Frequent Falls in Kids
Does your child have frequent falls? Do they trip over their feet or over obstacles that might be in their path? Read on for ideas on how you can help! Have you ever watched your child take off across the playground, only to see them trip over their own feet and tumble to the ground…again? Occasional spills are just part of being a kid, but if your child seems to fall all the time, it might leave you wondering what’s really going on.As pediatric therapists, especially those of us that are educationally based, we are called in to check on these kids all the time. Teachers notice them ... Read More about Tripping and Frequent Falls in Kids
Fall Activities for Kids: Making an Impression
Here's a super easy way to play with play dough that's the perfect addition to your list of fun fall activities for kids! Playing with play dough is one of my favorite fine motor activities to do with my kids at home and at school because there are millions of ways to make it new and exciting, just by adding novel objects or presenting it in a different way.I love the way other bloggers bring seasonal and natural objects into play dough play, like the Fall Play Dough Invitation to Play from Fantastic Fun and Learning.One afternoon, I was playing with play dough with my boys and we ... Read More about Fall Activities for Kids: Making an Impression
9 Must-Have Therapy Toys & Tools
These occupational therapy toys and physical therapy toys are all you need to create tons of fun and engaging activities for kids. There’s something magical about opening up your therapy bag at the start of a session — like a Mary Poppins bag - full of fun, movement, and skill-building opportunities. Whether you’re a school-based OT, a traveling PT, or an SLP who’s always on the go, having the right tools at your fingertips can make sessions more engaging, productive, and adaptable. The best therapy bag items are the ones that work across settings, target multiple skill areas, and ... Read More about 9 Must-Have Therapy Toys & Tools
Visual Memory Games
Here are fun and engaging visual memory games for kids with executive functioning challenges — perfect for therapists, parents, or teachers! Visual memory is the ability to remember or recall information that you have seen. As pediatric therapists, we often see that children who struggle with self-regulation also have difficulties with visual memory. Self-regulation is how a child manages their emotions, behavior, responses, and attention. If a child has difficulty with focusing or filtering outside distractions, it’s much more difficult for them to process and retain ... Read More about Visual Memory Games
What is Co Regulation?
If you live or work with children, you've likely learned all about self-regulation. But you may not be as familiar with the concept of co regulation. Read on to learn more and to download the free handout! While we often think of self-regulation as a skill (or set of skills) that a child demonstrates independently, the ability to self-regulate actually depends largely on guidance and positive interactions with caregivers and other adults in a child's life. Supportive interactions between a child and an adult allow the child to regulate their emotions, behavior, thoughts, and state of ... Read More about What is Co Regulation?
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