These vestibular activities for kids are a powerful way to tap into the nervous system and provide calming or alerting sensory input! Have you ever watched a child spin in circles, swing as high as possible, or hang upside down on the monkey bars? They’re not just having fun—they’re strengthening one of the most important sensory systems in their body: the vestibular system.The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, helps kids understand where their body is in space. It’s crucial for balance, coordination, posture, and overall movement. When kids get enough vestibular input, they ... Read More about Powerful Vestibular Activities for Calming & Alerting
Milestones for 2 Month Old to 3 Month Old Babies
Milestones for 2 Month Old to 3 Month Old Babies Your baby is no longer an infant and during these months, you may start to feels as if they are already growing up quickly!Head control is getting so much stronger to the point that they can now hold their head at 90 degrees on their own. Babies are much more alert and tend to be awake for longer periods of time at this stage of development, so you can spend even more time telling them about the objects in their environment and narrating what is happening throughout the routine of the day to provide crucial early exposure to language. ... Read More about Milestones for 2 Month Old to 3 Month Old Babies
How to Strengthen Core Muscles Through Play at Home
Wondering how you can help kids strengthen their core muscles through fun and playful activities at home? Check out these fun ideas! Core strengthening exercises for kids continues to be among the top search terms people use to find their way to The Inspired Treehouse. And...we are SO glad! We have written about why core strengthening is so important for kids, we’ve featured great toys and games that promote core strength, and we’ve even showed off a quick tip for core strengthening along with some super creative homemade ways to strengthen the core. But what if we told ... Read More about How to Strengthen Core Muscles Through Play at Home
Free Printable Spring Break Activity Calendars for Kids
Looking for fun and easy ways to keep kids active and engaged over spring break? These printable activity calendars for kids are the answer to your prayers! Spring break is a great time for kids to recharge, but it can also be a perfect opportunity to keep building important developmental skills!That’s why we’ve created three free printable Spring Break Activity Calendars for kids—one for fine motor skills, one for gross motor skills, and one for sensory activities. These calendars are designed for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and teachers to send home with kids, helping ... Read More about Free Printable Spring Break Activity Calendars 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
Motor Skills And More! Working on a Vertical Surface
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
6 Easy Tips to Improve Pencil Grasp
Here are some of our favorite ways to teach kids how to improve their pencil grasp. One of the most common reasons that kids get referred for occupational therapy is because they have a "funky pencil grasp". When kids struggle with holding a pencil efficiently, there are lots of easy little tricks we OTs like to use to promote stronger, more effective grasp patterns on writing utensils. Beyond the Tripod Grasp... We hear from a lot of people who are worried about the “funky” way their kids are grasping their pencils. While most people think of the tripod grasp as ... Read More about 6 Easy Tips to Improve Pencil Grasp
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
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