This post is part of our Happy New Year, Healthy Kids series, with 20 expert bloggers weighing in about their best tips for raising happy, healthy kids! This series of posts will cover everything from creativity and sleep to social development and nutrition (and much more!). Unstructured Play - What the Research Says We’ve been thinking a lot lately about the recent research we’ve been reading regarding the importance of unstructured play for kids. Studies say that free play may correlate with better executive functioning in kids and that unstructured play is essential for physical, ... Read More about The Benefits of Unstructured Play & The Free Play Toolkit (FREE Printable)
Bilateral Coordination Activities With a Pool Noodle
Effective bilateral coordination activities don't need to be complicated or costly. Today, we're showing off a fun and easy activity that uses the simplest, most affordable materials that you probably already have on hand. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.The joy of play meets some serious skill-building as we explore a fun and easy-to-implement bilateral coordination activity. But first, let's explore why bilateral coordination is so important for kids in all of their play and functional activities throughout the day! Why Bilateral Coordination Matters Bilateral ... Read More about Bilateral Coordination Activities With a Pool Noodle
Gift Ideas for Therapists
Calling all gift givers! If you have a therapist on your Christmas list this year, you're in the right place! We're on a mission to unwrap all of the most perfect gift ideas for therapists - the unsung heroes of schools, hospitals and clinics everywhere! From thoughtful speech therapy gifts that speak volumes to physical therapist gift ideas that go the extra mile - we've curated a collection of gifts that are as fun and versatile as the therapist who will receive them! Whether you're shopping for the counselor who lends an empathetic ear or the occupational therapist who adds a touch of ... Read More about Gift Ideas for Therapists
Best Writing Tools for Kids
*This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Practicing handwriting with reluctant writers can be a huge challenge. Today, we'll be sharing a couple of secret tools that will help you transform writing from a chore into a fun adventure!Incorporating novel and interesting writing tools can not only capture the attention of hesitant writers but also instill a sense of excitement. If you've worked with kids who hate handwriting, you know how important this can be!Two of the best writing tools we've tried with kids are these awesome erasable highlighters and this awesome set of invisible ... Read More about Best Writing Tools for Kids
Christmas Gross Motor Activities: Silly Santa Cards
Step into the most wonderful season with these fun Christmas gross motor activities!Today, we're unwrapping a delightfully silly (and free printable!) Santa Body Awareness Activity that will add a playful twist to your holiday gross motor sessions. These fun printable cards turn Santa Claus into a tool for promoting body awareness in a way that's fun and engaging for kids. They're the perfect Christmas gross motor activities for preschoolers!We like to make planning and prepping easy for therapists, teachers, and parents - especially during the busy holiday season. And these free printable ... Read More about Christmas Gross Motor Activities: Silly Santa Cards
Dry Erase Pouches for Occupational Therapy & The Classroom
*This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Whether you're a therapist or a teacher, it's always great when a new tool comes along that makes planning and preparation a little easier. Among our most recent favorites is this set of awesome dry erase pouches.We know, it doesn't seem like such an unassuming accessory could be that exciting or interesting. But trust us. These pouches do more than just hold worksheets. They can transform your therapy bag by becoming the foundation for tons of interactive and reusable activities. Why Use Dry Erase Pouches? First off, dry erase pouches ... Read More about Dry Erase Pouches for Occupational Therapy & The Classroom
The Best Gifts for Therapists
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And that means...shopping and sharing the joy of the season with the ones you love! If you have a therapist on your list - we've got you covered with all of our favorite gifts for therapists over on The Off Duty Therapists! The Cutest Therapy Stickers Looking for a stocking stuffer for the therapist in your life? Or maybe you're searching for the perfect Secret Santa gift for your favorite therapist at work? These cute therapy stickers are the best for laptops, water bottles, and coffee mugs!Check them out here! The Best Car Organization ... Read More about The Best Gifts for Therapists
Black Friday Deals on Toys & Games
Whether you're looking for fresh new tools for work or you're shopping for your kids at home - today, we've got our eye on some awesome Black Friday deals on toys and games!We've done the work scouring Amazon and our other favorite places around the web so you don't have to! And rest assured, every item we've included here was chosen because of its ability to boost developmental skills, including fine motor skills, social skills, gross motor skills, self-regulation, and more!Check out some of our favorite Black Friday Deals on Toys & Games... Black Friday Deals on Toys & ... Read More about Black Friday Deals on Toys & Games
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