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
Find a New Therapy Bag!
Let's talk therapy bags.If you're in the therapy world, you're used to lugging around a ton of stuff - the latest and greatest fidgets, gross motor gadgets, self-regulation games, language activities, or bulky assessment tools.Since hauling heavy supplies all over the place appears to be part of our job description, we figure we should look cute while we're doing it (or at least do it without a sore back). So today, we're here to share some of our favorite therapy bag options.Some were chosen with style in mind, others were added to the list because they'll stand up to serious hauling and ... Read More about Find a New Therapy Bag!
The Best Valentine Paper Crafts
These fun Valentine paper crafts are a great way to get in the spirit of the season - and they're perfect for crafty kids! Today, we're rounding up a few of our favorite Valentine's Day paper crafts and activities for kids - staying true to our mission to provide you with ways to work with your child on developmental skills through creative play!I am a super crafty person...one who stalks Pinterest for the latest and greatest decoration to make for my house or craft to whip up with my kids. Sometimes I wish I had chosen occupational therapy for my career path. OTs incorporate all kinds ... Read More about The Best Valentine Paper Crafts
Hand Strength: 35 Playful Hand Strengthening Exercises for Kids
There are tons of creative and playful activities for kids that can target hand strength. Some of our favorites fall into 3 categories: weight bearing, pushing and pulling, and squeezing! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.It’s one of the most common problem areas we as occupational therapists see with the kids in our practices: hand strength. Kids who struggle with hand strength may have difficulty with: grasping a pencil learning to use scissors managing clothing fasteners handwriting We look for a pattern of these red flags when we're trying to determine whether a ... Read More about Hand Strength: 35 Playful Hand Strengthening Exercises for Kids
Ball Skills for Kids: Throwing, Rolling, Catching, Kicking & More!
If you're a therapist, working on ball skills is definitely part of the job description! Luckily, it happens to be one of the most fun aspects of our job! In this post, you'll find some of our favorite ways to work on ball skills with kids! One of the best things about being a pediatric physical therapist is that if a child refuses to do an activity, there is ALWAYS another playful approach to achieve the same targeted skill practice. That being said, there are typically a few kiddos who are only motivated by one particular piece of equipment or modality. These little ones can be a ... Read More about Ball Skills for Kids: Throwing, Rolling, Catching, Kicking & More!
Bounce, Throw, Kick, Roll: The Best Balls for Kids
Check out some of our recommendations for the best balls for kids to learn how to throw, catch, kick, and more! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As a pediatric physical therapist, I often work with kids on teaching kids how to catch a ball, as well as throwing and kicking.Did you know that, as pediatric physical therapists, we begin observing and assessing a child’s ball skills around the age of 12 months? At only one year of age, some little ones can sit facing you with their legs apart and corral a ball that is rolled to them. This back and ... Read More about Bounce, Throw, Kick, Roll: The Best Balls for Kids
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