This jumping activity for kids offers the opportunity to practice motor planning, body control, and more! Once kids figure out how to jump, they are hard to stop! This important developmental milestone is not only fun, it is important. Here are some of the benefits of jumping: -Strengthening-Coordination-Motor planning-Cardiovascular Learning How to Jump Kids typically learn to jump around the age of two with this skill progressing from being able to jump up a few inches to forward, down and over. Check out our blog post about Creative Ideas for Learning How to ... Read More about Hearts Jumping Activity for Kids
Games to Strengthen Core Muscles
These are the perfect games to use in therapy sessions or in the classroom to strengthen core muscles in kids! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. I am willing to bet that at least half of you reading this post have a goal to improve your core strength? So, let me ask you this…would you rather do 100 reps of the dreaded bicycle crunch or play a game of UNO? I am pretty sure I know the answer. Kids think exactly the same way. They don’t want you to make them hold a plank for 10 seconds or complete 5 bridges (although we have some ... Read More about Games to Strengthen Core Muscles
The Best Magnatile Ideas for Kids
Don't miss these fun and creative magnatile ideas to add a dose of imagination to your next therapy session or play session at home! This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Magnatiles are more than just a fun toy—they're a powerhouse for supporting your child’s development! These versatile magnetic building tiles promote all kinds of developmental skills through hands-on play that spurs imagination and creativity. By stacking, connecting, and creating, children challenge their visual skills, like spatial awareness and problem-solving, as they figure out how to construct stable ... Read More about The Best Magnatile Ideas for Kids
Therapy toys & Supplies You Need in Your Bag This Year
These occupational therapy toys and physical therapy toys are all you need to create tons of fun and engaging activities for kids. Having access to a large treatment space with all of the latest and greatest therapy toys and equipment is truly amazing. Some therapists work in clinics, schools, and other settings where there is a budget that allows for everything they want to use in their practice. But for most therapists, this is not a reality. Our careers have been spent in settings where we’re largely responsible for purchasing our own equipment because there just isn’t ... Read More about Therapy toys & Supplies You Need in Your Bag This Year
Snowga: Wintertime Yoga Poses for Kids
These wintertime yoga poses for kids are the perfect way to slow down and connect this winter while also working on strength, coordination, and flexibility. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We were lucky enough to have two awesome children’s yoga instructors from Inner Bliss Yoga Studio in Rocky River, Ohio: Cheri Gotliebowski and Allison Carney create a wintertime kids yoga sequence for us!Connect with your child and warm up this winter with this sequence of calming meditation exercises, balance activities, and yoga poses for kids that are designed to go along ... Read More about Snowga: Wintertime Yoga Poses for Kids
Winter Break Boredom Buster Checklist
Looking for boredom buster ideas for the upcoming winter break? We've got you covered! This checklist is perfect for parents to download and print at home or for therapists and teachers to share with families as "homework" over the holiday break! Winter break is an exciting time for kids, but as the days go by, boredom can creep in—especially when it’s too cold to spend hours outside. If your little ones are bursting with energy and you’re struggling to keep them entertained, we’ve got you covered! Active play is essential for burning off that extra energy, building important motor ... Read More about Winter Break Boredom Buster Checklist
10 ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Rough and tumble play is more than just a good time...it has huge benefits for development! Don't miss out on the rough and tumble fun for building gross motor skills and supporting sensory processing! 10 Fun Rough and Tumble Play Activities for Kids Today, we're bringing you 10 fun rough and tumble games and activities that are all tried and true regulars at my house. Some of them are classics that you may know already, others will probably be new additions to your roughhouse repertoire!From a developmental perspective, rough and tumble play is one of the most amazing ... Read More about 10 ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Assistive Technology Examples for Emergent Writers
Check out some of the best assistive technology examples for supporting emergent writers! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As occupational therapists we specialize in creating ways for students to participate in meaningful tasks. In the school-based setting, active participation in writing is an area where parents and other professionals look to school-based OTs as experts. We are called on to help all levels of learners with writing tasks.Today, I wanted to focus on students with emergent literacy skills. Emergent literacy is the process of exploring and ... Read More about Assistive Technology Examples for Emergent Writers
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