For the next 12 months, we’ll be teaming up with a great group of pediatric occupational and physical therapists to create a series of posts based on functional skills for kids. Each month, our team of OTs and PTs will cover everything you need to know about one of the daily functions of a child.
This year-long series is for parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who is looking for information about all the tasks in which a child engages throughout the day. You’ll see each childhood function broken down into development, fine motor considerations, gross motor considerations, sensory considerations, visual perceptual considerations, accommodations and modifications, creative ways to work on problem areas, and more.
Each month, this page will be updated with our posts from the Functional Skills for Kids Series.
January – Handwriting Development: Sizing, Spacing, Alignment, and More!
February – Potty Training, Toileting, and Fine Motor Skills
March – How the Environment Shapes the Way Kids Play
April – Teaching Kids How to Dress Themselves
May – Playground Games and Activities for Kids
June – Creative Cutting Practice for Kids
July – Calming Games and Activities for Community Outings
August – 10 Transition Strategies for Kids: Preventing Tantrums
September – Sensory-Friendly Tips for Kids Who Have Trouble Sleeping
October – 15 Tips for Picky Eaters
Be sure to check out all of the members of the Functional Skills for Kids Team!
