If you're trying to find fun and creative ways to target self control in kids, look no further! These fun games are the perfect place to start! Self-Regulation & Movement Demonstrating regulation of sensory and movement responses is one important aspect of self control in kids. And many kids struggle with this area of development so much that it can impact their independence and success at school, at home, and out in the community. When we talk about self control related to movement, we're referring to the force, direction, and speed of movements, which requires healthy ... Read More about 3 Easy Games To Improve Self Control in Kids
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Free Printable Valentine Cards for Fine Motor Skills
Looking for a fun Valentine idea for your classroom or therapy practice? These free printable Valentine cards are for you! These days, so many kids are struggling with the grasping skills and visual motor skills needed for coloring, drawing, prewriting, and handwriting. Due to the Covid pandemic, many kids have transitioned to primarily virtual or digital learning platforms that don’t allow for the same regular opportunities to practice these skills. But, as child development professionals, we know how crucial these early experiences with crayons, pencils, pens, and markers are for ... Read More about Free Printable Valentine Cards for Fine Motor Skills
11 Things to Do With Yarn to Promote Developmental Skills!
If you’re looking for fun and easy activity ideas for kids, check out these 10 things to do with yarn to promote developmental skills! * This post contains affiliate links. Read more. It can be hard to find inspiration for fresh, new ideas every day that will keep kids interested and engaged while also targeting specific skills. We find that often, the most fun and effective treatment activities are the ones that use the simplest materials. Today, we’re excited to share some of our favorite activities to try with one of the simplest pieces of “equipment” we can think of… A piece of ... Read More about 11 Things to Do With Yarn to Promote Developmental Skills!
Creative Jumping Practice for Kids + FREE Printable!
Learning how to jump requires that the vestibular, visual, muscular and skeletal systems are all working fluidly together. Check out these fun jumping practice ideas and download the free printable! Some kids learn how to jump easily - everything clicks and they are bouncing like kangaroos in no time. For other kids, achieving a vertical jump can be tricky. They may be able to achieve a squat position, arm swing, and do the most amazing countdown only to get a hair off of the ground. Skills Needed for Learning How to Jump It’s our job as therapists to figure out why a child is having ... Read More about Creative Jumping Practice for Kids + FREE Printable!
Building Core Stability Through Play
Help kids work on building core stability and strength with these fun, easy, and playful activities! Core stability is important for many aspects of child development. However, unlike adults, kids don’t always want to do high reps of traditional core strengthening exercises to get their tummy muscles strong. Studies show that core strengthening improves motor proficiency and promotes physical activity with kids. Training the core also improves strength, balance, coordination, extremity function, proximal stability and endurance. Here’s how a child can strengthen their core through ... Read More about Building Core Stability Through Play
Winter Skier Cutting Craft
Looking for a fun and simple winter cutting craft? This fun little skier is perfect for preschoolers and other young kids who are learning to cut on lines and cut out shapes! We were looking for a new cutting craft for our Winter Sports theme at The Treehouse and this idea popped into my mind! This activity is a great way to have kids practice cutting on a line and cutting out a simple shape. If you use the black and white version you can also target pencil grasp, drawing, and prewriting skills as kids color in the skier and the mountains! Looking for more fun snowy ideas? Try this ... Read More about Winter Skier Cutting Craft
How to Use a Balance Board for Kids
Looking for an awesome balance board for kids? We've got you covered with some of our favorites, along with some great ideas for how to use one! Ask any physical therapist in the pediatric or sports realm what their favorite piece of equipment is and you might get this answer: A Balance Board! This versatile piece of equipment is usually made of wood or heavy duty plastic and can come in shapes ranging from rectangle to round. Some have interchangeable pieces on the bottom that can increase or decrease the challenge. Balance boards are awesome tools for challenging the ... Read More about How to Use a Balance Board for Kids
Last Minute Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers for Kids
These last minute gift ideas and stocking stuffers for kids will make things easy as you finish up your holiday shopping! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Waited until the last minute on some holiday gifts? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Whether there was a kiddo or two who you accidentally left off your list or you feel like you need to add a little something to your kiddo’s stack of gifts - we’ve all been there! Luckily, there are plenty of super quick and easy, kid-friendly gift options that you can grab on your way to that holiday party or order for quick delivery ... Read More about Last Minute Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers for Kids
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