Here are our top therapy toys and tools for kids, along with tons of ideas for how to play with each of them to build developmental skills! One of the best things about our job as therapists is finding creative ways to use basic therapy toys and materials to promote developmental skills for the kids in our therapy practice. And then, we get the added perk of being able to share all of our favorite ways to play with these therapy toys with all of you! We know that many of you work in settings where you may not have access to the latest and greatest pieces of equipment. We also know ... Read More about The Best Therapy Toys and Tools for Kids
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Kids Movement Activities Using Tape
Check out these fun kids movement activities using tape! Tape is the perfect addition to your therapy bag or classroom because it's easy to store and quick to use! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Tape. It’s one of the most underrated tools in a therapist’s bag. It’s cheap. It’s colorful. It’s compact and light and easy to carry. And, it’s so much fun! Check out these fun ways to encourage gross motor movement with a simple roll of this sticky stuff! If you're looking for great tape options for your therapy bag, classroom, or home - don't miss BAM! Tape! It's ... Read More about Kids Movement Activities Using Tape
What is Low Muscle Tone and How Can We Support Kids With LMT?
Learn more about low muscle tone (or hypotonia) and how you can support kids who have LMT. Have you ever heard a child described by a health care professional or even a parent as a “floppy baby?” The medical term for this is low muscle tone (LMT) or hypotonia. LMT can be diagnosed at birth or later in life. The cause can be identified as an issue with the neurological or muscular systems or the cause can be unrelated to any other medical condition (benign congenital hypotonia). Low muscle tone can also be the result of a genetic condition. How to tell when a child has low muscle ... Read More about What is Low Muscle Tone and How Can We Support Kids With LMT?
10 Fun Ways to Play With Lummi Sticks
Lummi Sticks are a great way to promote all kinds of developmental skills for kids! Check out our favorite ways to play! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Have you heard of Lummi Sticks? These 7”-10” long wooden cylinders resemble drumsticks and can be used in a variety of ways to promote developmental skills in children -- both physical and cognitive. They are easy to transport and are a very economical tool for strapped therapy budgets! Lummi Sticks can be found as a tool in the Missouri Learning standards for Physical Education for Efficiency of Human movement and ... Read More about 10 Fun Ways to Play With Lummi Sticks
Group Facilitation Tips for School Therapists
These tips and strategies for group facilitation will come in handy for any pediatric therapist who is working with groups of kids during treatment sessions. As a new school-based therapist, I had plenty of questions for my boss, other therapists, and the teachers I worked with. But I spent most of my time questioning myself. Was I writing good goals? Were my evals okay? Were my treatments effective? Would I ever feel confident and comfortable in this job? I felt like an imposter. And if there was one thing reaffirmed this feeling, it was group facilitation. Any time I scheduled myself ... Read More about Group Facilitation Tips for School Therapists
Simple Squishy Ball Listening Activity
Looking for a fun and super simple listening game that targets body awareness and sequencing? This is the activity for you! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Do you ever have those moments where you have just a few minutes of downtime to fill with a group of kids? Maybe your class is ready a few minutes early for dismissal. Or maybe you finish up a therapy session before time is up. Not everyone would know what to do to fill this time, to keep kids occupied and engaged so you don’t lose their attention. But these little moments are teachers’ and therapists’ ... Read More about Simple Squishy Ball Listening Activity
DIY Window Clings & Movement Game
Making these DIY window clings is a great fine motor activity for kids and playing with them can promote coordination, body awareness, and more! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We love a good DIY project here at The Inspired Treehouse, especially one that’s cheap and easy! We think this one could be a really fun idea for an occupational or physical therapy session, or for a teacher to make and keep on hand in the classroom, or even to try with your kiddos at home! We created a bunch of different shapes and colors and my kids were fascinated by how well they stuck to ... Read More about DIY Window Clings & Movement Game
Hardware Store Finds: DIY Games & Activities for Kids!
These creative and budget-friendly DIY games and activities for kids are the perfect additions to this school year's supply list! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. The final third of the summer is always a time for me to get organized for the upcoming school year. I compile my student folders, get my printable therapy planner all set up for the year, and take inventory of equipment. I also hunt for some cool new toys to add to my therapy bag to keep things new and fresh as the school year rolls on. This year, I am being frugal! At our non-profit, The Treehouse, we’re ... Read More about Hardware Store Finds: DIY Games & Activities for Kids!
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