Learn more about the benefits of working on a vertical surface and find some creative ways for kids to work in this position! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One thing that stands out to me in the schools where I work is that you never see a good old fashioned chalkboard anymore! Gone are the days of feeling that chalky dust all over your hands, racing classmates to finish math facts on the chalkboard, and clapping out the erasers during detention! :)Back when I was in school, I never thought about the developmental benefits of writing and working on the ... Read More about Motor Skills And More! Working on a Vertical Surface
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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
The Ultimate List of Visual Sensory Toys for Kids
These visual sensory toys are the perfect way to provide calming visual input or to work on visual perception skills. This post contains affiliate links. Read more.Our eyes and brain communicate and work together to help us interpret our physical surroundings using sight.The visual system is important for healthy sensory processing because it helps us to assign meaning to the objects we see in our environment - What color is it? How big is it? How close is it to me?What better way to help kids develop their visual systems than by playing and exploring with some great visual toys! Here ... Read More about The Ultimate List of Visual Sensory Toys for Kids
The Best Fine Motor Games for Kids
These fine motor games for kids will make fun additions to your therapy room, classroom, or home! Fine motor skills are an important piece of child development. Strong hands help with tasks like writing, dressing, opening containers and more! Fine motor games that promote these skills through play can make strengthening little hands fun and engaging! Board games are a fantastic way to combine play with skill-building. Here are ten of our favorite fine motor games that kids not only love (because they are a blast) but that are also beneficial for their development! ... Read More about The Best Fine Motor Games for Kids
12, 15, & 18 Month Old Milestones Red Flags (& Free Checklist)
In this post, you'll learn about: 12 month milestones and red flags, 15 month milestones and red flags, 18 month old milestones red flags, and 24 month milestones and red flags. Our post about developmental red flags for infants is one of our most popular posts here at The Inspired Treehouse. And that may be because this post gives parents the tools they need to recognize potential issues during their baby’s first year.If you’ve ever felt stumped about your child's developmental milestones, or you’ve run into questions about the development of the kids you work with - you’re definitely ... Read More about 12, 15, & 18 Month Old Milestones Red Flags (& Free Checklist)
Toddler Development Stages: 1 and 2 year old milestones
Learn more about 1 and 2 year old milestones and what to expect during the toddler years. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Amazing changes happen as kids progress from 1 to 2 year old milestones! Your baby’s nerves and muscles learn to work together and motor skills start to take off! Toddler development happens right before your eyes as your baby gains balance, confidence, and independence. As toddlers' brains develop, so does their coordination and motor control.What are developmental milestones? Click the link to find all of our best ... Read More about Toddler Development Stages: 1 and 2 year old milestones
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
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
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