Learn more about proximal and distal stability and how they work together to impact function! There is a saying in the therapy world: Proximal stability before distal mobility What Does Proximal Stability Mean? Think of it like a chain. When a child uses the tiny muscles of his hand to pick up a Cheerio from the table and bring it to his mouth, he must have a stable chain of muscles running from his core muscles to his shoulder to his elbow, to his wrist. If that chain of muscles, beginning at his core, isn’t stable and strong, it will be very difficult for him to get that tiny piece ... Read More about Proximal Stability
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The Best Development-Boosting Preschool Toys
These development-boosting preschool toys are the perfect way to promote developmental skills while having fun! Preschool. It’s one of our very favorite ages here at The Inspired Treehouse! Kids at this age are active, imaginative, and ready to play and learn! And, when provided with some fun toys and props, preschoolers can create all kinds of fun play experiences! Here are some of our favorite development-boosting preschool toys.Learn more about the period of development when kids are achieving those all important 3 to 5 year old milestones!Click here to find all of these toys ... Read More about The Best Development-Boosting Preschool Toys
Fine Motor Skills Activities for 2-3 Year Olds
These fine motor skills activities are great for helping 2 and 3-year-olds develop hand strength, coordination, and manipulation skills. By 2 or 3 years of age, kids' fine motor skills have developed to the point where they can engage in all kinds of play activities and functional tasks that let them get a little taste of independence.And the more they're exposed to fun fine motor skills activities, the more developed their skills will become.Laying the foundation now is essential for the development of more complex skills down the road like pencil grasp, handwriting, dressing, and ... Read More about Fine Motor Skills Activities for 2-3 Year Olds
14 Great Sensory Activities for Toddlers
These sensory activities for toddlers are great for helping kids explore the world using all of their senses! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Exploration is the name of the game for children ages 1 and 2! As they become mobile and move through those toddler development stages, little ones have a tendency to get into everything, from unraveling an entire roll of toilet paper to digging through the dog’s bowl of food. Try one of these sensory activities for toddlers that allow them to touch, taste, listen, watch, smell, and above all - move! They’ll love the chance to ... Read More about 14 Great Sensory Activities for Toddlers
30 Development-Boosting Infant Activities: 0 to 12 Months
These fun development-boosting infant activities will keep little ones entertained while also boosting crucial developmental skills. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more.*These activities should be closely supervised by an adult at all times.Babies should have exposure to play and exploration in a variety of different positions beginning from the time they first come home from the hospital. Play and movement in different positions helps to build strength and coordination, integrate primitive reflexes, and provide important input to the sensory systems.As moms, we know that it ... Read More about 30 Development-Boosting Infant Activities: 0 to 12 Months
20 Creative Ways to Practice Single Leg Stance
Check out our favorite fun and creative ways to practice single leg stance with kids! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Some of my favorite therapy activities are balance activities for kids. I love to watch their little faces as they discover that they can make it across my “bridge” without falling in the lake (a balance beam with imaginary water underneath), or when they are finally able to count all the way to 5 while standing on one foot like a tree. Single leg stance is one specific activity that many standardized tests in pediatric physical therapy use to measure ... Read More about 20 Creative Ways to Practice Single Leg Stance
Valentine Crafts for Kids: Shot Through the Heart!
Lauren and I are feeling the love this Valentine’s Day! We are full of fun Valentine crafts for kids and ideas that target fine motor and other skills. Did you see Lauren’s Squeezable Sensory Valentines? So cute, right? This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Today, we have another cute - and super simple - Valentine’s Day idea to share! You’ll be able to grab the materials for this fine motor craft in no time flat and it’s a perfect classroom or therapy activity when you’re short on planning time. Or, try this activity at home and let your kiddos deliver them to the ones ... Read More about Valentine Crafts for Kids: Shot Through the Heart!
The Ultimate Child Development Gift Guide
We’ve already shared our gross motor gift guide and fine motor gift guide, and we’ve heard from lots of you that it’s also helpful to have gifts for kids broken down by age so you can find exactly what you’re looking for as you fill up your sleigh this holiday season (and beyond)! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. So today we’re coming at you with our super huge Ultimate Child Development Gift Guide - full of awesome toys and products that support healthy development by targeting fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and more! Brace yourself, this gift guide is HUGE. ... Read More about The Ultimate Child Development Gift Guide
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