Hand games are a great way to develop hand-eye coordination, bilateral coordination, motor planning and midline crossing and they have been one of our top posts at The Inspired Treehouse. Why? Because nothing beats good old fashioned fun! Today, we are taking things up a notch and adding a bit of concentration to the traditional hand clapping games. The following four challenges require focus and sequencing and they still pack the motor punch that our last batch of games did. Hand Games for Concentration and Motor Skills These may take some practice to master, but once your kids get ... Read More about Hand Games for Motor Skills and Cognitive Skills
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Printable Back to School List for Therapists
This printable back to school list for therapists is the perfect way to get a jump on the school year! It’s about that time! The back to school sales are in full effect at all of my favorite stores, the kids are itching for new shoes, new backpacks, and new binders, and the emails from our school district have infiltrated my inbox with requests for physical forms and school fees. I am counting down the days of summer and beginning to feel anxious about all I have to get done and organized for the upcoming year as a school based physical therapist. Each year, the list seems to grow ... Read More about Printable Back to School List for Therapists
Play Ideas for Families: 365 Days of Play!
Today, we want to show you how easy it is to make 365 Days of Play possible for every family! Check out a few of our favorite play ideas for families. At the Inspired Treehouse, we believe that with a little help, kids can build strong, healthy bodies and minds through play. When families are active, playing and moving together every single day, they see immediate benefits in the form of improved physical fitness, increased quality time together and overall healthy development. The U.S. Bank Cash 365™ American Express® Card can help make daily active play and engagement possible for ... Read More about Play Ideas for Families: 365 Days of Play!
Calming Games and Activities for Outings
Today, as part of a year-long series about the Functional Skills of Childhood, we’re talking about calming games and activities for community outings! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Whether they’re riding in the car, waiting at the doctor’s office, eating at a restaurant, or on a trip to the grocery store, when kids are out in the community, they’re met with countless challenges and opportunities that can promote every developmental skill you can think of. But sometimes community outings can be overwhelming and frustrating, especially when they involve transitions and ... Read More about Calming Games and Activities for Outings
Teaching Kids How to Dress Themselves
Teaching kids how to dress themselves can be a challenge! Try these fun ideas to help kids gain independence and confidence. This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If your house is anything like mine, school/work mornings are crazy - making breakfasts and coffee, packing lunches and backpacks, and trying to get out the door in time for the bus or an early meeting. The mornings can be so busy that I often feel like I’ve lived through an entire day before I even start my day at work! My kids are now able to get themselves ready in the morning (for the most part), but ... Read More about Teaching Kids How to Dress Themselves
PENCIL GRIPS AND MORE FROM THE PENCIL GRIP, INC.
When people think of school-based occupational therapists, they picture pencil grips. Those brightly-colored squishy little things are like an OT’s calling card - we leave them strewn about pretty much everywhere we go. *This post is sponsored by The Pencil Grip, Inc. and products were provided for us to sample and review. All opinions are our own. I have pencil grips in my therapy bag, on my desk, and...if I’m being honest...I have them in the glove compartment of my car. You just never know when you’ll need one! When we came across the line of pencil grips from The Pencil Grip, ... Read More about PENCIL GRIPS AND MORE FROM THE PENCIL GRIP, INC.
AWESOME TOYS FOR KIDS: THE OGOBILD
We have something so cool to show you today! If you’re on the lookout for awesome toys for the kiddos on your list this year, we’ve got you covered with this one! As pediatric occupational and physical therapists, we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the OgoSport brand. The toys are awesome for promoting all kinds of child development skills from hand eye coordination using the OgoDisks to fine motor strengthening, bilateral coordination and manipulation using OgoBild. The company motto is “Active Play for All” and it is spot on! Recently, OgoSport emailed us to let us know about a giveaway that ... Read More about AWESOME TOYS FOR KIDS: THE OGOBILD
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Journal Kit!
This year, I was feeling inspired to come up with some DIY Christmas gift ideas for some of my favorite little people in the world - my nieces. Here's one of my favorite ideas! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of these sweet girls is a sassy, smart, artsy fashionista whose 6-year-old style would be the envy of any 36-year-old (including me). Her gift idea came easily: a totally rad art kit full of creative inspiration. Done!But my other niece? This one took a some more thought. Also super smart, this cool little chick is much quieter and full of ... Read More about DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Journal Kit!
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