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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Gift Ideas for Kids, Therapists, and Teachers!
Hi friends! Not to stress anyone out, but the holiday season is sneaking up on us. And that means that it's time to start making your holiday shopping list. We know how overwhelming it can be not only to make sure you remember everyone on your list, but also to make sure that your gifts are meaningful, practical, and...if you're buying gifts for kids..FUN! That's why we've created these gift guides. They're the perfect starting point when you're shopping for the teachers, therapists, and kids in your life! Every item we've chosen for these lists is therapist-approved and kid-tested, so ... Read More about Gift Ideas for Kids, Therapists, and Teachers!
Pencil Grasp Development Coloring Pages: The Dynamic Tripod
This simple idea is a great way to promote pencil grasp development, particularly when working toward dynamic movement in the tripod grasp. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Pencil Grasp Development Pencil grasp development is something we OTs look closely at as kids make their way from toddlerhood to preschool and then to school age. The reason it's so important is that a solid grasp pattern is the foundation for efficient handwriting and drawing as kids get older. A mature grasp pattern ensures that kids don't get fatigued while they're writing and it also ensures ... Read More about Pencil Grasp Development Coloring Pages: The Dynamic Tripod
Occupational Therapy: Best Apps for Kids
You probably already know how we feel about free play, recess, and the importance of unstructured motor experiences and sensory exploration for kids. So it might come as a bit of a surprise that I'm about write a post about screen time. But I can't help sharing some of the the best apps for kids that I use to promote fine motor and visual motor skills and more! While we will always be huge advocates for active, unstructured play for kids, there is definitely a place in our hearts (and in our therapy practice) for electronics and screen time. In fact, I would say that making my iPad a ... Read More about Occupational Therapy: Best Apps for Kids
10 Fun Dot Marker Activities
Dot markers activities are some of our favorite therapy activities for kids! There are so many fun ways to use them to promote fine motor and visual motor skills. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If you’re a teacher or therapist, you have probably tried lots of dot marker activities over the years. If not, you definitely want to pick up a pack of them ASAP. And if you do have them but haven’t used them in awhile - here are some fun and creative ways to make these classic art supplies seem new again!Our kids of all ages at The Treehouse love using these dot ... Read More about 10 Fun Dot Marker Activities
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 engaging ... Read More about Assistive Technology Examples for Emergent Writers
Beginner Cutting Activities for Young Kids
These simple beginner cutting activities are great for helping young kids and kids with fine motor delays to learn how to snip paper and move scissors across paper. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As a pediatric occupational therapist, when I first start teaching kids how to use scissors, I start with snipping - simply getting used to that motion of grasping, opening, and closing the scissors. But usually, it’s not enough to just have kids snip along a strip of paper. They need something more interesting, something that gives a purpose to their hard work!After ... Read More about Beginner Cutting Activities for Young Kids
Wikki Stix: 12 Fun Ways to Play
Check out our favorite ways to play with this classic toy! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. There are a handful of toys and supplies that, as soon as I discover them, become instant staples in my day-to-day therapy practice. These materials are usually portable, multi-functional, and super appealing to kids. They’re things I can grab out of my therapy bag for a quick on-the-fly treatment session with a child, no matter how old they are or what skill we’re working on. A perfect example of one of these therapy materials? Wikki Stix! What are Wikki Stix? If you’re not ... Read More about Wikki Stix: 12 Fun Ways to Play
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