These outdoor therapy activities are perfect for occupational and physical therapists who are ready to take their practice to the next level! When we first read about Angela Hanscom and her amazing work, we couldn't wait to get our hands on her book, Balanced and Barefoot. Angela is an inspiration who has revolutionized the world of pediatric occupational therapy by capitalizing on the therapeutic benefits of the outdoors.Today, we're sharing some of our favorite ways to take your therapy sessions outside and then we'll delve into Angela's work and hear more about her inspiring ... Read More about 10 Outdoor Therapy Activities for PTs and OTs
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Hand Strengthening: Red Flags for Kids
Use these red flags to help identify kids who need to work on hand strengthening, and then you can introduce fun and playful activities geared toward building hand strength! When I first meet a student in my school-based OT practice, the first thing I ask the child is if they know what OT is. Most often, the answer is no, so over the years, I’ve developed a super simple way to explain what an occupational therapist does in the school setting: I ask the child to name all of the things they can think of that they use their hands for during the school day. And then, like magic, ... Read More about Hand Strengthening: Red Flags for Kids
Rainbow Activities for Kids: Build a Rainbow!
Looking for fun rainbow activities for kids? This Build a Rainbow Game is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of springtime! Working with manipulatives is an awesome way for kids to build grasping and in-hand manipulation skills, as they pick up, turn, and orient the small pieces in their hands.This game would pair perfectly with our Rainbow Interactive Movement Game or our Rainbow Movement Scavenger Hunt!If you're trying this game as part of a rainbow theme around St. Patrick's Day, check out this printable leprechaun note that kids can use as they build their own leprechaun traps! ... Read More about Rainbow Activities for Kids: Build a Rainbow!
How to Help Kids Practice Self-Feeding With Utensils
Learn some of our favorite playful ideas for helping kids practice the fine motor and hand eye coordination skills needed for self-feeding with utensils! *All of the activities in this post should only be used with close and constant supervision from an adult due to safety concerns. Never leave young children alone to play with feeding utensils or small objects. Many occupational therapists get referrals for kids who are struggling at mealtimes. Feeding is such a complex area of practice and feeding issues can take so many forms - from kids who struggle with accepting different tastes and ... Read More about How to Help Kids Practice Self-Feeding With Utensils
Hand Strength Red Flags for Kids
Use these hand strength red flags to help identify kids who need to work on developing the muscles of their hands, and then you can introduce fun and playful activities geared toward building hand strength! When I first meet a student in my school-based OT practice, the first thing I ask the child is if they know what OT is. Most often, the answer is no, so over the years, I’ve developed a super simple way to explain what an occupational therapist does in the school setting: I ask the child to name all of the things they can think of that they use their hands for during the ... Read More about Hand Strength Red Flags for Kids
Printable Pumpkin Activities for Kids
Looking for fun pumpkin activities for kids? This fun activity is great for building fine motor skills with a fun fall theme! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Pumpkin Activities: Pick a Pumpkin! Lately I’ve been looking around for new pumpkin activities to try with my kids at school to work on developing their fine motor skills.So many of the kids I see for occupational therapy struggle with fine motor coordination, grasping skills, and in hand manipulation skills, so I have to be quick on the draw with fun, creative fine motor ideas that will get (and ... Read More about Printable Pumpkin Activities for Kids
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
20 Awesome DIY Fidget Toys
These DIY fidget toys are the perfect way to support kids in the classroom without breaking the bank! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of the most challenging things about being a school-based therapist is that we’re often faced with very large caseloads and very limited resources.The good news is that, as therapists, we are trained to problem solve situations and use what we have on hand to conquer just about any roadblock. Therapists tend to be creative types!Some of the most commonly asked-for items in a school setting are fidget tools. Unfortunately, while ... Read More about 20 Awesome DIY Fidget Toys
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