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Halloween

Pumpkin Fidget

Is your child constantly touching things? Does your student have trouble sitting still while listening or while waiting? Do you ever find yourself saying, “Keep your hands to yourself!” If the answer is yes, then this Pumpkin Balloon Fidget is a super sensory solution for fidgety kids (and grown ups too)! Whether your child is feeling anxious or seeking touch input, this little Pumpkin Fidget helps keep busy hands busy.

September 23, 2025 No Comments

Activities Halloween

Pumpkin Bash

There’s something so satisfying about pounding pegs into a pumpkin! Channel your child’s desire to hit or pound something with this Pumpkin Bash activity. Using a wooden mallet to pound push-pins or golf tees into a pumpkin provides practice for fine motor skills and eye hand coordination. Picking up the push-pins or golf tees promotes a pincer grasp and overall hand and finger dexterity.

September 16, 2025 No Comments

Clever cookies & snacks

Witches Fingers Breadsticks

These eerie and delicious Witches Fingers Breadsticks are perfect for Halloween parties or just a wickedly good snack.
But that’s not all – rolling and pinching the pizza dough is a fantastic way to support children’s fine motor coordination.

September 13, 2025 No Comments

Activities

Pressed Leaf Placemat

Q: Why do leaves fall from dogwood trees? A: They’re afraid of the bark. Q: How do leaves get from place to place? A: They use Autumn-obiles.

September 4, 2025 No Comments

Child Development Child Mental Health

Separation Anxiety Strategies: How to Make Goodbyes Easier for Children

How to Manage Separation Anxiety in Young Children: Effective strategies for parents, therapists and teachers to help make goodbyes easier.

September 2, 2025 No Comments

Child Development

Backpack Strategies for Parents and Students

The American Occupational Therapy Association provides some excellent tips for backpack wearing plus some bonus strategies for packing a purse.

August 30, 2025 No Comments

7 Strategies To Learn Healthy Homework Habits

Got homework hassles? Do any of these comments sound familiar?… “I don’t want to do my homework!” “It’s so boring.” If you’ve ever heard these

August 26, 2025 No Comments

Child Development Sensory Processing

Back-to-School Tips for Children with Sensory Needs

As the summer days begin to wane and the back-to-school season approaches, many parents feel a mix of emotions—excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a bit of

August 26, 2025 No Comments

Child Development

Essential Backpack Safety Tips

There’s one easy way to take a load of stress off of your student! Did you know that Occupational therapists are experts in ergonomics and

August 25, 2025 No Comments

Uncategorized

Let’s celebrate mom

May 2, 2026

To all the Moms out there… Mother’s Day is the time for you to celebrate YOU! Give yourself a pat...

Clever cookies & snacks

Rainbow Veggie Snack

March 2, 2026

How’s your luck with getting your kids to eat vegetables? Our feeding therapists love this colorful Rainbow Snack because it...

St. Patricks Day

Pot O’Gold Cookie

March 1, 2026

Today’s your lucky day to learn how to make this precious Saint Patrick's Day Cookie.. This Pot O’Gold Cookie Craft...

Activities

Valentine Scooter Board Obstacle Course

February 5, 2026

Kids will absolutely LOVE this scooter board obstacle course aka “The Valentine Car Wash”. Lie down on your tummy and...

Valentines Day

Valentine Laser Maze

February 2, 2026

Here’s a Valentine themed obstacle course that kids will love! It’s super easy to set up and will keep kids...

Valentines Day

Tic Tac Toe Cookie

February 1, 2026

The taste of sweet success doesn't get any better after winning a game of Valentine Cookie Tic Tac Toe. In...

Activities

Friendship Party

February 1, 2026

Valentines Day is a sweet reminder to celebrate love and friendship! The kids at the clinic love these friendship themed...

Activities

Merry Matching Eraser Game

December 4, 2025

This Merry Matching Eraser Game is a sure way to enjoy some festive, fine motor fun! This activity is a...

Clever cookies & snacks

Hanukkah Cookies

December 3, 2025

These miniature Menorah Cookies are a sure way to brighten your next Hanukkah celebration. These edible Dreidels are a tasty...

Activities

Candy Cane Fishing Game

December 1, 2025

Candy Cane Fishing takes some patience, but in the end it's worth it! This Candy Cane Fishing activity encourages self-regulation...

Activities

Christmas Clothespin Obstacle Course

December 1, 2025

Did you know that the elves have been busy hanging up the stockings! What will you find in each stocking?...

Child Development

Holiday Help for Picky Eaters

November 17, 2025

We hope that Thanksgiving, and holiday get togethers in general, are a source of food and fun. But for some...

Let’s celebrate mom

To all the Moms out there… Mother’s Day is the time for you to celebrate YOU! Give yourself...

May 2, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Rainbow Veggie Snack

How’s your luck with getting your kids to eat vegetables? Our feeding therapists love this colorful Rainbow Snack because it...

March 2, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Pot O’Gold Cookie

Today’s your lucky day to learn how to make this precious Saint Patrick's Day Cookie.. This Pot O’Gold...

March 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Valentine Scooter Board Obstacle Course

Kids will absolutely LOVE this scooter board obstacle course aka “The Valentine Car Wash”. Lie down on your tummy and...

February 5, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Valentine Laser Maze

Here’s a Valentine themed obstacle course that kids will love! It’s super easy to set up and will...

February 2, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Tic Tac Toe Cookie

The taste of sweet success doesn't get any better after winning a game of Valentine Cookie Tic Tac Toe....

February 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Friendship Party

Valentines Day is a sweet reminder to celebrate love and friendship! The kids at the clinic love these...

February 1, 2026 | By Jessica McMurdie

Merry Matching Eraser Game

This Merry Matching Eraser Game is a sure way to enjoy some festive, fine motor fun! This activity...

December 4, 2025 | By Jessica McMurdie

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Rainbow Veggie Snack
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Pot O’Gold Cookie
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Valentine Scooter Board Obstacle Course
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Valentine Laser Maze
February 2, 2026