Archives: Blog Posts
Catch Those Wiggly Fish! https://youtu.be/-DFNzOAWsxc Kids will love making their own mini fishing pole to reel in these wiggly fish. This fishing game craft helps
Make this cute Mother’s Day card with DIY flower stamps. You’ll be surprised to find out what you can use to make a pretty flower print card…
Here’s a simple recipe to make your own puffy paint with ingredients commonly found in your cupboard. It’s called “Pancake” Puffy Paint because when you microwave it, your paint designs will puff up like a pancake. Plus, when you mix the ingredients, it’s the consistency of pancake batter.
Cold and flu season is here, along with an unwelcome newcomer, the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a pediatric occupational therapist, one of my roles is to teach children about proper hygiene as part of a good self-care routine.
Before you decide what types of tools and sensory strategies to use in the classroom, you must first be able to answer these questions: Let’s start with these questions…
On those hot summer days, nothing beats the heat like an icy cold, refreshing glass of lemonade. Here’s my favorite recipe for fresh squeezed lemonade! When you make it from scratch it’s way better than the powdered stuff and also a fun, simple activity for kids in the kitchen. Making lemonade is not only good for practicing fine motor skills, it’s also a wonderful sensory experience. Making and sharing a glass encourages positive interactions and social skills! This recipe is based upon 2 servings. You can easily modify it to make more.
Let the games begin! Kids will love these Summer Olympics Activities designed to help kids improve coordination, balance, strength and fitness. All of these Olympic
The 4th of July is right around the corner and it’s the time of year that’s full of special memories of celebrating America’s Independence! Many traditions, backyard BBQs, fireworks and summer memories are made around this time of year. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to write down their special memories and keep their writing skills sharp over the summer.
To all the Fathers out there…
Father’s Day is the time for you to celebrate YOU!
Give yourself a pat on the back for all of the hard work, energy, patience and love you have invested in your child.
Scream. You Scream. We All Scream for Ice Cream! Go ahead and have a spoon full of ice cream! I created this Mini Ice Cream Cookie Craft to celebrate the end of the school year and to welcome summer!
Sensory input, either from the environment or from the body, is poorly detected, modulated, or misinterpreted, resulting in an atypical...
Read MoreVisual Processing: Visual processing includes visual acuity (how clearly you can see) and ocular motor control (how well your eyes...
Read MoreOccupational therapy's scope of practice includes children's mental health. Pediatric mental health should be a priority for all pediatric therapists,...
Read MoreAll you need is a plastic cup with a lid, scissors, a permanent marker and perhaps some glue and googly...
Read MoreBird Nest Cookie Recipe. Welcome spring with this adorable bird nest cookie! Practice dexterity skills to build the nest with...
Read MoreYour kids will love these easy occupational therapy gardening activities to help their fine motor skills blossom!
Read MoreHow’s your luck with getting your kids to eat vegetables? Our feeding therapists love this colorful Rainbow Snack because it...
Read MoreAre you absolutely smitten with babies? Do the toddler years fill you with wonder and excitement? If your answer is...
Read MoreThe taste of sweet success doesn't get any better after winning a game of Valentine Cookie Tic Tac Toe. In...
Read MoreHere’s a Valentine themed obstacle course that kids will love! It’s super easy to set up and will keep kids...
Read MorePixy Stix Cursive Handwriting Practice CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Do you have a child who dreads handwriting practice? ...
Read MoreBurnout happens to the best of us, but the good news is that we can boost our moods and reenergize...
Read More
Sensory input, either from the environment or from the body, is poorly detected, modulated, or misinterpreted, resulting in an...
Visual Processing: Visual processing includes visual acuity (how clearly you can see) and ocular motor control (how well...
Occupational therapy's scope of practice includes children's mental health. Pediatric mental health should be a priority for all...
All you need is a plastic cup with a lid, scissors, a permanent marker and perhaps some glue and...
Bird Nest Cookie Recipe. Welcome spring with this adorable bird nest cookie! Practice dexterity skills to build the nest...
Your kids will love these easy occupational therapy gardening activities to help their fine motor skills blossom!
How’s your luck with getting your kids to eat vegetables? Our feeding therapists love this colorful Rainbow Snack because it...
Are you absolutely smitten with babies? Do the toddler years fill you with wonder and excitement? If your answer...
Always Starts With A Small Step
