Fall Fine Motor Activity: Poking Pumpkins
Check out this fun craft with foam pumpkins to work on fine motor skill development!
3 Quick Tips for Laying the Foundation for Handwriting
Many people think occupational therapy and handwriting are synonymous. I typically work with younger children so I like to think about what we can do now to support handwriting when they are in school.
Nature's Classroom: How to Make the Most of Camping Play at Home
. . .camping might be something that interests you, but is not something you are able to do with your family right now – perhaps due to mobility issues, medical conditions or family situation (with a toddler and a baby, we are not ready to tackle tent camping with them for a while!). Here are some camping-type ideas that you can do in your backyard or living room, along with descriptions on why we love them!
Rocking Road Trips with Kids
Riding in the car can be difficult for children, especially for long road trips. Parents can struggle with finding ways to entertain children in the car while keeping screen time down so their kids can focus on play that will support their development.
Surviving Social Distancing: Chalk it up!
Sidewalk chalk is likely one of the most versatile outdoor activities out there. You have likely seen countless posts about neighborhood movement paths drawn along the sidewalk. Our neighborhood took to writing words of encouragement along the sidewalk for those who were walking to break up the boredom. . .There are so many fun ways to use sidewalk chalk. Many of these could occur indoors or outdoors. These are adapted from a list provided by Linda Fletcher, a very talented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Social Distancing Survival: We could not do this without OT
Are you struggling with ideas to best support your child through social distancing? Are you missing out on opportunities to participate in therapy due to statewide shut downs? Perhaps we can help.