"Feed the Car" is a fun and easy DIY in-hand manipulation activity and game for children. Playing this game is a great way to work on counting, pincer grasp, in-hand manipulation skills, bilatera...
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Click HERE to vote for the Tummy Time Trainer!!! Does your baby struggle with tummy time ! Unfortunately, many infants dislike being positioned on the stomach for play, but it is critical that ...
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When implementing tummy time with your baby, it's a good idea to get creative! Creativity can be helpful because many infants resist being positioned on the stomach for play. That is because ...
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You can create a dinosaur board game just like this! MATERIALS: Cardboard Construction paper Clothespins Large die Small plastic dinosaurs Images were downloaded from free online reso...
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Check out this DIY reusable slant board that does not require paper to write on! The slant board is made from cardboard, and the writing surface is wrapped with a sheet protector so that it c...
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Here is a recipe for homemade therapy putty that every pediatric occupational therapist needs! INGREDIENTS 4-ounce bottle of Elmer's glue 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon b...
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Do you have problems with your baby sleeping through the night? Maybe he falls asleep just fine, but then he wakes up in the night and calls out for you. This can be even more of a problem wh...
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As parents, we must have a plan when it comes to disciplining our children. We need to know exactly what we are going to do when our child misbehaves. We may wonder how love and discipline go...
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Image Credit: Carl Jorgensen Parents frequently ask me what their child needs to do to get ready for kindergarten. I like to share this list of 25 “readiness” skills that kindergar...
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Here is a fun activity to work on fine motor and visual motor skills! It can be graded to be a developmentally appropriate activity for children of different ages and skill levels. SUPPLIES N...
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Photo by: Providence Doucet - Unsplash PURPOSE: The authors of this study wanted to learn if sensory play delivered through a telehealth intervention would help children diagnosed with aut...
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Image courtesy of nenetus at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Children learn about the world around them through exploration and play. The role of play in child development is important for the de...
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FEED THE GATOR! This is an easy activity to make that requires just a few objects (tongs, pom pom balls, construction paper, glue, and a small disposable tin container. The activity...
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I love Wikki Stix ! What are they? Wikki Stix are pieces of yarn dipped in different colors of non-toxic wax that can be used to form shapes, design, numbers, and letters! They are great because...
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Making and copying designs with foam shapes is a great way to have a child work on their visual perceptual skills. Start by having the child create a simple design using 3 to 5 shapes. You ...
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When a child holds a small object between the tips of the index finger and thumbs, this is called a superior or refined pincer grasp. The superior pincer grasp typically develops by 12 mo...
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Early exposure to reading increases a child’s chances of future academic success. Reading experience, as well as exposure to rich conversations, help improve a child’s vocabulary...
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How can a parent know if their 3 or 4 year old has an attention problem? Is it possible to recognize Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) before a child starts to grade school? Dr. Mar...
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It can be challenging, and sometimes nearly impossible, to get your kids to fall asleep quickly and get a good night's rest. Now, there is a solution to this problem! Cool Koala, created by ...
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Dear reader, If you are an AOTA member, please VOTE NO for the proposed AOTA Bylaws changes! The AOTA Board of Directors has put forth a full set of “New” Bylaws. There ...
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In one year, all across this country, approximately 2,500 infants die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS. SIDS awareness is critical. If you are not familiar with that term, SIDS...
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This is a fun activity to work on sitting and standing balance! The town map is made from a trifold presentation board and is covered in construction paper. The individual buildings are made fro...
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In this post, I am going to explain how to make a DIY shape sorter toy! You probably have the necessary materials right in your home! A shape sorter is a fun activity that helps to improve visual...
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SMELL THE FLOWER… BLOW OUT THE CANDLE is a delightful guide to mindfulness for children! This book will help children pay attention to their bodies, understand their feelings, and make good...
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In my last post , I shared about motor planning, which is the ability to plan, organize, sequence, and carry out actions. Below you will find some more kid-friendly motor planning activities! ...
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