Looking for a fun craft? All you need is some large paper, painter’s tape, and paint (and of course your hands!). And bonus: this tactile art activity you can modify depending upon the skill level of the child. What is a Tactile Activity? Tactile input is a fancy work for using the sense of touch. […]
There are many reasons why a child may have difficulties with graded movement or using the right amount of force when performing motor skills. You might hear someone say “they have difficulty with grading their movements” or an Occupational Therapist might say “decreased force modulation”. What is Graded Movement? Basically, graded movements are when a […]
Combine pretend play with physical activity while you move and learn with these free animal printables. All you need to do is print the activities and you are set to go. Not only will you be encouraging physical activity, proprioceptive input and body awareness but children will also review math concepts and practice visual perceptual […]
Have you ever heard of “trampoline aftereffect”? It is that sensation that you have after jumping on a trampoline. You get off the trampoline and your legs feel a little woozy or jelly like. Pediatric therapy sessions that include motor skill development or sensory processing skills may include trampoline activities. Did you know that after […]