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Hula Hoop Games for Kids
Whether you are a parent, OT, PT, PE teacher, or classroom teacher, hula hoop games are engaging and fun to get kids moving! Here are several hula hoop activities that you can play with your kids. You will need hula hoops. If you do not have hula hoops you could put painter’s tape on the […]
Exercise Fine Motor Free Sample Pages
Need some sports and exercise fine motor theme activities for kindergarten and older students? Created by an Occupational Therapist, this Sports and Exercise Fine Motor Activities Freebie packet is all set to go to practice prewriting, handwriting, and scissors skills. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from […]
Trampoline in Occupational Therapy? Why?
Do you wonder why we use trampolines in occupational therapy, physical therapy sessions, gym class and more with children? Of course, the easiest answer is that they are fun and engaging for kids. It can be an easy way to disguise strengthening and balance exercises. But, there are more reasons than FUN to use trampolines! […]
Back to School Coloring Pages
Looking for some cute and fun back to school coloring pages? You can download these back to school free printables at the bottom of the post. It includes 5 back to school coloring sheets all for FREE. What’s Awesome About these Printable Back to School Coloring Pages? We all know you can search the internet […]
Fun Exercises for Kids
We all know that children of all ages need physical activity daily. When it comes to kids though heading to the gym is not always your best idea. You want to encourage a lifelong love of being healthy and fit. One way of fostering healthy development is to include fun exercises for kids throughout their […]
Sensory Feedback and Autism
Researchers have observed that children with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, can experience sensorimotor impairments before they show signs of social and communication symptoms. Poor motor skills in individuals with ASD may affect many tasks such as playing with toys, handwriting, picking up a glass of water, and zipping up a coat, etc. which can […]
First Day in School – Tips for Educators
The first day of school is an exciting time for both teachers and students. It’s a fresh start for everyone, but it can also be stressful to come up with the best first day in school ideas. Here is a list of ideas that will make your students’ first days memorable and fun. Read on […]
Tactile Art Activity
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. […]
Paper Plate Activities – Let’s Get Moving
As pediatric therapists, we are always on the lookout for lightweight, compact movement ideas. Here are 3 simple paper plate activities: ninja moves, paper plate ice skating and paper plate yoga. These are not your traditional paper plate crafts since they require the kids to participate in physical activity, motor planning and fun! Need to […]
Occupational Therapy – Fine Motor Skill Centers
Does your classroom use fine motor centers or stations? Maybe your students move from table to table participating in different fine motor activities. Have you ever tried occupational therapy fine motor skill centers? An occupational therapy provider can lead each fine motor station guiding the activity. A recent research article took a closer look to […]