Activities, strategies, and tools for developing both fine motor skills (e.g., handwriting, grasping) and gross motor skills (e.g., balance, strength, coordination).
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You can support emotional regulation in your child in as little as 7 minutes per day with this fun animal themed HIIT workout for kids! Our lives are so busy that finding time for new activities can feel impossible. But 7 minutes? It’s such a short period of time that for most of us, it’s…
Believe it or not, as an Occupational Therapist, I have seen many children in a variety of sitting positions for writing over the years, and each one tells a different story about what the child might need. Some are seated at the wrong height, and others are leaning over in precarious positions. The fact that…
Tying Shoes is a Big Skill for Little Fingers! Tying shoes might seem like a simple task, something you do…
Balance is a crucial skill for children, influencing everything from their ability to walk and run to their success in…
Kids who seek sensory input often need movement and deep pressure to feel balanced and regulated. This can lead to behaviors like jumping, spinning, rough play, or constant fidgeting, which can be disruptive at home or in the classroom. By using targeted sensory activities such as yoga, we can help these kids stay calm, focused,…
Scissor skills are necessary for more than just fun arts and crafts; they’re an essential part of early childhood development. When children learn to use scissors, they develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and bilateral coordination, which are important for tasks they’ll encounter later in life, such as writing, drawing, and self-care. Scissor skills also…
