Our blogs are inspired by our passion for enhancing childhood development and pediatric physical therapy. We write for both parents and professionals and work to provide a mix of education, activity/treatment ideas, and our favorite toys. Because we write for you, we would love to know what topics you are interested in or what questions you have that we can answer!
Using a Balance Board
There are many uses for balance boards but I thought I would share some of the ways we have used it. I had a few kids who were having trouble squatting. They didn't want to bend their knees and … [Read more...]
Make your own Magic Wand
Ok, we are big fans of Harry Potter so when I saw this post on how to make your own wand, I had to pass it along to our OT's because I thought not only could it be 'therapeutic' in that kids could … [Read more...]
Color by Number
Who remembers color by number? I loved them. Such a simple idea and yet it can help kids work on several things (while creating artwork for the refrigerator)! The coloring itself will work on hand … [Read more...]
Pringles Can and OT
One of our OT's and her student came up with this idea that they have been loving using! They took a pringles can and decorate it (optional) and in the top they cut two holes. One was a small round … [Read more...]
Small Changes = Big Differences
I was just on vacation visiting my family while I recuperated and I was lucky enough to enjoy the beach for a few beautiful days. Right before I flew home, I was able to walk about a mile or so on … [Read more...]
Horse Races
Okay, I'll be honest, I haven't figured out how to make this 'therapeutic' but it can be fun and kids can learn and work on numbers all at the same time. The reality is I just really liked the … [Read more...]
Activity Bingo
I love to find new and creative ways to get kids to do activities that may not always be their favorite, and to get them to do multiple repetitions of it. We came up with a new game based on … [Read more...]
Kazoos for Postural Control
image retrieved from: kardoninstitute.org I know I've talked about our group before but I wanted to share something we figured out by accident. One of the great things with group is we have our … [Read more...]
Fun way to work on balance reactions
Growing Play posted the coolest idea recently: Surfing on Dry Land. We tried to go out and get enough noodles and a boogie board so we could try it with some kiddos but it was too late in the season; … [Read more...]
A Clean (but potentially wet) Mess
Here is an activity that our OT's have been using with the kids. The OT's like it because it works on specific skills and the kids like it because its water play and they think they are making a … [Read more...]
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