Creating Movement Opportunities
Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Blog & Resources
The Starfish Blog
Tips and ideas to help children develop physically and occupationally, making movement enjoyable for parents, caregivers, educators and kids of all ages!
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Walking Backwards
Walking backwards is a gross motor milestone that is typically seen around 1.5 to 2 years of age....
Heart Pumping Fun
February is American Heart Month! One great way to celebrate is to get moving as a family. Here...
Valentine’s Day Crafts and Games
Time to spread the love! Valentine’s Day is such a great time of year to practice both some fine...
Activities to Increase Coordination
Coordination involves gross motor movements that require motor planning, accuracy, and timing. It...
2020 Top 10 List
Wow, what a year! While there have been a lot of challenges there has also been things to be...
Benefits of Reading to Children
It is a well-known fact that reading and comprehension skills are important for academic success....
4 Ways to Use a Large Cardboard Box
Cardboard boxes are great! We are going to start sharing some fun ways to use them. We recently...
Thanksgiving Gross Motor Activities
Here are a few Thanksgiving-themed gross motor activities that might help your family have fun and...
Halloween Inspired Ideas
It’s always fun to get creative and the holidays bring that out in me! Basically how do we make...
Halloween Moves
Ready for some Halloween Fitness? First, stop in our shop for our interactive adventure through a...