Category: Active kids

20 Summer Activities….Shhhh, they’re therapeutic!

20 summer fun activities for kids with and without special needs. Work on fine motor, gross motor, sensory, letters, scissors/cutting, and more with the…

5 Ways to Add Movement to Learning

Sit Still and Pay Attention! How many times have we heard this in our lives? I know my generation was expected to sit without…

What Are Pre Writing Skills?

What are pre-writing skills and why does my child need them? Babies are born with hands that are curled up and only reflexively grasp…

20 Summer FUN Ideas (OT Approved!)

SUMMER is here! Most families look forward to summer’s relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can evoke great…

Book Report Alternatives for Kids with Learning Disorders

Writing book reports can be challenging for some students with dyslexia and other disabilitiesinvolving writing and language. As long as your children or students…

Easter Activity Ideas plus FREE Lunchbox Notes

Easter is almost here! I always love this time of year because of Spring and new beginnings. I am filled with joy and excitement…

5 Ways to Assess Movement to Build Functional Outcomes

Therapists, looking for tips to assess your students’ movement for better functional outcomes? Me too! I have been doing a ton of research for…

Painting With Snow!

Snow Painting Fun for Kids of All Ages! So many are getting snow and winter blasts. How do we use this to our advantage?…

Movement and Sensory Pathway – How-To Create Your OWN….Video included

Movement and Sensory Pathways – How To Create Your OWN! I’m super excited to share this post with you. Why? You’ve seen them, cool movement…

Move to Learn – Active Ways to Teach Your Kids

Move to Learn! Kinesthetic learning ideas for your kids. Did you know we all have different learning styles? Many people with special needs…

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