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A sensory body sock is a fun sensory tool that can help provide a calming and relaxing environment for children. I’m sharing several FUN ways to use a sensory body sock here. Sensory Tools, Autism Sensory, Sensory Activities, Sensory Play, Activities For Kids, Savant Syndrome, Body Sock, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Sensory System
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A sensory body sock is a fun sensory tool that can help provide a calming and relaxing environment for children. I’m sharing several FUN ways to use a sensory body sock here.
Collage of two pictures, the first picture on top is of a green square weighted lap pad. The bottom picture is of an orange weighted lap pad with a cat face on it, placed on a child's lap. Colored text in the middle says "DIY Weighted Lap Pad". Diy Sensory Toys, Sensory Boards, Sensory Bins, Diy Toys, Sensory Bottles
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Does your child have trouble sitting still? Does your child need a little extra sensory input? A weighted lap pad can provide the sensory input a child needs in order to focus better. Click to read this tutorial on how to make a weighted lap pad for your sensory seeking kids.
Picture of a young girl in a pink shirt holding her stomach and looking uncomfortable. White shaded text overlay with black text says "How to understand Interoception: An Explanation of the 8th Sensory System." Kids Therapy, Therapy Ideas, Proprioceptive Activities, Toddler Sensory Bins, Critical Thinking Activities, Calming Strategies, Writing Lines
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Interoception is the awareness of bodily sensations. It is the sense of knowing the internal condition of your body. I explain what the 8th sensory system is and how it works, click through this pin to find out.
A child using fingers to make the capital letter A in green sand on a blue table. The letter A is on a white paper square at the top. White text overlay with black text at the top says "16 Fun, Hands-On Letter Formation Activities." Occupational Therapy Activities, Gross Motor Activities, Handwriting Books, Handwriting Activities, Kids Learning Alphabet, Learning To Write, Number Formation
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Help kids learn to recognize and write letters by giving them creative hands-on letter formation activities. Here are 11 fun, hands-on ideas!
Circle picture of a young child holding a pencil with a three-fingered tripod grasp. Blue text overlay with white text above says "Pencil grasp development: The Tripod Grasp." Preschool Games, Kids Learning Activities, Gross Motor Skills, Hands On Activities, Teaching Ideas, Pediatric Physical Therapy Activities, Physical Therapy Exercises
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Is the tripod grasp really the best grasp for children? This article discusses the development of the tripod grasp and its role in handwriting.
This article talks about the tripod grasp vs. functional grasps in handwriting development. Pencil Grasp Development, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Intervention, Read More, Tripod, Handwriting, Did You Know, Lettering
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This article talks about the tripod grasp vs. functional grasps in handwriting development.
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Occupational Therapy Tips
Yellow background with blue circle outline at the bottom of the graphic. A picture of a child threading a bead onto a string is inside the blue circle. Black text at the top says "A Simple guide to the typical visual motor development in children" Motor Development In Children, Visual Perception, Simple Pictures, Lower Case Letters, Motor Skills, Checklist, Guide, Education
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A guide to the visual motor development that is typical for children from the time they are born until they are six years of age. Perfect reference for therapists to share with parents and educators.
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Occupational Therapy Tips
Picture of a child holding a pencil and starting to write on a piece of paper. Blue text overlay at the top with white text that says "pencil grasp development for handwriting". Activities For 2 Year Olds, Things To Think About, Preschool, Kids, Age, Pictures
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Wondering what pencil grasp development looks like for preschoolers? Check out this pencil grasp guide with age-by-age pictures of each pencil grasp.
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Occupational Therapy Tips
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Green background with darker green text overlay at the top and bottom. White text at the top says "St. Patrick's Day Roll-A-Dice Brain Break." The bottom says "click here for a free download". Three pages are in the middle with previews of the printable. Pre Writing, O Leprechaun, Boredom Busters For Kids
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Holidays are the perfect time to switch up your brain break activities and do some fun, themed brain breaks. I have a fun St. Patrick’s Day Roll a Dice Brain Break activity, plus some extra ideas.
Today I am sharing 10 brain break activities for kids to help them stay alert, on task, and get the wiggles out during the day. Movement Activities, Therapy Activities, Toddler Activities, Learning Activities, Kids Learning, Sensory Therapy
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Today I am sharing 10 brain break activities for kids to help them stay alert, on task, and get the wiggles out during the day.
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The OT Toolbox- Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activities
The OT Toolbox- Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activities
Occupational Therapy Tips
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Grab this pre-writing skills checklist to see what pre-writing lines, strokes, and shapes your child should be learning to draw. The developmental milestones included are for ages 1 to 6 years old. Ideal for parents, educators, or therapists.
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Occupational Therapy Tips
The Inspired Treehouse - Waiting time doesn’t have to be wasted time! Try these 10 Printable Hallway Games and you’ll use wait time to build motor and self-regulation skills! Kindergarten Games, Toddler Learning Activities, Preschool Activities, Library Activities, Teacher Games, Teacher Help, Teacher Info, Teachers
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The Inspired Treehouse - Waiting time doesn’t have to be wasted time! Try these 10 Printable Hallway Games and you’ll use wait time to build motor and self-regulation skills!
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The Inspired Treehouse
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The Inspired Treehouse - With so many schools and clinics moving to some form of virtual therapy or home programming, therapists all over the world are scrambling to find resources and activities to support this new form of practice. Find all of our best resources here! Pediatric Physical Therapy, Speech Activities, Educational Activities, School Ot, Virtual School, Addiction Therapy
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The Inspired Treehouse - With so many schools and clinics moving to some form of virtual therapy or home programming, therapists all over the world are scrambling to find resources and activities to support this new form of practice. Find all of our best resources here!
The Inspired Treehouse
The Inspired Treehouse
Occupational Therapy Tips
The Inspired Treehouse - Learn about alternative seating and how to use it in the classroom to promote attention, motor skills, and more! #alternativeseating #classroomtips #teachers #tipsforteachers #classroom #finemotor #grossmotor #fidgeting Classroom Setting, Classroom Design, Future Classroom, Classroom Organization, Classroom Management, Classroom Crafts, Classroom Ideas, Learning Tips, Learning Spaces
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The Inspired Treehouse - Learn about alternative seating and how to use it in the classroom to promote attention, motor skills, and more! #alternativeseating #classroomtips #teachers #tipsforteachers #classroom #finemotor #grossmotor #fidgeting
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The Inspired Treehouse
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy
The Inspired Treehouse - Learn more about push-in therapy services. What does it mean? What are the benefits? How can you push into the classroom to deliver therapy? Parenting Style Quiz, Parenting Styles Chart, Parenting For Dummies, Parenting Jokes, Parenting Help, Parenting Plan, Foster Parenting, Parenting Teens, Pediatric Ot
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The Inspired Treehouse - Learn more about push-in therapy services. What does it mean? What are the benefits? How can you push into the classroom to deliver therapy?
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The Inspired Treehouse
Occupational Therapy Tips
The Inspired Treehouse - some of our tried and true suggestions that will help you communicate information in a more accessible way that will ensure follow-through and understanding. Great for IEP meetings and consultations. Pediatric Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Speech And Language, Happy Sabbath Quotes, Iep Meetings, Book Of Psalms, Bible Verses
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Bible Verses
The Inspired Treehouse - some of our tried and true suggestions that will help you communicate information in a more accessible way that will ensure follow-through and understanding. Great for IEP meetings and consultations.
The Inspired Treehouse
The Inspired Treehouse
Occupational Therapy Tips
Visual Motor Activities, Letter Activities Preschool, Fine Motor Activities For Kids, Teaching Preschool, Quiet Activities, Kindergarten
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Rainbow colored rice and child's hands playing in the rice. Blue text overlay with white text that says "Calming, Alerting, and organizing activities for kids." Craft Activities For Kids
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Feeling the stress of different schedules or routines at home? Add in some calming, organizing, and alerting activities at home to help with the transitions. #Sensory #SensoryProcessing #SensoryIsReal #SPD #SensoryProcessingDisorder #OTTips #OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapist #ChildDevelopment #ChildBehaviors
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
Occupational Therapy Tips
Pencil grasp development handout. A free printable for therapists, educators, and parents. #PencilGrasp #ChildDevelopment #OccupationalTherapy #Handwriting Pre Writing Activities, Preschool Writing, Motor Skills Activities, Preschool Learning, Pencil Grasp Activities, Preschool Forms, Preschool Readiness
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Pencil grasp development handout. A free printable for therapists, educators, and parents. #PencilGrasp #ChildDevelopment #OccupationalTherapy #Handwriting
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All About Me!
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