If you’re looking for simple, meaningful ways to support play, I’ve gathered all of my favorite toy ideas in one place. Instead of searching through multiple posts, you can now click on the category that fits what you’re looking for and find my go-to recommendations for that type of play. Whether you’re thinking about sensory […]
Our vestibular system and proprioceptive system are two of our 8 senses. It’s something I didn’t learn about until I started working with children and working with an occupational therapist. However, it’s something I start to teach parents about during our first session because it’s so important to understand in child development. The vestibular system […]
Why are fine motor skills so important? A lot of times we think about working on fine motor skills so that we can write, but there is so much more to it. I think we (me included) take for granted the many things we do every day with our hands. Think of all the things […]
Music is a powerful tool that helps many of us teach young kids all kinds of skills. You can teach colors, shapes, numbers, ABCs, social skills, language, motor skills, etc. all through music. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, therapist, or early childhood educator, incorporating simple songs, rhythms and movement can boost skills across multiple areas […]
An exercise ball is one of my must-haves when working in Early Intervention or Preschool Classes. This is a great activity IF your child enjoys vestibular or proprioceptive input. If your child avoids these types of activities, you can still try it, but you’ll need to be sensitive to your child’s preferences and go at […]
First off, what is a gross motor skill? Gross motor skills are activities that involve the large muscles of the body. In child development, it’s so important to be exposed to activities that help develop all the muscles in their bodies. As adults we try implementing exercise regimens, but even as adults we have a […]
How to Increase Expressive Language With a Simple Balloon I always love activities that can target multiple developmental skills at the same time—and balloon play is one of those. This simple, play-based activity can support engagement, attention, communication skills, and both fine and gross motor development. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, playing with […]
How Swinging In A Blanket Can Help Increase Communication I know I say this about a lot of activities, but swinging in a blanket is one of my favorites for a neurodivergent child that is working on communication, particularly initiating (opening circles). Here are just a few reasons why I love this activity: It’s fun […]
Improving Developmental Skills Through Play I love that I get to play with kids for a living. I have been working with neurodivergent kids for years, and as a typical work day I get to figure out how to work on skills in the most fun way possible. My goal is to engage kids in play […]
How Animal Actions Can Help Improve Motor Skills This is one of my favorite early intervention activities because it supports so many areas of child development all at once. It can help build language skills, cognitive skills, executive functioning, social skills, and motor development. In this post, I’m going to focus on perceptual motor skills, […]
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