I am thrilled to bring a guest post to you from Kerry at The DIY Therapist. Kerry is going to share how to make a DIY sensory body sock. I love using sensory body socks for calming and regulation. My daughter used to live in hers until she outgrew it. Welcome Kerry! Hi everyone! I’m…
Learn about the importance of body awareness and get 11 fun and easy activity ideas that educators or parents can use to promote good body awareness skills. Does your child run into doors, not pay attention to where they are in space, or always fall? Maybe they seem like they are generally “clumsy.” They may…
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. This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Adapt Ease, a company providing Occupational Therapy tools and products. I was provided monetary compensation…
Today, I am welcoming Giselle from Kids’ Yoga Stories to share The OT’s Guide to Using Yoga for Emotional Regulation: 5 Simple Activities That Actually Calm the Nervous System. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Giselle! Occupational therapy became a regular part of my family’s daily lives when my neurodivergent daughter began sessions….
Gross motor warm-ups are a vital foundation for successful handwriting when children are learning to write. Not only do they help build up the muscles that children need for handwriting, but they also help support motor planning and can even build confidence when they do pick up a pencil to write. Let’s take a look…
Looking for an easy and fun way to support your child’s sensory needs while burning off energy? Try the Laundry Basket Push Game—a simple sensory play proprioceptive activity that builds strength, coordination, and focus. It’s perfect for toddlers and kids of all ages! Why Proprioception Matters Proprioception is your body’s ability to sense where it…