What is a Sensory Activity? A sensory activity is anything that involves the 5 senses (taste, touch, smell, hearing, sight) and also the vestibular or proprioception systems (see what are the 8 senses for more info). Sensory activities for children can be messy, engaging, fun, and easy to put together. Also, see The Importance of…
We are back with another post in the Is it Behavior? Or is it Sensory? series. The vestibular system influences a child’s behavior and sense of balance. Learn more about how the vestibular system affects a child’s behavior below. Post last updated March 2023. What is the Vestibular System? The word vestibular tends to throw some…
I am often asked about handwriting and fine motor skills from other moms, in particular homeschooling moms. Handwriting can be a daunting subject to teach much like reading may be for some (or in my case, Math). Understanding that handwriting is more than just how to hold a pencil or print neatly will help you…
Is crawling really that important to your baby’s development? The question I seem to get asked most these days is, “Is she walking yet?” Walking is a major milestone, but let’s not forget about the equally important skill of crawling. Today I am going to share 3 tips on how to encourage your baby to…
Today’s scooter board activity for kids is a fun one; an obstacle course relay. This idea came from Christi, a Physical Therapy Assistant I co-treat with on Wednesdays. It actually wasn’t our plan for the day, but we lost our room to a classroom needing to use it, so we ended up in a resource…
I love using scooter boards in Occupational Therapy. Not only are scooter boards great for bilateral coordination, crossing midline skills, eye-hand coordination, and more in kids with special needs, scooter board activities for kids, in general, but are also a fun and easy way to work on some great skills. Items needed for Scooter Board…