Watching your child grow and develop new skills is such an exciting journey! One of the key pieces of early development is something called visual-motor skills, the ability to use the eyes and hands together to complete everyday tasks like stacking blocks, drawing, or even buttoning a shirt. In this post, we’ll walk through what…
You’ve probably seen the videos or pictures on social media of “sensory walks” or “sensory paths” that many schools are putting in their hallways. When I was working at one of our local schools, I created these sensory-motor walk activities and used an empty hallway next to our sensory room. You could also use these…
Does your child struggle with handwriting, particularly with pencil grasp or being able to move their hand across the paper while printing? Or maybe they are in Kindergarten and have not chosen a dominant hand for fine motor activities. All of these skills are why crossing the midline is so important. What Does Crossing Your…
Proprioception is one of those eight senses that not everyone knows about. If you have a child struggling to focus, sit still, or attend to a task, this is one of the sensory systems you want to address. Today I am sharing some of the best activities for proprioceptive input. Post updated March 2023. What…
The vestibular system is one of the sensory systems that can have the biggest effect on a child’s behavior. Having a child complete a vestibular activity can help them regulate their emotions, focus, and gain their attention. Here are some of the best activities for vestibular input. (Post updated Feb. 2023) What Provides Vestibular Input? …
You probably think of handwriting mechanics as the act of picking up a pencil and writing on paper. And while that is true, there are some important skills that need to be in place for a child to be successful with this. Let’s take a look at the foundational skills needed for handwriting mechanics. Foundational…