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Searching for holiday gift ideas that will promote fine motor, gross motor or sensory motor skills? Are you a professional working with families that are wanting recommendations for gifts that will help promote their child’s development? Want toys that will stand the test of time and get played with for longer than 5 minutes? As a pediatric Occupational Therapist here are my top brain-boosting toy pics for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The best part…just click the Amazon link below the image and you’ll be done with your holiday shopping in a jiffy!
Looking to get started in Early Intervention as an Occupational Therapist? This post covers all the things you need to know about getting started in Early Intervention including the role of the Early Intervention Occupational Therapist and 9 tips and resources every new Early Intervention OT needs to know before they start their first job.
Kids love water! Whether it’s hot outside and you want to cool down or cold outside and want to warm up, playing with water is a favorite activity for most kids. Read on to find some new water activities to use at home or during your teletherapy coaching sessions.
Are you a new pediatric OT, SLP or PT and you’re struggling to explain sensory processing to your families? Or have you been practicing for a while but still struggle to explain sensory or see progress with your clients? Read about some pitfalls that may be preventing your clients and families from achieving their full potential!
Parent coaching IS best practice in the field of Occupational Therapy when working with young children. But, it’s not something we were taught in school. It takes time and practice to become an effective parent coach. Read on to find out 5 of the best things you can do to start coaching your families to success today!
Are you and Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist, SLP, or other Early Interventionist just getting started in Early Intervention? Or do you support Early Intervention therapists who are new to the field? This post is filled with 24 words of wisdom for all Early Intervention professionals looking to take their EI practice to the next level!
Are you just starting in Early Intervention or a seasoned therapist seeking resources to enhance your EI practice? Whether you're an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, or another Early Intervention professional, this post is a treasure trove of Early Intervention resources designed to keep you informed about evidence-based practices and empower the families you work with.
October Amazon Prime Day is here! Here are some of my top pics for toys that are perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Toys that will boost brain development and get used more than once! Get a jump start on the holidays this year. Save time and money by clicking the links and adding to your cart! Shopping done!
Are you a new Occupational Therapy professional considering a position in Early Intervention? Or you’re an Early Intervention administrator needing to hire more Occupational Therapists? In this blog post, we’ll discuss how new grads can thrive in Early Intervention with the proper support.
Becoming comfortable performing Early Intervention teletherapy (or in-person) sessions can take lots of practice and planning. Read on to find inspiration on how to focus your Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech therapy Early Intervention sessions. Parent coach for success and find activity ideas for your littlest learners. Don’t forget your free printables explaining the Early Intervention coaching process to share with your families!
Whether you’re looking to land your first or last Early Intervention position, read this blog post to get prepared for that important Early Intervention interview. Whether you’re an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist or other Early Childhood specialist, you’ll find important tips and information below to make sure you rock your next interview and land the job of your dreams!
Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners and young elementary aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun brain break that won’t completely make your students wild? Check out this fun Spring and/or Easter slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, fine motor skills and more.
Planning for OT Pediatric Teletherapy sessions can take a lot more time than planning for in-person sessions. This list of activities will reduce your planning time while providing ideas for fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, sensory motor and handwriting activities. Some great teletherapy ideas for speech therapists, physical therapists and teachers who are working virtually too!
Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners and young elementary aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun brain break that won’t completely make your students wild? Check out this fun St. Patrick’s Day slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, fine motor skills and more.
Find over 30 ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas to fit with themes of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Read Across America Day, and even March Madness. Helpful for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, and teachers working with preschool through middle school students.
Looking for something fun to capture your toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners during Teletherapy sessions? Need a brain break from learning at home? Check out this winter animal slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, gross motor, expressive and receptive language skills and more.
Looking to save time planning your teletherapy sessions in February? Find ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions (or in-person sessions) to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas perfect for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers working with preschool through elementary aged students.
Looking to save time planning your teletherapy sessions this winter? Find over 30 ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions to customize your sessions to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas perfect for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers working preschool and school-aged students.
Looking for something fun to capture your toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners during Teletherapy sessions? Need a brain break from learning at home? Check out this winter animal slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, gross motor, expressive and receptive language skills and more.
Planning for the start of a virtual school year looks a little different for teletherapists. If you’re an OT, PT or SLP doing teletherapy this year, here are 5 tips to start you off on the right foot.
Summer is here! Are you prepared to keep the kids occupied at home? Read on to get ideas for backyard activities to keep the kids busy and actively learning through play all summer. They will build important foundational skills for their body and brain all while having fun! Don’t forget to grab the free checklist printable to post on the refrigerator!
Find simple fine motor, gross motor, and sensory-motor activities to pair with some fun books for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged kids. Perfect for several themes in March including St. Patrick’s Day, Read Across America Day, and Spring. Save prep time while working on a variety of developmental skills. Perfect for teletherapy, virtual learning, face-to-face therapy sessions, or while homeschooling.
Maybe you’re not ready to start doing Thanksgiving activities for your therapy sessions…and who really wants to talk about Election Day? So here are some fun activities to celebrate World Kindness Day with the children in your life! Everyday should be kindness day! Whether you doing teletherapy, in-person or schooling your own children at home, I hope you find an activity that inspires you!
The holiday season is almost here! Whether you are working virtually as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech therapist, or teacher, you’ll find something to use to work on your student’s goals this Thanksgiving season. All the links needed for your teletherapy sessions in one place! Don’t waste any more of your free time scrolling to find ideas!
Looking for some new ideas for your teletherapy sessions without needing to spend countless hours scrolling social media? This post will provide you with all the links needed to use during your virtual sessions for the entire month. Whether you’re an OT, PT, SLP or teacher, you’ll find something to use to work on your child’s goals.
If you’re new to the world of teletherapy you’ll want to read and save this post. OTs, PTs, SLPs and teachers can save tons of time and energy planning teletherapy sessions and get inspired by the list of 51+ ideas and websites.
It’s here, whether we like it or not! Another school year is beginning in unprecedented style. If you’re an OT, PT, or SLP starting off the year doing teletherapy, check out this post on how to structure your first teletherapy session and gain a FREE slide deck and printable to add to your therapy toolbox.
The 2020-2021 school year may look a little different than years previous. Read on to find tips to help students prepare for their teletherapy sessions. If you’re a parent or therapist, don’t forget to grab the FREE PRINTABLE to keep near your student’s workspace to remind them what’s needed for their virtual visits.
Children love to move! Children NEED to move! Learning through play is so much fun when toys naturally encourage movement and allow children to use their creativity and build so many brain development skills. Pick your child’s favorite transportation toy (cars, boats, planes) and try some of these fun activities. These are also great activities to select for in-person or teletherapy sessions.
Best practice in Early Intervention entails a family-focused approach to intervention. Does your current assessment process align with this? Read this blog post to learn about 7 family-friendly OT assessments that allow you to partner with families right from the start. The best part…all of these assessments are teletherapy-compatible!