Handwriting is a complex task. To write a sentence, a child needs to process information, recall important information, plan what he wants to write, initiate the writing task, perform the motor tasks to move the pencil to form letters, organize motor output on the page, manage paper/posture/pencil mechanics, realize errors, and be flexible enough to accept and correct mistakes. All…
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Did you know you can work on hands skills with cooking with kids activities? It’s true! In fact, cooking with kids can help kids build hand skills both in the kitchen and out. Actually, using arts and craft activities with kids can build the hand skills kids need for not only kitchen activities, but for other areas where fine motor…
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Occupational Therapists are often times consulted to assess a child for their fine motor skills that are needed in school and for resources to build fine motor skills in the classroom. When a child’s fine motor skills are lacking, classroom tasks can be difficult and result in delays in many aspects that are necessary for learning and functioning in the…
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Baby floor play is one of those essential play activities that maybe kids are missing out on more than ever. Here we are talking about why babies need to get down on the floor to baby play, and how to set up floor play activities for babies and toddlers. Baby development depends on movement and play. These ideas will guide…
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Teaching direction following can be tough! Kids and following directions is sometimes like pulling teeth, especially when it comes to completing tasks around the home. The bedtime routine or morning routine is just one example of where direction following is a struggle. Helping kids with strategies to address multi step activities in occupational therapy sessions is one tool to work…
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