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The vestibular sensory system is important for balance and spatial orientation. Here are some great vestibular activities for kids.

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Are you looking for some fun, hands-on ways to practice letter formations without using worksheets? Here are some FUN letter formation activities so that your child is all set for forming proper letter formations. #Handwriting #HandwritingTips #OTTips #SchoolOT #KidsActivity

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Body awareness is a very important skill for gross motor skill development. Here are 11 easy body awareness activities for kids. Plus get a free handout!
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Interoception is the awareness of bodily sensations. It is the sense of knowing the internal condition of your body. I explain what the 8th sensory system is and how it works, click through this pin to find out.
A guide to the visual motor development that is typical for children from the time they are born until they are six years of age. Includes a free printable handout that is perfect for parents, educators or therapists to reference and share.
A guide to the visual motor development that is typical for children from the time they are born until they are six years of age. Includes a free printable handout that is perfect for parents, educators or therapists to reference and share.
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Spring is a great time to engage your kids with some sensory activities. Here are some fun spring sensory activities for your toddlers and preschoolers.
20+ Easy Fine Motor Spring Activities For Toddlers
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.
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.
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Handwriting is one life skill that children develop over time. Fortunately, there are lots of other activities and resources where parents can help their child practice and improve their handwriting.
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Kids of all ages love to engage in some sensory play. I found 28 fun, fine motor, and sensory play ideas to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Holidays are the perfect time to switch up your brain break activities and do some fun, themed brain breaks. I have a fun St. Patrick’s Day Roll a Dice Brain Break activity, plus some extra ideas.
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Does your child have trouble sitting still? Does your child need a little extra sensory input? A weighted lap pad can provide the sensory input a child needs in order to focus better. Click to read this tutorial on how to make a weighted lap pad for your sensory seeking kids.
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The vestibular sensory system is important for balance and spatial orientation. Here are some great vestibular activities for kids.
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Grab this pre-writing skills checklist to see what pre-writing lines, strokes, and shapes your child should be learning to draw. The developmental milestones included are for ages 1 to 6 years old. Ideal for parents, educators, or therapists.
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Grab this pre-writing skills checklist to see what pre-writing lines, strokes, and shapes your child should be learning to draw. The developmental milestones included are for ages 1 to 6 years old. Ideal for parents, educators, or therapists.
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Heather | Growing Hands-On Kids - Child Development Tips & Tools
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Learning proper letter formations from the beginning can help set your child and student up for future success in handwriting. With the Letter Formation Starter Kit, you’ll be able to… Promote good letter formation practice with your child or student. Improve motor and cognitive memory through the practice of proper letter formations in a variety of ways. Instantly download ready-to-use printables that you don’t have to try and create on your own! Save 49% to 54% for a limited time!
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Are you looking for some fun, hands-on ways to practice letter formations without using worksheets? Here are some FUN letter formation activities so that your child is all set for forming proper letter formations. #Handwriting #HandwritingTips #OTTips #SchoolOT #KidsActivity
Chewing pencils, paper, nail-biting, and other oral sensory behaviors can be a challenge in the classroom. Learn how to manage oral sensory-seeking behaviors with practical solutions in this article. Sensory Chew, Pediatric Physical Therapy Activities, Physical Therapy Exercises, Sensory Seeking Behavior
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Chewing pencils, paper, nail-biting, and other oral sensory behaviors can be a challenge in the classroom. Learn how to manage oral sensory-seeking behaviors with practical solutions in this article.
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Today I am sharing 10 brain break activities for kids to help them stay alert, on task, and get the wiggles out during the day.
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