by Therapies of the Rockies | Oct 6, 2023 | At Home Activities - Skill Breakdowns
We are gearing up for Halloween here at our clinic. We find that making crafts is a wonderful tool for boosting speech and fine motor skills. For this craft, you will need a colander, pipe cleaners, and something to make eyes with. Did you know that spiders can have...
by Therapies of the Rockies | Oct 6, 2023 | At Home Activities - Skill Breakdowns
Who says cleaning can’t be exciting?! In this post you will learn how to support your child’s language, motor, and sensory development by using toy cars, shaving cream, a bucket/bowl of water, and a towel. It’s time to take our cars to the wash! Please grab out a...
by Therapies of the Rockies | Oct 6, 2023 | At Home Activities - Skill Breakdowns
Soup season is upon us! To set up this fall activity you will need a bowl, cooking pot, soup spoon, aluminum foil, and small plastic toys. First, we wrapped up play food items and small toys and set them in a mixing bowl. We then took turns scooping items out of...
by Therapies of the Rockies | Sep 1, 2023 | At Home Activities - Skill Breakdowns
What is Play? Play is an occupation that all kids engage in for the purpose of enjoyment and recreation. However, there is much more to play than we may think! Why is play important? Play is how children LEARN and GROW! It is a means for children to...
by Therapies of the Rockies | May 19, 2023 | At Home Activities - Skill Breakdowns, Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Redirection can be a safe and effective way to let your child regulate with what their body is craving in the moment of a Sensory Event that has escalated into a tantrum or meltdown. Trying to move out of a Sensory Events can be frustrating for your child and you....
