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9 BEST SPRINGTIME DOLLAR STORE FINDS
Spring is in the air! That means nice weather, flowers blooming, and best of all, fun new stuff at the Dollar Store! By this time of the year, I’m a little sick of all my toys and games. I’m ready for something different and fresh to keep my kids focused and having...
Sensory Theraplay Box
Do you know a child who just LOVES Sensory toys? I mean gooey, flashy, squishy, squeezable, and spinnable toys that stimulate their senses of sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing. As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I have to admit that I have a LOT of students...
Understanding Your Child’s Annual Review Test Scores
Annual review time can be stressful for parents and teachers. Unfortunately, sometimes the child simply doesn't qualify for what a parent is asking for. It's very important to understand your child's test scores and to know the special education process....
The Therapeutic Benefits of the Game, Rush Hour
The Therapeutic Benefits of RUSH HOUR Game for OTs, SLPs, and Educators Don't you just love when you find a toy that works on a ton of different skills? As a pediatric OT, these kinds of toys are my absolute favorite! One of my very favorite OT therapy toys is called...
Effortless Art Crayons
Note: Inventory may be unavailable at times. "Every time he wants to change colors, I have to waste two minutes adapting the crayon. It's such a waste of time!" Occupational therapists and special education teachers are magicians when it comes to adapting stuff for...
Handwriting 101: The Handwriting Basics You Need to Know!
HANDWRITING 101: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS Handwriting is a complicated motor skill that requires dexterity, strength, motor planning skills, and visual memory. In the past, children learned the alphabet and how to write their letters in kindergarten. These days,...