Play is the most important occupation of childhood, and the basis through which children learn all other skills. Read on to learn more about the development of play skills by age. Play Skills by Age 6-12 Months Babies initially participate in exploratory play where they touch, shake, bang, taste, and throw objects to see what … Read more
Social Emotional Skills are help us interact with other people around us, and are important predictors of long-term success. But how do you know if your child is on track? Check out our guide to the development of social emotional skills to see what to expect at different ages. Social Emotional Skills by Age Under … Read more
This post was adapted from a parent handout created by one of our occupational therapy student interns. Dressing skills are a major milestone for most kids. Being able to choose and put on clothing and accessories helps kids build their sense of identity and independence. Dressing can be more difficult for kids with disabilities. Luckily … Read more
It can take a typical child upwards of twenty times being exposed to a new food before they are willing to taste it, and even more exposures before they are know if they like it. Sometimes, it can feel like all we do is expose our kids to new foods and they keep being unwilling … Read more
Throwing a ball is a complex skill that develops over time. Read on for more information about the typical development of throwing skills and fun activities to improve throwing. Why is throwing important? Throwing strengthens several key areas of development, including: Typical progression of Skills Around 12 Months – Begins experimenting with throwing, often throwing … Read more
Practice visual perceptual skills, fine motor skills, and following directions with this Valentine’s Day themed Freebie! How to use this Worksheet Read the instructions with your child and help them find and color the correct hearts. After you finish, continue practicing these skills by playing I Spy around the room or having your child give … Read more
Happy national pizza day! What a great day to make a pizza and model some core words with your kiddos. What are core words? Core words are a small set of words that make up the majority of what we say everyday. These words can typically be used for a variety of purposes across a … Read more
How to use this Worksheet Cut out the outline of the heart for your child. Then have them snip on the dotted lines to make a cute heart decoration. Tips for working on scissor skills Let your child explore different grasps and hand positions while learning to cut. It’s okay if they hold the scissors … Read more
Check out this new Valentine freebie to work on handwriting, letter recognition, and executive functioning! How to use this Worksheet Have your child search for each letter on signs, labels, and packages around the house. Once they find a letter, have them copy the word in the space provided. You can do just one page … Read more
Whether your child is just learning to tie their shoes or has been working on it for a while, these tips are sure to help your kiddo show off their favorite kicks with ease. 1. Choose the right laces I always recommend using two differently colored laces during the learning phase. This allows kids to … Read more
