Highly motivating toys and games that require help increase the opportunities for a child to initiate an interaction. You can target sounds while playing with a common toy. Using familiar games to target speech sounds is an effective way to play with your children and...
While the hot temperatures continue, the outside play does not have to stop! There are many water activities that can also incorporate gross motor skills so your child can continue to grow physically during summer time! Below are a few examples of ways to incorporate...
Keeping kiddos active is so important for their physical health and mental health. Physical activity can assist in reducing the chance of weight gain and diabetes, strengthens bones and muscles, and improves coordination necessary for everyday life skills. Staying...
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how they learn.” - O. Fred Donaldson What is play? Play is engaging in an activity for enjoyment rather than a serious or practical purpose. The play takes on many forms, such as being...
Are you struggling to find time to play with food with your picky eater? T.E.A.M. 4 Kids has come up with a solution for you. Enroll your child with feeding difficulties in our Fun with Food Class. The class will focus on creating new and fun experiences with food....
We are asked quite frequent: What you can I do at home to help my toddler be physically fit and stay active? Take a look below at some ideas to help encourage your toddlers activity around the house! ▪ Offer play equipment and toys that help toddlers get moving....
Now that it’s summer, school is out and it’s getting hot. Parents often ask, “What can I do at home to help my child’s Language Development’? My answer, "Play!" Pretend Play helps build language development. Whether you are building a fort, a tall tower, dressing up...
This week’s app of the week is recommended from our Occupational Therapy Team – The app is called: Finger Paint with Sounds, by Inclusive Technology Ltd. This is a great app for introducing the fun of finger painting to children that are not able to tolerate paint on...
This week's app of the week is recommended from our Speech Therapy Team - The app is called: My PlayHome. My PlayHome is an interactive dollhouse where your child can 'use' everything in the PlayHome. They are able to interactively 'pour' the cereal and milk, 'blow'...
