“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
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“Visual Skills: Going Beyond What the Eye Can See!”
Our development and learning significantly depend on how we are able to use our eyes and visual skills. Most of us take our vision for granted and don’t completely understand just how many visual skills we rely upon throughout the day. ...
MoreThis week’s app of the week is called: Splingo (Pronouns with Splingo)
Splingo is an excellent app to help your child learn language skills in a variety of areas. While using Splingo, your child will be able to learn pronouns in a
MoreTeaching Children About Emotions and Social Skills: Games and Ideas Inside
Is your child struggling to learn about emotions? Emotions are actually a pragmatic skill often referred to as social skills. Pragmatics are the social rules for language in social interactions.
MoreApp of the Week: Frog Game 1
This app was developed by a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and focuses on auditory processing through phonological awareness skills. These skills are important for the development of reading, spelling, and
MoreApp of the Week: Dexteria Jr. – Fine Motor Skill Development for Toddlers & Preschoolers
This week’s App of the Week is brought to you by our Occupational Therapy Team. The selected App of the Week is: Dexteria Jr. – Fine Motor Skill Development for
MoreWhy Ball-handling Skills are so Important
One type of skill that is important for both social interaction on the playground and performance in physical education is ball-handling skills. These skills typically include throwing, catching, and kicking.
MoreTips for Coloring Easter Eggs with Fine Motor Skills in Mind
Many families have a tradition of coloring eggs for Easter festivities, but for the child who has decreased fine motor skills, this tradition may be difficult. Here are some suggestions
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