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Core function is important for balance, athletics and even respiration. You can incorporate this important work during play activities for a win-win! This resource packet covers the following topics:What is the difference between core strength and core stability? At-home therapy hacks using household itemsPositions for play activities that engage the core: prone, supine + quadrupedOver 40+ activities to encourage core strength + stabilityThis core engagement packet can serve as a resource for bo

These print-at-home cards are perfect for addressing a variety of skills including: Motor planningCore strengthBalanceBilateral coordinationSequencingDirection followingSensory processing& more!Included in this resource, you'll find:(1) Color Version(1) Low Ink versionFront & Back Images24 Original Hand-Drawn IllustrationsSimple Movement InstructionsDirections for PrintingYour download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Wan

Learning through PLAY is extremely effective. Sometimes the best way to practice an un-motivating or challenging task, like dressing, is to find a way to make it fun. Use this as a guide for your clients to use at home, or for you to practice along side with them! Included: 8 fun & easy activities that promote skills needed for dressingoriginal images, descriptions, and explanations-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within thi

Little ones are known to keep us on our toes! But when they’re walking on theirs – and continue to for what seems to be longer than normal – it might raise some questions. In this resource, we cover: Basics of toe walkingCommon factors that cause toe walkingHow sensory processing can contribute (with visuals!)ConsiderationsActivity ideasResearchThis resource can be used in the clinic or classroom for early finishers, substitute teachers, handwriting warmups, creativity breaks, indoor recess + mo

Midline crossing involves the integration of both sides of the body and requires information to be transferred from one hemisphere of the brain to another. Research (also listed in this document) shows that integrating midline crossing activities can impact comprehension, listening, writing, reading and emotional regulation!This resource packet covers the following topics:What midline crossing is and why it's important for whole-brain learningSigns of difficulty with crossing midlineFour midli

Celebrate your little one's hard work and accomplishments by presenting them with a certificate of their graduation from therapy! Simply print, trim (if desired), fill in the relevant information and present. This bundle includes (2) certificate versions for OT, ST and PT (a total of 6 certificates)!-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topi

Letters of Medical Necessity (or LMNs) are regularly required to get equipment approved through insurance. These letters provide a detailed description of the patient's condition(s) or diagnoses that make the requested equipment medically necessary for their well-being. Unfortunately, many children are denied prompt access to needed equipment because their therapist(s) are unsure of how to request them or have not provided the necessary information required for insurance approval. We've create

Named for the position the legs appear in, W-sitting is when a child sits with their knees in front of them, and their ankles and feet out to the sides of their hips - creating a "W" shape from above. It's a position often used by little ones - but why is that? And is it bad? What approach(es) should I take?Based completely on research, this 2-page handout answers those pressing questions, while making for an easy reference for therapists, teachers and parents alike! -- Your download and use o

Little ones aren't born with their visual system fully-developed. High contrast images help them make sense of an otherwise often blurry world around them while their vision continues to develop. This set includes 24 cards printed two per page. Just print, prop + play! These high-contrast cards can be used for a variety of ages and skills, including: - Motivating babies or children during prone positioning or tummy time - Visual development, visual motor (matching), visual scanning For those st

Be gone, stick figures! Looking for a refreshing set of clip art that will make your resources stand out? You're in the right place! We have now created a file pack that is available for commercial use! Permitted use and details can be found within our Terms of Use document included within this download. Resale, redistribution or sharing these files, either in whole or in part outside of the guidelines stated, is prohibited. This compressed .zip file i ncludes OVER 40+ .300 DPI hand-drawn, r

We've created this free resource to make gross motor play easy at school, in the clinic or at home. Just print, cut, glue and get moving! From beginning to end, this activity can address: - Scissor skills - Direction-following - Turn-taking - Bilateral skills - Gross motor coordination - Motor planning + body awareness - Balance and core strength ...and more! Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document.

This free handout provides a variety of ideas for movement-based activities. On it, you'll find exercises that provide head inversion, linear movement, songs, products and games that incorporate movement! Download a copy to keep on hand to provide to therapists, teachers or caregivers, and let's get movin'. Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the

Whether your child is currently in occupational therapy or you’re looking for ways to support their development at home, these simple, budget-friendly ideas will help you replicate therapy equipment using items you likely already have. Use this resource for 11 easy ideas on how you can turn ordinary objects into therapeutic equipment for your child's growth and progress! -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of

“Try letting your child color on the wall!" is a phrase that might need a little more explaining behind it (and probably a little structure, too - unless we’re looking for a creative new accent wall in the living room). We've put together this quick handout to share the benefits of what working on a vertical surface can have. -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other

This free handout provides tips to encourage participation and tolerance during tummy time. On it, you'll find a variety of considerations that can be helpful when engaging a young child in the prone position. Optional 1 page handout or expanded 2 pages. Download a copy to keep on hand to provide to therapists, teachers or caregivers. Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Please kindly consider lea

This free handout provides tips to encourage participation and tolerance during tummy time. On it, you'll find a variety of considerations that can be helpful when engaging a young child in the prone position. Download a copy to keep on hand to provide to therapists, teachers or caregivers. Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Please kindly consider leaving a quick review so we are able to continu