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Wildly Practical creates nature-based and play-based tools for pediatric occupational therapy that support kids in participating, regulating, and succeeding ... at home, in classrooms, and outdoors. Many resources are specifically designed for outdoor and nature-based therapy settings, while remaining flexible enough to be used anywhere.
Created by a pediatric occupational therapist, these tools are grounded in real-world clinical experience supporting children across home, school, and outdoor environments. The work behind this store blends occupational therapy principles, sensory-motor development, and regulation support with practical strategies that adults can use right away. These are not generic activity ideas, they are tools designed with clinical reasoning and real-life application in mind.
Whether you’re a therapist, educator, or parent bringing play, learning, or therapy outside, these resources are designed to be efficient, adaptable, and meaningful, supporting both children and the adults guiding them.
No fluff. Just tools that work.
Wildly Practical is a Teachers Pay Teachers storefront and brand operated by Treeline Enrichment, LLC.
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Nature-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy: A Clinical Field Guide
A clinical field guide for pediatric occupational therapists transitioning from indoor work environments to dynamic outdoor settings.This 91-page resource was designed to support confident, skilled, and intentional therapy in environments that cannot be controlled, but can be understood.Who This Resource Is ForThis guide was created for pediatric occupational therapists who: ✔️Are exploring or actively practicing in outdoor or nature-based settings ✔️Feel confident in their clinical skills but u
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Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
This bundle includes 8 ready-to-use outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plans designed to support participation, regulation, collaboration, and skill-building through meaningful, nature-based experiences. Each plan is grounded in real-world pediatric OT practice and written to be practical, flexible, and easy to implement across outdoor, nature-based, and adapted indoor settings. Activities emphasize relationship, co-regulation, problem-solving, motor planning, and executive
1st - 6th
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Nature-Based Skilled Observation Toolkit for Pediatric OT Evaluations
Nature-Based Skilled Observation Toolkit for Pediatric OT EvaluationsA non-standardized clinical observation system for pediatric occupational therapists working in outdoor, play-based, and nature-connected environments. This resource was developed to support skilled, intentional observation during pediatric OT evaluations when working outside traditional clinic walls. It provides multiple formats of the same observation system so therapists can choose the version that best aligns with their cl
PreK - 8th
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Working on Private Property: A Practical Guide for Nature-Based Therapists
A Planning & Decision-Making Toolkit for Outdoor PracticeAre you a nature-based therapist exploring how to offer services on private land, but unsure where to begin? This comprehensive planning toolkit was created for professionals who want to approach private property partnerships with clarity, professionalism, and ethical responsibility. Whether you're an occupational therapist, play therapist, counselor, educator, or outdoor practitioner, this guide walks you step-by-step through the early st
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Team Challenge: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Team Challenge is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support belonging, regulation, and skill development through shared challenge and movement-based play. Originally created for outdoor OT groups, this plan uses team-based experiences to highlight how individuals with different strengths, interests, and perspectives can work together toward a common goal. The session structure balances predictability with flexibility, allowing therapists to red
K - 5th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
Risky Play Resource Packet: A Practical Guide for Professions & Programs
When children are trusted with challenge, they are given opportunities to build confidence, resilience, and real-world problem-solving skills. This Risky Play Resource Packet is designed to support adults in understanding, facilitating, and communicating about risky play in thoughtful, developmentally appropriate ways. Created by a pediatric occupational therapist, this full-color packet blends research, reflection, and practical tools to help teams move beyond “be careful” and toward confident
PreK - 6th
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Sling Shots & Strategy: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Sling Shots & Strategy is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support regulation, executive functioning, motor planning, and participation through intentional, supervised risky play. Tool use and projectile play are highly motivating and rich with opportunities for skill development. In this session, children explore force, timing, directionality, and problem solving while engaging in both large-group and small-group sling shot experiences. Empha
2nd - 8th
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Earth Day Everyday: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Earth Day Everyday is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support regulation, motor coordination, executive functioning, and participation through meaningful movement, connection to nature, and shared responsibility. This session invites children to explore the idea that caring for the Earth is not a one-day event, but an ongoing relationship. Through hiking, cooperative relay activities, sensory-motor challenges, food preparation, and reflection
1st - 6th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
Pizza Party: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Pizza Party is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support regulation, executive functioning, self-awareness, and participation through meaningful, real-life experiences. Food, friends, and fun create a natural context for connection and skill-building. In this session, children engage in planning, creativity, food preparation, movement-based games, and reflection while working through the shared experience of hosting a pizza party. Conversations
K - 6th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
Leaders & Learners: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Leaders & Learners is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support executive functioning, social communication, self-advocacy, and group participation through shared decision-making and guided facilitation. This session focuses on the understanding that leadership is not about control or dominance, but about awareness, flexibility, listening, and collaboration. Through movement, storytelling, perspective-taking activities, and a child-led group pl
2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
Fire Makers: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Fire Makers is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support regulation, executive functioning, motor planning, and group participation through meaningful, nature-based experiences. Fire naturally draws people together. This session uses the concept of fire (gathering materials, planning steps, waiting, problem solving, and shared responsibility) as a therapeutic context for skill development and connection. Activities are thoughtfully sequenced t
K - 6th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
Wild Love: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Wild Love is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support regulation, connection, and participation through meaningful, hands-on experiences in nature. This plan centers on building a sense of belonging, acceptance, and compassion, recognizing that felt safety and connection provide a foundation for regulation and engagement. Through storytelling, movement-based games, tool use, and creative expression, children are invited to explore emotions, p
K - 6th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
Bear Necessities: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
Bear Necessities is a print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan designed to support regulation, executive functioning, motor planning, and participation through playful, nature-based experiences. Using the concept of bear awareness as a thematic anchor, this session invites children to explore planning, sequencing, knot tying, throwing, frustration tolerance, and collaboration in a meaningful, engaging way. Activities such as hiking, games, a bear bag–inspired ther
1st - 6th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
A-Frame Shelters: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Plan
This print-and-go outdoor occupational therapy small group intervention plan is designed to support regulation, executive functioning, problem solving, and connection through meaningful, place-based play. Originally created for outdoor OT groups, this plan provides a clear session framework that allows therapists to spend less time planning and more time supporting engagement. The structure supports predictability and nervous system regulation, while the flexible components allow for in-the-mom
K - 5th
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Also included in: Outdoor OT Small Group Intervention Bundle: Nature-Based Group Plans
Nature-Based Pediatric OT BUG Theme Activities
Bring nature connection indoors with this practical BUG-themed resource designed for pediatric occupational therapy, nature-based learning environments, classrooms, homeschool settings, and play-based intervention spaces. This resource was created from real clinical practice inside our indoor-outdoor pediatric OT clinic in Central Florida. As we transitioned from an exclusively outdoor model to an indoor-outdoor approach, we wanted our indoor spaces to still feel connected to the richness, curio
PreK - 4th
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Animal Energy Meter: A Nature-Based Body Awareness Tool
Animal Energy Meter is a nature-based body awareness tool designed to help children notice, name, and talk about their body energy in a way that is respectful, affirming, and developmentally supportive. Using familiar animal metaphors, children are invited to reflect on whether their body energy feels: Slow, Medium, Fast. This tool supports interoceptive awareness, shared language, and reflection, not behavior control or compliance. What’s IncludedA printable Animal Energy Meter (single page
PreK - 6th
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Tin Can Stacking Visuals for Outdoor & Play-Based OT
This low-prep visual resource offers simple, flexible stacking ideas using tin cans, an easy-to-store, recyclable material that works beautifully in outdoor therapy, small groups, and movement-based play. The visuals support visual perceptual skills, spatial awareness, and motor planning, while leaving plenty of room for creativity and child-led exploration. Tin cans are lightweight, durable, and travel well, making this activity ideal for therapy bags, car trunks, or spontaneous play setups.
PreK - 6th
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Trail Mix Recipe Cards | Planning, Writing & Snack Prep Activity
This flexible, low-prep resource supports planning, writing, and functional snack preparation through a meaningful, real-life activity. Designed for pediatric occupational therapists, forest teachers, and homeschool co-op leaders, this activity blends choice, organization, and participation without feeling like a worksheet or craft. Children use visual supports to select ingredients, create their own trail mix recipe, and prepare a simple snack (ideally enjoyed during an outdoor break, walk, or
PreK - 6th
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Outdoor Group Visual Schedule & Group Rules
This printable visual schedule and group rules set was created to support outdoor, play-based groups by providing predictability, consistency, and flexibility --> key elements for regulation and engagement. Originally designed for outdoor occupational therapy groups, this resource is well suited for use in nature-based settings such as backyards, parks, forest schools, nature programs, and outdoor classrooms. The visuals and language are intentionally simple and supportive, making the tool ad
PreK - 8th
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Animal Superpowers: Exploring the Senses Through Nature
Animal Superpowers is a simple, engaging visual designed to help children explore the four of the senses using animals with remarkable sensory abilities. By pairing familiar body parts (eyes, ears, nose, hands) with animals known for strong sensory skills, this resource invites curiosity, conversation, and connection, especially for children who love animals, nature, or superheroes. This tool is meant to support exploration and awareness, not comparison or performance. What’s IncludedOne full-
PreK - 6th
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Experience
Wildly Practical creates nature-based and play-based tools for pediatric occupational therapy that support kids in participating, regulating, and succeeding ... at home, in classrooms, and outdoors. Many resources are specifically designed for outdoor and nature-based therapy settings, while remaining flexible enough to be used anywhere.
Created by a pediatric occupational therapist, these tools are grounded in real-world clinical experience supporting children across home, school, and outdoor environments. The work behind this store blends occupational therapy principles, sensory-motor development, and regulation support with practical strategies that adults can use right away. These are not generic activity ideas, they are tools designed with clinical reasoning and real-life application in mind.
Whether you’re a therapist, educator, or parent bringing play, learning, or therapy outside, these resources are designed to be efficient, adaptable, and meaningful, supporting both children and the adults guiding them.
No fluff. Just tools that work.
Wildly Practical is a Teachers Pay Teachers storefront and brand operated by Treeline Enrichment, LLC.
Teaching style
My approach is child-centered, play-based, and grounded in real-life contexts, with a strong emphasis on nature-based and sensory-informed occupational therapy. I believe participation and regulation are strengthened through movement, relationships, and opportunities to engage with the natural world. Resources are designed to:
⭐️ Support participation rather than compliance
⭐️ Honor sensory processing and regulation needs
⭐️ Encourage exploration, movement, and curiosity, especially in outdoor environments
⭐️ Translate occupational therapy principles into natural outdoor settings
⭐️ Remain flexible for use indoors or outside
⭐️ Be efficient and easy to implement in clinical, educational, or home environments
Awards & shining teacher moments
Rather than focusing on awards, I value moments when children feel more capable, regulated, and connected --> to themselves, others, and their environment. Seeing therapists, educators, and parents gain confidence in supporting kids through play, movement, and outdoor experiences continues to guide the work behind these resources.
My own education history
• Doctorate-level training in Occupational Therapy
• Advanced education and certifications in sensory processing, regulation, and child development
• Specialized training in play-based and nature-based therapeutic approaches
• Ongoing continuing education focused on relationship-centered and neurodiversity-affirming practices
Additional biographical information
I believe the most effective tools support both children and the adults guiding them. Many of the resources in this store are inspired by the benefits of outdoor play, nature-based experiences, and sensory-motor development, while remaining practical for everyday use. While these tools can be used in classrooms or at home, they are especially valuable for those looking to bring occupational therapy, play, and learning into outdoor environments. Whether you’re a therapist, educator, or parent, these resources are designed to meet you where you are, while helping you expand what’s possible in your work or daily routines.
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