It All Starts at Our Core
Let’s talk about core strength. Why is it so important handwriting and other classroom skills? Our core includes not only our abs but also our lower back muscles. When a child’s
Category: Gross Motor Activities
Let’s talk about core strength. Why is it so important handwriting and other classroom skills? Our core includes not only our abs but also our lower back muscles. When a child’s
Tips from an OT so that you don’t have to call on us! 1. Play outdoors in nature Nature is the greatest teacher and the greatest healer. Children in nature
What our children need the most this summer is to have fun and just be kids! This past school year has been challenging for them on many levels. Taking a
Parents have been asking me the same question over the past 2 weeks…Where do I sign up my child for the summer? What is the best camp or activity to
You know I’m always looking for fun inexpensive and light ways (I travel to schools) to use children’s favorite toys and tools to teach important skills. Balloons are one of
1- Tic tac toe: I’m a huge fan of tic tac toe. It’s a great motor planning/problem solving game. You can use bean bags or 2 different colored items to
You Will Need: A wand Round Thumbtack Small magnet I put a round tip thumbtack and secured it with hot glue on one end and a small magnet on the
You will need: Colorful necklaces (available for purchase at MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) Exercise ball (available for purchase at MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) Therapy Corner: Many of the children that OTs work with have
You will need: Farm animals on a string (This one is from ALEX toys available for purchase at MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) Exercise Ball (Purchase at your local Sports Store) The
You will need: Scissors (I like Fiskars best..available for purchase at MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) Heavy stock paper or construction paper Markers or crayons The Activity: Here is a really fun way
You will need: Make and Break Game (Available here for purchase at MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) Scooter board (Available here for purchase at MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) The Activity: I love finding activities that combine
You will need: Thera-putty (I like orange…available here on MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) Plastic monkeys (or any small items available here on MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) The Activity: Ask any therapist, they will