by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Get 9 Core Strengthening Activities your kids can do at home that will improve their fine motor skills while still having fun! Core strength is a critical aspect to fine motor development. YET it is rarely discussed when a kiddo has fine motor difficulties. As a...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Learn what a Tripod grasp is and the difference between a static and dynamic tripod grasp by an OT. Also find activities that promote this preschool skill. Pencil Grasps is one of the common concerns teachers and parents have for Occupational Therapists. Partly...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Learn which Preschool Skills OT, PT, Speech Therapists, and Preschool Teachers think are most important in giving your 3 year old a strong foundation! Having your kiddo “ready” for 3 year old preschool can be stressful. But it really shouldn’t be. So...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Water balloon games are fun and motivating! But did you know that they can also work on strengthening, graded control, and attention? Once the weather gets warm enough that my kids don’t need a winter jacket, my kids are asking to play with water balloons! They...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Checkout these learning skills picked by a Teacher, OT, PT, and Speech Therapist to prevent the summer slide for 5 year olds! You might be surprised! With summer quickly approaching, the last thing on my mind is which learning skills I need to do with...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Easy and fun crossing the midline activities kids love. Plus tips Occupational Therapists use and FREE PRINTABLE! Being a mom of 4 kiddos, I know the struggle with trying to come up with ideas. Can I just say dinner ideas? AND it’s every single day. I have done...