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As the new school year begins, families and teachers often focus on the big milestones: making friends, learning letters, adjusting to a new classroom. But behind the scenes, there’s another layer of development that plays a huge role in a child’s daily success, which includes the fine and gross mot...

Kindergarten Bootcamp: 

Strategies to Help Prepare Kids for School in the Fall

The summer before young children begin kindergarten is filled with anticipation on the part of both parents and children. Summer is a great time to get kids mentally prepared for school in the fall. However, most teache...

Sand and Water Play to Enhance Motor and Sensory Development

Welcome to Summer! Using sand and water in play activities is highly beneficial for enhancing different areas of development in young children. Here are some key ways in which exploring in sand and water can support motor and sensory deve...

Ball Skills

Ball skills refer to the ability to control a ball using different parts of the body. This may include basic actions such as throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling, which are fundamental for many sports and physical activities. Practicing with balls helps children develop hand-eye coo...

Many years ago, back when I was a senior in high school, I was required to complete a Senior Project—an extensive, several-month-long deep dive into a career of interest. This project would consume me as I researched, wrote about, and volunteered in this strange-sounding profession called occupation...

Birthday Party Support for the Sensory Sensitive Child

Over the years I have known many children and families for which birthday celebrations can be stressful, overwhelming experiences. For some children the loud, chaotic party (whether in their own home or at another venue) can simply be too overw...

Outdoor Winter Play & Ideas for Cold Weather

When preparing our kids to play outside in the cold, watch out for overheating. There’s a tendency to pile on clothing while still indoors, and some kids just can’t tolerate getting heated up. You may need to put on the final layers outdoors. Here are so...

New Routines: Improving Fine Motor Skills at Home

Happy New Year! Start the new year off right by helping children identify a habit or routine in which they can become more independent. (Just focus on one!) Cleaning up their toys without being reminded, trying new foods, or practicing good table ma...