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101 Ways to Play – #2 Get Creative with Sidewalk Chalk
Sidewalk chalk can be a magical thing. It’s easy for little hands to grasp, it’s colorful, and you play with it outside. Here are some great ways to use sidewalk chalk to optimize its developmental...
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101 Ways to Play: #15 Play Animal Tag for Better Upper Body Strength
We, as a society, have put so much focus on handwriting and academic skills that we sometimes forget the importance of physical fitness and strength. Core and upper body strength are the foundation of...
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101 Ways to Play: #22 Mini Pumpkin Gross Motor Fun
These adorable miniature pumpkins (which were only 2 for $1 at my local grocery store) inspired me to add a few additional Halloween activities to get the kids moving. While we have been busy building...
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101 Ways to Play (#31): Hopscotch
Hopscotch is a classic childhood game. All you need to play is a rock and a piece of chalk. If you feel like you are a little rusty on the rules, they’re pretty simple. Throw your rock (or marker of...
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101 Ways to Play (#33): Improve Processing Skills with Red Light, Green Light
Red Light, Green Light is one of my favorite games to play at work. It’s great for working on auditory processing skills, gross motor coordination, and self-control. In the traditional game, one...
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101 Ways to Play (#34): Build Upper Body Strength with Floor Puzzles
Floor puzzles are one of my favorite therapeutic tools for building core and upper body strength. They truly are dynamic in the ways you can use them and the different skills they can address. As...
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What’s the Big Deal about “W Sitting”
“W sitting” has become more and more of a common sitting position for young children. I will be the first to tell you that I fight this battle with my 2 year old on a daily basis. This position has...
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101 Ways to Play (#36): Obstacle Courses
I’m thrilled to have Stacy Menz, a physical therapist and the founder of Starfish Therapies in CA, as our guest blogger today. She highlights the benefits of using obstacle courses to build various...
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101 Ways to Play (#46): More Ideas for Building Core and Upper Body Strength
I recently published a post with ideas for engaging your older child in tummy time. Continuing tummy time after your child is able to sit, stand, and walk and even into their preschool and elementary...
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101 Ways to Play (#48): Swimming Pool Games
We’re going to the pool today! What is your child’s favorite pool game? Check out this past post for games that are not only fun but provide great skill-building opportunities. The swimming pool...
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