Small, Medium, Large: Adapting classic play activities for every ability… Beading & Threading This is a simple, adaptable play activity that can be made just right for any child. Beginner: Think big! Offer your child large wooden or plastic beads and a sturdy item to place them on. You can try kebab skewers, straws, or…
Toilet Training: Tips & Tricks Are You Ready Toilet training can be a busy time. If you’re just getting started try to choose a long weekend or holiday so that your family has uninterrupted time at home to start establishing positive habits. Times of stress (like after the birth of a younger sibling) can be…
Pre-Printing: Getting Ready to Write Start with Simple Lines & Shapes Learning how to make lines, curves and circles is the first step to learning to print. Give your child a model to follow by making vertical and horizontal lines and circles on a paper, draw on the wall or floor or with your finger,…
Build & Create Building play is an important part of early development. This type of play creative, open-ended and presents many opportunities for planning and problem-solving. Building play doesn’t have to be blocks or even toys made especially for building. Household items like pieces of foam, bubble wrap, scrap fabric, cut up pool noodles, empty…
Although the weather is improving many kids are finding it hard to be at home all the time when they are used to being in school, daycare, and out in the community. They may be feeling restless and seeking movement, or they may seem lethargic and like they are not alert. Here are some suggestions…
This week we’ll be looking at OT activities and tools that can be made with common household items – no shopping needed! Calming sensory bottle: Materials: Plastic water or pop bottle with lid Visual items – glitter, sand, sequins etc. Filler – water or cooking oil (optional) Food colouring (optional) White glue or hot glue…
We are at a time of unprecedented change … the situation with COVID-19 is evolving on a daily basis and our lives are evolving with it. The regular places that children spend their time outside of their homes, like school and daycare, are currently inaccessible. For parents suddenly coping with working from home while caring…
Sensory Activity Play with water! Fill a bathtub, sink or bin with water and add cups, spoons and bowls. Model for your child how to fill, pour and stir with the different items. You can also pour water out from different heights for them to catch with another bowl or cup. For older children you…
