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Read daily POTS blog to stay informed, inspired and in-the know! Articles on parenting topics, special needs and tips and tricks for living with special kids are shared to provide you with the latest information to make great decisions.

Mar 5
2 min

Celebrating National Cereal Day

March 7th is National Cereal Day! At POTS we celebrate with cereal every day! We use Cheerios or Fruit Loops as therapy tools to help our clients master the ...

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Feb 3
2 min

8 REASONS YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN VALENTINES

February 14th is Valentine’s Day and kids all over will be headed to school armed with cute notes for their friends. This year instead of buying the box of p...

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Feb 3
2 min

Cutting to Perfection

What is a proper scissors grasp? There are several key elements to achieving a correct scissors grasp. First, both hands should be in a thumbs-up position. F...

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Feb 14, 2019
1 min

Valentine Fine Motor Marshmallows

At POTS we are always looking for fun ways to practice handwriting within the context of a game or daily activity. What better opportunity than Valentine’s D...

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Dec 18, 2018
1 min

A Closer Look at Lincoln Logs: An “Oldie but Goodie”

Lincoln Logs is a toy that we all had in our homes when we grew up. While there are many new toys on the market full of bells and whistles, this classic toy ...

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Nov 26, 2018
3 min

4 Steps to Coloring Success

Coloring in the lines is an excellent activity for developing pencil control, and contrary to popular opinion it does not stifle creativity. To develop a pr...

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Oct 30, 2018
2 min

Thanksgiving Treats Boost Sensory and Fine Motor Skills

I stumbled upon these fabulous turkey treat recipes and cannot wait to try them out. The combination of temperatures and textures make for a rich sensory exp...

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Oct 1, 2018
5 min

Tips, Grips, and Kits for Handwriting

Your Questions Answered! POTS hosted an exciting and dynamic handwriting workshop focusing on readying children’s hands for writing, for pre-k through first ...

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Sep 6, 2018
2 min

Getting Ready to Write

Pre-schoolers can often identify their letters and attempt to form them with manipulatives such as sticks before their small hands are ready to control a pen...

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Aug 27, 2018
2 min

Handwriting Still Counts

In the era of ever-advancing technology and computers, it may seem as though handwriting can take a back seat. On the contrary, computer skills and keyboardi...

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May 17, 2018
1 min

Fine Motor Development Infographic

If you would like a full resolution version of our infographic please e-mail us: office@potsot.com #Infographic #FineMotorDevelopment

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Feb 18, 2018
1 min

Simple Snow Recipe for Indoor Fun

Categories are a great way to keep your posts organized. They also help visitors explore more content that interests them. Now that my children have gotten a...

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Dec 28, 2017
2 min

New Year’s Homemade Confetti Filled Balloons

New Year’s is only one day away and we are all very excited to welcome in 2019. While it’s easy to buy party favors from the store, why not have your child ...

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Dec 20, 2017
1 min

How To Make A Delicious Tree & Build Fine Motor Skills

I am sure that many of your homes have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree sitting in your living room. While it sets a festive mood and is delightful to ...

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Dec 17, 2017
2 min

Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services (POTS). ...

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Dec 14, 2017
1 min

Simple Snow Recipe for Indoor Fun

Now that my children have gotten a glimpse of the white coating outside, with “Frozen” in mind, all they keep asking to do is play in the snow. While I am ha...

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Dec 4, 2017
1 min

Peeling Potatoes for Two-Handed Fun

Peeling potatoes to add to any dish is an excellent activity to work on bimanual coordination, using the two hands together skillfully. When using a peeler, ...

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Dec 1, 2017
1 min

Popsicle Lights: Chanukah Crafts for Kids

If you are planning to do this project with more than two children at a time a child who has difficulty with sequencing and organization , I suggest that you...

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Nov 12, 2017
2 min

SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!

Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory processing challenges a...

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Oct 16, 2017
2 min

Homework Hassle Help: Part 2

SENSORY TECHNIQUES Often one of the biggest challenges in your child’s day - and probably in yours - is doing homework. Some children are exhausted and need ...

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