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- Apr 21
- 2 min
Spring into Sensorimotor Play
1. Create your own sensory pathway outdoors, or for a rainy day! Motor planning, sequencing, problem solving, and gross motor skills are...
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- May 3, 2021
- 1 min
3 Fine Motor Activities with Pennies
There are over 30 muscles within the hand that need to be strong and well coordinated to support fine motor skills such as controlling a...
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- Mar 5, 2020
- 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...
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- Feb 3, 2020
- 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...
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- Feb 3, 2020
- 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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