Strengthening: Negotiating the water requires your child to use all of his/her muscles. Your child’s core, arms and legs, will become stronger while playing against the resistance naturally provided by the water. Coordination: Swimming requires a lot of coordination! While each stroke is different, they all require simultaneous movement from your child’s arms and legs in many different combinations: symmetrical, asymmetrical, in-phase, out-of-phase, contralateral and ipsilate

Spring is here! And so is the warm weather. With this blog we begin a series in which we will share activities, games, and crafts for springtime. Stay tuned for fun sensory play ideas that can also improve eye-hand coordination and gross and fine motor skills. Outdoor activities provide wonderful and rich sensory experiences. Together with your child explore the sights, sounds, and smells that are so unique at this time of year. Look at all the sprouting and budding plants an