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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...

Feb 13, 20191 min read

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...

Nov 26, 20183 min read

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...

Oct 30, 20182 min read

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...

Dec 28, 20172 min read

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...

Dec 20, 20171 min read

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...

Dec 17, 20172 min read

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....

Dec 4, 20171 min read

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...

Dec 1, 20171 min read

What's App Wednesday: Educreations

Professional athletes, international speakers and anyone who wants to improve performance has access to video critiquing, a highly...

Jun 7, 20173 min read

Sticker Games & Activities

Stickers develop fine motor skills! Peeling stickers from a sticker sheet promotes a pincer grasp and ulnar-radial separation (separation...

Jun 6, 20172 min read

Tips for Tongs

We are frequently asked by parents which tongs they should purchase for their child. Below you will find some of our favorite tongs from...

Jun 4, 20172 min read