Articles of Interest

January

Attached is a list of winter themed sensory activities you and your child can create at home. Enjoy!

• Color Snow Painting
  • Preschool Sensory Table Art: Winter Watercolor Painting on Snow by Puppy Love Preschool
  • Color Snow: A Winter Activity by Hands On As We Grow
• Easy Winter Sensory Bin Ideas
  • Winter Sensory Tub by No Time For Flashcards
  • Winter Themed Activities by Pocket of Preschool
• Make Your Own Snow Dough
  • Snow Dough by Crayons and Cuties In Kindergarten
• Snowman Sensory Bottle
  • Snowman Sensory Bottle Winter Activity by Little Bins for Little Hands
• Snowy Day Writing Tray
  • Snowy Day Alphabet Writing Tray by Modern Preschool
• Snow Paint Recipe
  • Shivery Snow Paint Recipe by Growing A Jeweled Rose

February

Outdoor sensory activities for children to enjoy during the winter months.

• Shoveling snow and chopping ice
• Making snow angels
• Building a snowman
• Sledding- being pulled on a sled and pulling someone on a sled
• Making snowballs and hitting a target such as a tree
• importance of yoga for students

March

Here are some tips to make routines easier for you and your family.

• Establishing Morning Routines for Children
• Establishing Toileting Routines for Children
• Establishing Bath Time Routines for Children
• Establishing Bedtime Routines for Children
• Establishing Mealtime Routines for Children

April

April is Autism Awareness Month. Click below to learn more information about Autism.

• AOTA Autism
• LIVING WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)—The Preschool Child
• Living With an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The High School Years

May (tips for outside activities)

Tips for outside activities

• Pushing and pulling activities including swinging, tug-a-war, etc.
• Running
• Playing games

June

Tips for play!

• How To Pick A Toy: Checklist for Shopping
• Building Play Skills for Healthy Children and Families
• Learning Through Play

July

Here are some tips for activities to enjoy in the summertime.

• Awesome Summer Activities for Kids
• Activity-a-Day Summer Calendar & Weekly Plans

August

Welcome back to school! Here is some information about occupational therapy practice in the school system.

• What Parents Need to Know About School-Based Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy in the School System
• Occupational Therapy in School Setting
• OT Tips for Homework Success
• OT Tips for Health & Success in Schools
• School Tips for Parents: Academic Success and Social Participation
• Handwriting

September

The American Occupational Therapy Association's National School Backpack Awareness Day is September 20th. Click on the links below for more information to learn how to prevent the pain and injury that can result from heavy backpacks.

• Backpack Strategies for Parents and Students
• 1, 2, 3's Of Backpack Wearing

October

Here are some tips for optimizing your child's Halloween experience.

• AOTA Tips For Enjoying Halloween With Sensory Challenges
• Enjoying Halloween With All Children: Food Allergies & Sensory Issues

November

Here are some tips for Thanksgiving.

• Common Thanksgiving Challenges for Kids With Attention Issues
• Thanksgiving Tips

December

Here are some tips for choosing toys for the holiday season.

• 10 Stocking Stuffer To Help Your Childs Pencil Grasp
• Gift Guide: Promoting Healthy Development In Kids
• OT Approved Toys