Pediatric Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists Inspiring Play

Tag: Gross motor skills

DIY Sticker Scenes

DIY Sticker Scenes

It’s safe to say that Chloe is sticker-obsessed! One of our favorite ways to play at home is with DIY Sticker Scenes.  Just grab a giant Post-it and get to drawing!  Have you kiddo color the picture to work on visual motor skills Place stickers…

Painted Lady Bugs

Painted Lady Bugs

Painting lady bugs is a fun simple activity that works on a ton of developmental skills. Go for a rock hunt around your neighborhood give them a cute buggy paint job to work on fine motor skills and tactile processing Then, hide them around the…

Prone Power Position

Prone Power Position

Try having your little one lay in prone (on their stomachs) to complete puzzles. It is one of our favorite power positions. Prone helps build core muscles in the trunk and shoulders. This position also assists with using focusing eyes together.

Rainbow Floor Puzzle

Rainbow Floor Puzzle

We made a cardboard rainbow floor puzzle! This activity will keep you busy and focuses on all of our favorite components: Walk (PT), Talk (SLP), Play (OT)!! Walk: Assemble this rainbow as a floor puzzle. Floor puzzles promote squats and time on the floor which…

Pull Back Vehicles

Pull Back Vehicles

Melissa & Doug does it again with their super speedy Pull-Back Town Vehicles! These cars and trucks get little ones up and moving, and they’re also easy for little hands to hold, pull, and release.  As they race and chase, kiddos can also practice a…