Pediatric Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists Inspiring Play

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Potato Head Play Ideas

Potato Head Play Ideas

This month’s Walk, Talk, Play All Star Toy of the Month is a total play classic! The Potato Head by Hasbro is a staple that we believe belongs in every playroom. In this article, we put together some of our favorite Potato Head Play Ideas that…

Plastic Egg Activities for Preschoolers

Plastic Egg Activities for Preschoolers

April’s All Star toy is plastic eggs! These are a fave for therapists to build purposeful play because there are so many ways to adapt the fun. So don’t pack away the holiday decorations just yet and stay tuned all month for some engaging, easy…

Lion in my Way | Language Fun for the Whole Family

Lion in my Way | Language Fun for the Whole Family

Looking for a game that’s fun for the whole family? You’ll love Lion in My Way from @eeboopieceandlove. This collaborative (and silly!) game encourages little ones to let their imagination and creativity run wild as they determine which tools will help them overcome various obstacles.…

Make Your Own I-Spy Bottle

Make Your Own I-Spy Bottle

Looking for a simple, engaging activity to keep little minds and hands busy? Make your own I-Spy bottle! You only need a few materials! Here’s what we used: Dry rice Food coloring ZipLock bag White vinegar Mini objects from Speech Tree Co. Sensory bottle Paper…

Fine Motor Skill Practice with ABC Crayons

Fine Motor Skill Practice with ABC Crayons

Looking for a fun activity that provides your little one with an opportunity to practice fine motor skills? Make some ABC crayons! These colorful letters are a great way to practice fine motor skills, increase exposure to the alphabet, and can be used as crayons…

Hopscotch Nature Sort Activity

Hopscotch Nature Sort Activity

We are continuing the Nature unit in the at-home preschool curriculum by KidsPlayTricks and want to highlight this All-Star activity. This hopscotch nature sort activity is fun, engaging, and provides opportunities to practice gross motor, sorting, and language skills. Materials This activity is so simple!…

Halloween Activities with Squigz | 3 Spooky Ideas

Halloween Activities with Squigz | 3 Spooky Ideas

It’s no secret that therapists love Squigz! They are versatile, colorful, motivating, and the perfect size for small busy hands. We came up with 3 Halloween Activities with Squigz your child might enjoy that also provide opportunities to work on balance, strength, and gross and…

Pretend Play Activity: Pet Doctor

Pretend Play Activity: Pet Doctor

Does your little one love taking care of their stuffed animals? All you need is some paper and tape, and you have a new pretend play activity!  Our cutest little pet doctor friends, Chloe and Davis, created paper “bandages” and put them on their favorite…

10 Ways to Encourage Pretend Play

10 Ways to Encourage Pretend Play

What better type of play to celebrate in October than Pretend Play? Pretend play emerges in children typically between 18-24 months and continues to get more elaborate and complex as your child gets older and thinking becomes more abstract. Here are some common ranges for…