I am a Pediatric Occupational Therapist that works to help kids learn, grow, and thrive! I have listed my MUST-HAVE's when it comes to things I use every day in my treatment sessions :)
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Fun ways to work on milestones!
Tips & tricks for potty training!
Feelings/Emotions😡
Fine Motor 🤲🏼
Sensory tools🛝
Gross motor🏃🏼♀️
Fun ways to work on milestones!
My favorite card, board, puzzle, etc games to play everyday with my kiddos for a fun way to work on developmental skills!
Great for fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and turn taking!
Connect 4 Classic Grid, Strategy Board
The kids will never get bored with it and works on so many great developmental skills!
Don't Break The Ice Game
Work your mind just as hard as you work your body!
SmartGames IQ Fit
My favoirte next challenge after you master basic Uno!
Uno Flip
A fun game to work on turn taking, following directions, and hand strength!
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Game
This is in my top 5 for favorite emotional regulation games!
Emotional Rollercoaster: Anger Mgmt Game
I love a good twist on a classic game! This always peaks the kiddos interests!
Chutes and Ladders: Marvel Spider-Man Board
A cute way to work on functional skills in a play based way!
Hand2Mind Grab That Monster Fine Motor Set
Is always my go-to toy for ANY goal! Attention, fine motor, sensory processing, etc this is a great tool!
Fat Brain Toys Squigz Starter Set, 24 Pc
I love making this from a basic Jenga to an emotional jenga!
Jenga
This is my current favorite game to use with my kiddos for visual integration and executive functioning!
The Genius Square
The BEST for cognitive development.. can never go wrong with a classic puzzle!
Kids Puzzles
My favorite activity to include fine motor skills, problem solving, and emotional regulation
Legos For Kids
TRULY the best and most durable toys out there! Great for pretend play, but also developmental skills!
Melissa & Doug ANYTHING
This is another one of my favorite brands for toys, puzzles, games, etc! Great for development and very fun for all ages!
Learning Resources: ANYTHING
My kids love anything made by them and honestly I love the challenge myself! Great for older kiddos with executive functioning goals and visual motor goals
Smart Games: BEST for older kiddos
Tips & tricks for potty training!
The best go-to tools to help at every level. From beginning research, to beginning stage, to maintaining that new learned skill… potty training is so hard and I am here to help!
My favorite books to read on toilet training!
Toilet Training: Books
Find the cutest first toilet to begin training
Potty Training: Toilets
After you master the little toilet, here is your next step!
Toilet Training Seats
If you do not want the mess, but want the feeling… here you go!
Potty Training Underwear
Never a dull moment when stickers are involved!
Potty Training Chart for Toddlers Girls
For kiddos who do not like that loud flush!
Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones
By far the EASIEST way to get kiddos to relax on the toilet and take deep breaths
Bubbles
Feelings/Emotions😡
Resources that I use daily to help kiddos manage their emotions, to teach coping strategies, and also help calm parents down when kiddos are having meltdowns!
My favorite books for explaining emotions and developing strategies!
A Little SPOT of Feelings: Emotion Detective
The best book on teaching what it means to be flexible! LOVE this program!
Superflex vs Rock Brain & Team Unthinkables
activities for all ages to assist with regulation
Emotional Regulation Workbook
The easiest way to break up emotions into categories
Zones of Regulation
Great decor to assist with problem size
Size Of The Problem Poster
Great book recommendation on the explanation of sensory processing
The Out-of-Sync Child: Sensory Processing
Fun way to learn about different feelings!
Who's Feeling What?
One of my favorite additions to an obstacle course including emotions!
Big Feelings Pineapple
Fine Motor 🤲🏼
From hand strengthening, to mastering your grasp, to manipulating smaller objects…this is the list for you!
A classic yet fun way to engage kids!
Play-Doh
Hands need to get stronger? Look no further!
Resistive Thera-putty
After you have mastered those kid friendly scissors
Scissors For Kids
If typical scissors are hard, try these first!
Adaptive Scissors
Great for bilateral coordination and manual dexterity
Lacing Boards
One of the best fine motor activities around!
Lacing Beads
Making working on a strong grasp more fun!
Feed-The-Bunny/Dog/Monkey Fine Motor Games
Sensory tools🛝
Sensory Integration is one of the hardest areas for all kiddos, here are some of my favorite tools I use daily!
Great for oral seekers, picky eaters, and stimulation
Buzz Buddy Oral Motor Stimulation Kit - 6 Soft Textured
Great sensory input for kiddos
Hammock Swing
Benefits so many sensory kiddos to follow the brushing protocol!
Sensory Brushes
Great for exploration for different textures!
Sensory Bins
all the input, all the time!
Body Socks
For kiddos who do not like those loud noises!
Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones
An easy way to provide oral stimulation on the go! (Also helps prevent biting!)
Chewy For Kids
Best to help distract those fingers that are picking those nails!
Fidget Ring
Gross motor🏃🏼♀️
The best things for kids is MOVEMENT! Something to get their bodies moving, their brains thinking, and social skills thriving!
Such a fun addition to obstacle courses!
Stepping Stones Obstacle Courses Play
A fun way to incorporate balance with fun!
Balance Beam For Kids
A fun outside activity for all the kids!
Climbing Dome: Outdoors
On a rainy day you can still get the kids moving!
Indoor Climbing For Kids
Great for building forts and places for kids to crash into
Nugget Couch
My favorite way to give kiddos input!
Crash Pad
One of the best for body awareness, visual perception, and exercise!
