Your Kids OT has always had a philosophy of incorporating therapy ideas into every day life, to make learning fun and to support child development in the home.
2020 has brought us all home. We are all navigating this new life where home schooling is going to be a new norm for the foreseeable future. It is extra "work" for parents whilst the new norm for teacher's is to plan these sessions so that they are achievable at home. It is only day 2 for my children . I have one child who's lessons are independent and online. For my younger child, we are working through lessons together and incorporating other non-academic time into the day. A new normal for us all. Therapy at home will be so important too. For those of you who can, access telehealth services with your OTs. If you are in Australia, contact me for a telehealth information pack. Today I'm going to show you how to use a household item to help your child's fine motor development whilst working on academic goals simultaneously. Pegs or clothespins (depending on what part of the world you are from) are a fantastic way to work on fine motor skills. We can work on:
When using pegs...
Toddlers/Preschoolers
School age children
Don't have pegs? Try bull-dog clips (ie. binder clips)!
Watch my new You-tube video series which will be posted alongside these blog posts. ---> Your Kids OT You-Tube. Are you "home schooling"? How can you incorporate pegs (clothespins) or bull dog clips (binder clips) into your child's day? Let me know!
Cindy is a registered occupational therapist practising in Sydney, Australia. She has two growing children who are a constant source of inspiration and learning. Cindy loves working creatively to help children to reach their potential, finding opportunities in everyday living and making learning fun. She is also addicted to making printables (even when they take a long time to complete). Cindy is the author of the Occupational Therapy website and blog Your Kids OT and Sensory Diet Activity Guidebook (ebook).
Cindy is a member of the Functional Skills for Kids Therapy Team. They have together published THE HANDWRITING BOOK, THE SCISSORS SKILLS BOOK and THE TOILETING BOOK. The information on this site is general in nature. The activities are safe for most children, however, you should consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific movement, sensory or other medical conditions. Affiliate links are used throughout this website to promote products I love and recommend. I receive a commission if any purchases are made through these links. Please see my disclosure policy for more details. |
AuthorHi, I'm Cindy and I am an Occupational Therapist. I enjoy working creatively with children to see them reach their potential. Read more about me here. SEARCH THIS SITE
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Disclaimer: The information on this site is general in nature and should be used for educational and entertainment purposes. The activities are safe for most children, however, you should consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific movement, sensory or other medical conditions. This blog does not replace formal therapeutic professional advice given by a health professional or medical practitioner. Reviews and endorsements of products will only be made based on my expertise and personal opinion; and deemed worthy of such endorsement. The opinions shared in sponsored content will always be my own and not that of the advertising company or brand. Content, advertising space or posts will be clearly identified if paid, affiliated or sponsored. Affiliate links may be found throughout this website in advertising. This means that if you follow through with a purchase from these links, Your Kids OT will receive a percentage of the sale. Your Kids OT undertakes to meet the requirements of the "Social Media Policy" as published by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Further information about this policy can be found here.
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