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Pediatric OT

How to Support Fine Motor Skills During Everyday Play

Practical pediatric OT ideas for building fine motor skills through simple play activities children can do at home.

May 27, 20264 min readoccupational therapypediatric otfine motor skillshand strengthkids activitiesplay based learninghome activities
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Pediatric OT

Heavy Work Activities That Help Kids Feel Calm and Focused

Simple heavy work activity ideas that can help children regulate their bodies, improve focus, and feel more organized during daily routines.

May 27, 20264 min readoccupational therapypediatric otsensory processingheavy workself regulationkids activitiesdaily routines
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Sensory break ideas for a busy school day

Sensory breaks work best when they are brief, expected, and easy to start. A wall push-up set, a chair stretch, or a quick heavy-work task can often be enough for a child to return to learning with a calmer body.

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