Posts in “Play”
Seven of Emerge’s Favorite Games for Fine Motor Development
We love using games at Emerge to promote skill development and we often recommend them as a fun way to address therapy goals at home. Please note that the beginning age is a general guideline. Some children may be ready for a particular game at a somewhat older or younger age.
Fine Motor Games:
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Summer time activities to develop motor skills
Summer is a great time to engage your child in play activities that will develop and refine their fine and gross motor skills. These skills provide a foundation for future school and social success. Check out the blog of this school in Australia, aptly named Irresistible Ideas for Play Based…
Summer Time and the Living is Easy
Summer offers numerous opportunities for you to support your child's progress in occupational and/or speech therapy. (Vacations and travel can also be challenging - see earlier posts: Summer Travel).
WATER PLAY: Enjoy water play with your child. And while a trip to the beach or pool is great,…
The Importance of Play & Self-Regulation
Please read this article!! It may make a significant impact on how you structure your child's time. And how they spend their time has a profound impact on their future success.
On Friday morning, NPR aired a program entitled "Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills" in which the over…