by Emerge - A Childs Place | Nov 23, 2015 | Fine motor activities, Holidays, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration, Toys
2015 Holiday Toy List: Recommendations from the Emerge Therapy Team “What is the best toy for my child?” “What toys can I find to work on these specific skills at home?” As the holiday season approaches, our families often ask what we recommend they purchase or make...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Dec 13, 2013 | Play, Toys
Here is a list to some of our favorite toys! Download this list here: Holiday Gift List Fine Motor Mancala Lite Brite HiHo Cherry Honey Bee Tree Squiggly Worms String Along Lacing Kit Scatterpiller Scramble Tricky Fingers Zoob Tubes Balloon Lagoon Design and Drill...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Jan 16, 2013 | Fine motor activities, Play, Toys
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...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Jul 20, 2010 | Fine motor activities, Gross Motor, Play
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...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Jul 16, 2009 | Play, Sensory Processing/Integration
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...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Feb 24, 2008 | Behavioral regulation, Parenting, Play
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...
