One of my favorite ways to do therapy with kids was using a vertical surface. There are a ton of benefits to working on a vertical surface including wrist extension, spatial awareness, visual attentions, shoulder and elbow stability, core strength etc. That being said, I also ...
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Dinosaur Themed Yoga
Who knows kids that are dinosaur crazy? Honestly, at my house they are not. I had made my oldest son's bedroom a dinosaur theme and once he had an opinion that room switched to a sports theme. That being said I've worked with tons and tons of kids that LOVE dinosaurs. I ...
Halloween Motor Planning Activities -Fine Motor and Gross Motor
With Halloween approaching it's the perfect time to start thinking about Halloween motor planning activities. It's my five year olds favorite holiday and he gets really into Halloween. We have several different fine motor and gross motor activities to do this year that all ...
Pumpkin Themed Motor Planning
I always think of October as pumpkin season. So far we've been to a pumpkin patch as well as picked up pumpkins at a farm store. My kids are pumpkin crazy. That being said, I've put together some fun pumpkin themed motor planning ideas. These pumpkin themed motor planning ...
Physical Activity and Motor Planning For Kids – All Access Pass
The mission of Pink Oatmeal is to make physical activity and motor planning for kids fun and easy. One of the ways that is done is through the downloadable resources available in the shop. Now it's being expanded to include the option to have an all access pass to all of the ...
Fun Ideas For Combining Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills
This year we have been doing more fine motor activities in my house as I have two preschoolers (almost 3 and just turned 5) living with me. It took a while for my 5 year old to even care to do anything that involved sitting at the table, but since he is interested now we are ...
Therapy Blogger Legal Considerations
I'm back today with the "how to start your blog series" to discuss some considerations about blogging as a therapist. These considerations are especially important if you are creating authority with your profession (OT, PT, or SLP). Before I go any further, I am not a lawyer ...
How To Start A Blog As A Rehabilitation Professional
I have several questions that land in my inbox on a daily basis. One of the big ones I've been getting lately is how did you start your blog? Can you give me some tips on how to start mine? How did you do it with kids? How much time does it take? Since this seems to be a ...
Fall Themed Motor Planning – Fine Motor and Gross Motor
The sound of crinkling leaves, the shorter days, and all things pumpkin are reminders that fall is officially here! Now is a great time to incorporate the fall themed gross motor and fine motor activities into your planning for your classroom, home or therapy sessions. ...
Superhero Activities – Fine Motor and Gross Motor Planning Ideas
What's not to love about a Superhero? Kids love superheroes! The ability to fly, scale buildings, and disappear in the blink of the eye? I can see the draw. With all of the super powers and super skills, it's only natural that superhero activities are a must for any ...
Yoga For The Classroom
Today's children are expected to know more, sit longer, and have rigid testing requirements. This has helped contribute to in increased stress levels and decreased opportunity for physical activity. With the new school year beginning and new routines starting, it's the perfect ...
Yoga Games for Kids
Yoga games for kids are one of my favorite ways to incorporate yoga. Kids yoga games don't have to be complicated. I love adding a yoga spin to some of my favorite games from the past. Their is no need for extensive equipment to make the games fun! ...
Apple Themed Fine Motor and Gross Motor Planning
Hello back to school season and planning season. It's apple week! We have a big apple tree in our backyard that is FULL of apples this year. They aren't the best for eating, but they work great for cooking. Honestly, I don't even know what kind of apples we have, it came with ...
Back To School Motor Planning
The school year is upon us! It's a busy time with lots of new friends and routines. Physical activity and motor planning skills are still a must even in the first few weeks of school. Combining movement and learning along with fun motor activities can make it easy to fit in ...
Relay Races For Kids
Summer is upon us and it's the perfect time to get outside and move. Relay races for kids is a fun way to do this! Whether you are looking for activities for your own kids, a family get together, camp, or summer school you need to check out these kids relay games! The relay ...
Summer Gross Motor Planning – Printable Summer Activity Calendars
Summer is just around the corner! Hooray! School is out and many therapists and parents are looking for simple and fun activities to do with their kids or to send home with their kids. At Pink Oatmeal, we've put together some summer gross motor planning ideas for you. Pink ...
Free Printable Scavenger Hunts
We are all about making movement fun. One of the most fun ways to move is with a scavenger hunt! That's why we've created several fun free printable scavenger hunts for you to use to make including movement in your day easier. Download one or download them all. Make movement ...
5 Tips For Incorporating Movement into Busy School and Home Routines
I am excited to welcome Sarah Selznick, MS OTR/L from Sarah The O.T. to the blog today. She is an occupational therapist with a background working with children and in the schools. She is sharing with us five tips for incorporating movement into busy school and home ...
May Gross Motor Activities Planning
It's May! For many, the weather is warming up and school will be out just around the corner. It's also a time where there is lots of energy to be burned. Gross motor planning for the month of May includes camping, sports, safari, and cowboy/cowgirl themes. Also, be sure to ...
Garden Themed Fine Motor Activities
Hello spring! It's time to start thinking about what is going to be planted in your garden. At least where I'm from, planting doesn't take place until May, but planning is going on all April. I think gardens are so cool and such a great learning experience as you have a bunch ...