If you are looking for some great ideas to promote motor development, perceptual skills, and academic readiness please check out the list below.  Gear your selections to the developmental level of your child and have some fun this holiday break! We wish all of you safe travels and relaxing times.

From Sue, Tracy, Melissa, and Giulia

 -- play-doh, clay, floam or other textured materials for building and shaping

--legos, duplos, blocks of any kinds

--drawing and coloring supplies

--balls (all types and sizes including "super balls", racquets, "sticky-catch" paddles, jump ropes, hula hoops, scooters

--games with dice, small pieces, or cards

--memory games - SO many variations are available

--books of word puzzles or hidden picture activities

--puzzles

--for video game enthusiasts - Dance, Dance Revolution - the grown-ups will love it too. Kohl's has it for less than 25.00 this week!

--Twister, Charades, Cranium, and Toss Across games

Make sure to visit our website at http://www.kport.org/OTPT

Welcome to the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Department Blog! Please check out our website to meet the therapists, learn more about our programs, and learn some ways to support your child's motor, sensory, and academic development at home and school.

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