Did you know the important role that heavy work activities play in our ability to learn, focus, attend, and participate in everyday tasks? It’s true. We all need calming and organizing sensory input in the form of heavy work tasks that provide proprioceptive input through the muscles and joints. Here, we’ll cover what heavy work ... Read more The post Heavy Work Activities appeared first on The OT Toolbox.| The OT Toolbox
This feelings check in activity is a hands-on way to support emotional regulation in children, while learning about feelings and empathy.| The OT Toolbox
Ahhh…taking a deep breath with mindful breathing is such an easy way to add coping skills to a child’s repertoire of sensory diet activities. Deep breathing as part of mindfulness adds a moment of whole-body relief. With all that is going on in the world with the impact of COVID-19, children and families can feel ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
These breathing exercises for kids cover themes for a whole year. Use these deep breathing activities as self-regulation strategies.| The OT Toolbox
Welcome to the OT Toolbox Hi, I’m Colleen! From an OT making $3/hour to an online OT serving millions around the world… After working in the occupational therapy field for many years, I had started a family. By the time my third baby was born (I now have four kids!), I was looking for childcare ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
These social and emotional development milestones show the progression of emotional development skills in preschool children.| The OT Toolbox
Emotional regulation and executive function are connected in more ways than one. Emotions, self-awareness and self-monitoring skills impact function.| The OT Toolbox
Co-regulation leads to self-regulation. This great article includes the definition of coregulation, strategies, and links to other resources.| The OT Toolbox