What Are Pattern Skills? Patterning skills are simply your child’s ability to follow or create a pattern. As a pediatric physical therapist I spend a lot of time helping kids with their ability to physically follow a pattern. And when I say pattern I mean things like, clap your hands, reach your arms up, and …
Pool Noodles are an incredibly versatile toy that can be used for dozens of fun activities. If you don’t have any on hand, you can pick up a Pool Noodle at the Dollar Tree or any big box store like Wal-Mart or Target. Today I want to share with you all of the simple and …
Are you looking for some fun and inexpensive activities for your kids to do this summer. Well, today I have three ideas for you. All of the supplies for these activities can be purchased at The Dollar Tree or any big box store like Wal-Mart, Target, or Amazon. bubbles Blowing bubbles is one of my …
Today we are going to dive into the topic of Graded Control, also know as, Force Modulation. Graded Control is our body’s ability to use the correct amount of force to complete a task. So, when we pick up a paper cup full of water we use the right amount of pressure so as not …
Time for another Freeze Dance Video! This time we are going to move move along to all things Fall! While the music plays, follow the directions on the screen. You will be jumping in the leaves, running through the pumpkin patch, swaying like a scarecrow, picking apples, and of course…… Dancing It Out! Make sure …
Well, tomorrow is the first day of August which means it’s time to start talking about Back to School! Before we dive into some more in depth topics, I thought we could have a little fun. So, this week we are going on a Back to School Scavenger Hunt. In this video, there are fun …
I love scavenger hunts! I think they are a great way to get kids moving and keep them laughing. So, in this week’s video I have combined some fun movement activities with a color scavenger hunt. Check it out! https://youtu.be/JlVr4glR0Fc If you are looking for some old fashioned pen and paper scavenger hunts, check out …
Time for another Freeze Dance Video! This time we are going to take a trip around the world while we move and freeze! While the music plays, follow the directions on the screen. Listen for the music to stop, then…… FREEZE! I have more Freeze Dance videos to come, so be sure to check back! …
Time for another Freeze Dance Video! This time we are going to move different parts of our bodies and just plain dance it out! While the music plays, follow the directions on the screen. Listen for the music to stop, then…… FREEZE! I have more Freeze Dance videos to come, so be sure to check …
Time for another Freeze Dance Video! This time we are going to walk like the animals. While the music plays, move like the animal on the screen. Listen for the music to stop, then…… FREEZE! I have more Freeze Dance videos to come, so be sure to check back! Heather Freeze Dance Playlist: Click Here
