Therapy Activities To Do At Home

What Extra Activities Can I Do With My Child To Help Development? Here are some activity ideas to do at home! Fine Motor Activities: Hand strengthening activities: Bake cookies- Mix ingredients, knead dough, roll out and use cookie cutters Use a small squirt bottle- water plants, use in the bath, use food coloring and spray
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What’s Wrong With “W” Sitting?

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Hippotherapy

What is Hippotherapy and Can It Help My Child? Some people may be wondering what in the world is Hippotherapy? Therapy with a hippo?……NO!  Hippotherapy is the use of horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment, especially as a means of improving coordination, balance and strength. The horse’s pelvic movements mimic that of a human
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Children

Did You Know? The HHS(US Department of Health and Human Services) has just come out with new guidelines for physical activity, and it now includes a statement for preschool children Preschool-aged children (ages 3 through 5 years) should be encouraged to move and engage in active play as well as in structured activities, such as
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Sneaker Suggestions

Kids at ECEC participate in gym, playground and motor therapies. It is important to wear shoes that support the foot and keep kids safe. Here are some suggestions for footwear for children: Non-skid or skid resistant soles Flexibility- the front of the shoe should bend as the foot bends when walking Shoes that tie or
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Yoga at ECEC

Did You Know That Kids At ECEC Do Yoga? Many therapists and teachers at ECEC use Yoga techniques in group and individual sessions. Here are some benefits:  
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Home Activities

What Extra Activities Can I Do With My Child To Help Development? Here are some activity ideas to do at home! Fine Motor Activities: Hand strengthening activities: Bake cookies- Mix ingredients, knead dough, roll out and use cookie cutters Use a small squirt bottle- water plants, use in the bath, use food coloring and spray
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Learn Baby Sign Language

Baby Sign Language.com is a website for parents teaching infants and preschoolers early communication skills. Their philosophy is that early communication sets the foundation for accelerated learning, reduced frustration and a closer relationship between child and caregiver.  This website contains a basic sign dictionary of over 600 common signs which include a video, visual and
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Sensory Play

Children need to touch and play with a variety of textures to develop normal tactile processing. Sensory play stimulates and focuses children’s senses which help them learn about their environment. Sensory play also supports language development, cognitive growth, fine/gross motor skills, problem solving and social interactions.  Make some dough, oobleck, GAK or slime for a
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