Posted by: Child's Play O.T. on: January 17, 2012
The weather in Auckland has been dismal to say the least over December and January. But on the semi-sun-filled days, my partner and I have been working in the garden, shifting soil and making flower beds. We unfortunately don’t have a wheelbarrow to move the soil, which gave the thought for this post. During therapy [...]
Posted by: Child's Play O.T. on: January 5, 2012
It seems obvious, but sharpening a pencil is a really great bilateral integration task! The twisting of the pencil allows for some great rotation (pronation and supination of the wrist), which some kids really struggle with. To sharpen the pencil you need to be able to twist the sharpener in the opposite direction to the [...]
Posted by: Child's Play O.T. on: January 1, 2012
Considering we’ve just celebrated Christmas, and are having some pretty wet weather at the moment, what better indoor activity than some arts and crafts?! Before you put all your cards into the recycling bin why not go through them and choose your favorite ones to turn into some holiday crafts. Here are some ideas for [...]
