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How Calming Cards Can Empower Kids to Navigate Big Emotions with Confidence

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | May 12, 2025 | Behavior, Sensory Activities, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

As a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience, I've seen firsthand how...

Self-Regulation Has a Direct Impact on Children’s Success

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | February 7, 2024 | Behavior, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Self-regulation directly impacts children's success in all areas of development. As an...

Unlock Why Children Are Excessively Mouthing Objects

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | October 28, 2023 | Behavior, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Learn why older children excessively mouth objects.

50 Easy and Engaging Ways to Teach Alphabet Readiness

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | September 15, 2023 | Fine Motor Activities, Fine Motor Skills, Play, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Alphabet readiness-often referred to as alphabet awareness or letter knowledge- involves a child's...

Everything You Need To Know About Crossing the Midline

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | September 11, 2023 | Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Crossing the midline is a critical developmental milestone in young children. Essentially, it...

Playdough Obsession, Fun and Easy Activities for Kids

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | September 1, 2023 | Fine Motor Activities, Fine Motor Skills, Play, Sensory Activities, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Playdough is one of the most fun and accessible tactile mediums in preschool settings. In my over...

Discover Why Messy Play Is Important

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | January 10, 2023 | Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Activities, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Many parents cringe at the thought of giving their kids messy play activities to do. Playing with...

Fun and Easy Valentines for Children

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | February 7, 2021 | Fine Motor Activities, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Activities, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Let's make some fun and easy Valentines! Valentine's Day is a lovely holiday to create beautiful...

Fun Animal Walk Exercises for Children

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | January 10, 2021 | Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor, Gross Motor Activities, Sensory Activities, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Explore the benefits of Animal Walk Exercises Animal walk exercises are fun and motivating...

Holiday Toy List-Selecting Age-Appropriate Toys

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | November 3, 2020 | Gift Ideas, Sensory Processing | 0 Comments

Play is an essential job for children. Playing with age-appropriate toys provides children...

Powerful Sensory Integration in Children

by Adriana Stapella, MS, OTR/L | Jan 10, 2020 | Sensory Processing

What is Sensory Integration? All the information we receive about the world comes to us through our senses. Sensory integration is the process in...

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Browse By Sensory Processing

How Calming Cards Can Empower Kids to Navigate Big Emotions with Confidence

Self-Regulation Has a Direct Impact on Children’s Success

Unlock Why Children Are Excessively Mouthing Objects

50 Easy and Engaging Ways to Teach Alphabet Readiness

Everything You Need To Know About Crossing the Midline

Playdough Obsession, Fun and Easy Activities for Kids

Discover Why Messy Play Is Important

Fun and Easy Valentines for Children

Fun Animal Walk Exercises for Children

Holiday Toy List-Selecting Age-Appropriate Toys

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