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SPOTS: A pediatric sensory gym in SOHO Brooklyn Heights & Orangeburg fostering growth, self-esteem & sense of accomplishment with parents & teachers since 1998

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Looking for a fun weekend cooking project? Try this s’mores activity. First we wrote the directions for how to make s’mores, then we followed our directions to see if we were able to make our s’mores! A great way to work on executive functioning skills,… https://t.co/OH8H2HWPjU

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Color by number’s are great activities that do not require a lot of materials! They are a fun way to work on visual scanning skills, fine motor skills, and small hand muscle strengthening. #colorbynumber #create #finemotorskills #visualmotor #coordinatio… https://t.co/McQLKR8jfG

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Shaving cream is a fun sensory activity to try at home! Just squeeze some shaving cream onto a table and play! #sensoryplay #shavingcream #create #messyplayideas #kidsart #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #pediatrics https://t.co/70O7WjLy1K

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Looking for a new board game to try? Yoga garden is a great choice because it targets gross motor skills, visual motor skills and executive functioning skills! #yogagarden #boardgames #yoga #pediatrics #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #kidsyog… https://t.co/0W14iRW0o7

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Here we made a playground with construction paper! We tore construction paper into various shapes to make a slide, trampoline, bench, and a tunnel! A fun, creative way to work on fine motor skills and executive functioning skills. #create #kidsart #finem… https://t.co/F97SrrHl66

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Looking for a building activity today? Try creating Mat Man! You can create his pieces by making big curves, little curves, big lines, and tracing hands and feet! For an added challenging hide the Mat Man pieces and create a scavenger hunt around the hou… https://t.co/NMblDiCZGk

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Looking for a fun Friday activity? Try this rainbow craft! Here we colored a rainbow and then used the circles from a hole puncher and construction paper to add more decorations. A great way to work on grasping skills, fine motor skills and small hand mu… https://t.co/O9cRzDReuY

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Happy spring! This fun flower craft uses construction paper and glue! A great way to work on fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, and executive functioning skills. #happyspring #spring #flowers #pediatrics #multistep #finemotorskills #visualmotorsk… https://t.co/XM7Y3tksL9

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Another fun at home activity is to play board games! This #vintage Candyland game targets turn taking, visual tracking, and color identification. It’s also a great way to work on postural control of playing on the floor! #boardgames #candyland #visualtra… https://t.co/VP7PPm9h3I

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This hand washing project is a great sequencing activity and a fun way to teach children about how to properly wash hands! Here we worked on fine motor skills, visual motor skills, and sequencing skills! #handwashing #kidshandwashing #crafts #finemotorsk… https://t.co/C7Y46uf3sJ

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Looking for something to do as family, try a floor puzzle! A great way to work on spatial skills, perceptual skills, body awareness, and postural control while seated on the floor. #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #puzzle #pediatrics #sensoryp… https://t.co/cx6PEx5KQG

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Princess art! Here we colored, glitter painted, and used stickers to create this beautiful princess! A fun and motivating way to work on fine motor skills, grasping patterns and developing small hand muscle strength.
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Writing does not have to be boring! Here we created a poem about a hot dog! We also used this #learningwithouttears paper to help with letter sizing and placement. #handwriting #poem #sensoryplay #pediatrics #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #e… https://t.co/kJbfDqTp08

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This cute lady bug puzzle is a great way to work on visual spatial skills and fine motor skills. #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #visualspatial #visualperception #ladybug #pediatrics #sensoryplay #create #art #multistep https://t.co/dVK5QWT8Wk

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This fun love bug craft is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day! It targets bilateral coordination skills, scissor skills, fine motor skills and visual motor skills. Here we used construction paper and pipe cleaners. You can grade this activity up by hav… https://t.co/izTlWLUOeP

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This fun lacing craft is a great way to work on visual skills, grasping skills and motor planning skills! #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #finemotorskills #finemotoractivity #visualmotorskills #lacing #valentinescrafts #pediatrics #sensoryplay https://t.co/of2aeCO00e

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Children led obstacle course! This included planning, organizing, building and participating in a multistep obstacle course. A great way to work on social skill building and executive functioning skills! #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #senso… https://t.co/xq80fW4P2r

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Happy Halloween! This cute ghost was made using a paper plate, construction paper and streamers! #halloween #ghost #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #finemotorskills #visualmotorskills #sensoryplay https://t.co/oGKEQz6Orz

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Looking forward to seeing everyone on this beautiful fall day! #southorangetownday2019 https://t.co/OvTW1ZVEy0

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Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! #southorangetownday2019 https://t.co/8bIztU5ywU