10/29/2025
PLAY is essential!!
Play play play. The power of play cannot be underestimated!
A strong motivator.
A social facilitator.
An opportunity to try something new.
An opportunity to be with someone new.
An opportunity to try things, make mistakes and try again.
An opportunity to experiment with different physical resources and be creative.
An opportunity to experiment with body actions.
An opportunity to find comfort in doing something repetitively
An opportunity for sensory motor movements.
An opportunity for something quiet and sedentary.
An opportunity to develop language and communication.
An opportunity to learn rules. structure, expectations, goals, strategy and roles.
An opportunity to take turns, wait and share.
An opportunity to be messy or neat.
An opportunity to develop likes and dislikes.
An opportunity to act or pretend to be someone they are not.
An opportunity to rest, recharge, reset.
This OT week we are looking at “OT in action”. Occupational therapists help children to pursue play, develop play, facilitate play and enjoy opportunities to play. We advocate for play as a way to connect between family members, friends and even us.
Join me as we continue to look at “OT in action” this week! Happy OT week!
