MOTORvate KIDS Occupational Therapy

01/15/2026

Did you know that Motorvate Kids OT continues to be an approved provider for SC ESTF recipients? Priority enrollment opens today, January 15!

01/14/2026

Did you know that the SC Educational Scholarship Trust Fund can provide financial assistance for families receiving support services including occupational therapy?!

Motorvate Kids continue to be an approved provider for ESTF recipients. The qualfication requirements have changed for the upcoming school year, allowing even more families to take advantage of the opportunity.

Priority enrollment opens tomorrow morning, January 15th!

Learn more:

https://www.palmettonavigated.org/parents/

01/13/2026

Some fun ideas for a cold day!

Need some fun indoor activities when the weather is just too cold to go outside?

1. Ice scavenger hunt: freeze some small items in water and have your child rescue the items once the water has frozen.
2. Bird Feeder: Tie some twine around the top of the pinecone first. Coat the pinecone in nut butter, making sure to get it into the nooks and crannies. Roll the sticky pinecone in a bowl of birdseed until it’s fully covered, then hang it on a tree branch outside.
3. Indoor snow bin: if it has recently snowed, you can gather some and have your child play with the snow inside. If not, you can make your own snow with instant snow (from Amazon) or with some conditioner mixed with cornstarch.
4. Paper snowflake: fold paper multiple times and cut different lines and shapes. Open up the paper to see your snowflake design.
5. Hot cocoa bar: practice following directions and sequencing by making hot cocoa together and adding some marshmallows or whipped cream on top. (maybe even some sprinkles!)
6. Pillow fort: gather some pillows and blankets and drape them over some chairs to create a fort. Have your child help you move the furniture for some heavy work and brainstorm together the design.
7. Skating on carpet: Get some paper plate and stand on top of them. Then use a sliding, skating motion to glide across the carpeted floor. Add some music and pretend you are putting on an ice skating routine in the olympics.
8. Snowball toss: Gather some white socks. Roll them into a ball and toss them into a laundry basket.
9. Indoor obstacle course: Pretend the floor is icy water and you have to get across using cushion, pillows, and anything else you have laying around.
10. Winter yoga: get your energy out by posing like an artic animal. Need some ideas? Head over to YouTube and follow a video.
11. Marshmallow engineer: Buy some mini marshmallows and toothpicks and create a geometric design. How big or tall can you make a building before it falls over?
12. Read a winter book: cosy up and read a winter book about penguins or bears hibernating in the winter. Go to the library and pick one up and save it for a cold day.

What other indoor activities can you share?

01/13/2026

Self-regulation isn't just for when emotions are running high. Here are activities to support self-regulation needs when feeling "out of control". Check out all of our activity level lists here: https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities/

01/13/2026

🌱 A new long-term study tracked children from preschool through third grade to explore how early executive function skills and parenting behaviors shape later resilience, self-regulation, and behavior.

The results highlight patterns educators and pediatric therapists see every day and offer helpful guidance for supporting young learners. 🧠✨

If you work with young children, this research gives clear insight into how early skills and parenting practices contribute to stronger coping, smoother behavior, and healthier self-regulation over time.

👉 Learn more about early executive function and parenting.

01/13/2026

Some good info from Executive Functioning Toolbox on sustained attention and focus!

Sustained attention... Today, we're talking about focus and attention in kids and how to help them with learning and even handwriting. Sustained attention is crucial for classroom learning.

We talk about what this looks like here: https://www.theottoolbox.com/attention/

01/13/2026

FOAM PITS 🧽
Offer kids benefits like improved motor skills, enhanced sensory processing, boosted social skills, cognitive growth and emotional regulation through active, fun play that helps burn energy. They provide a safe, stimulating sensory environment for movement and exploration.

🛝Join us to play!
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01/13/2026

01/05/2026

Learning colors, pre-writing lines, and moving bodies? Yes please!

🎨🏃‍♀️ Color sorting with movement builds pre-writing skills, coordination, and focus through play.

👉 Read more: https://dayswithgrey.com/prewriting-activities-for-preschoolers/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

01/05/2026

A child who has Sensory Processing Disorder is not choosing to be difficult on purpose. They're not misbehaving. They just react to things differently. Be patient and kind always.

Our website has tons of resources, activities and information to help you while parenting a child with Sensory Processing Disorder.

sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

💙 Every person brings something beautifully unique to the table 💙

At SOS Care/Oak Tree Farm, we believe that celebrating individuality isn’t just kind—it’s essential. When we honor the strengths, quirks, and perspectives of individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, we create a world where inclusion thrives.

❤️ Let’s uplift every voice. Let’s celebrate every spark.
❤️ Because inclusion matters—and uniqueness is a gift.

💙There so many ways to get involved and support SOS Care/Oak Tree Farm —
Click the link to find out how
https://soscaresc.org/support-sos-care