An Occupational Therapist’s Gift Guide
Tonya Booth, OT
As pediatric occupational therapists, we love targeting skills through play! The holiday season can be a stressful time for parents. We've made it easier for you and have made a gift guide featuring some favorite toys of occupational therapists that target a variety of skills. Kids love learning through play!
Pop the Pig
Ages: 4 years old and up
Promotes: Color/number identification, following directions, turn-taking, pincer grasp, and attention to task
Play-Doh
Ages: 2 years old and up
Promotes: Hand strengthening, pincer grasp, color identification, hand-eye coordination, and number/letter identification
Spot It!
Ages: 6 years old and up
Promotes: Attention, visual scanning, dexterity, and motor planning
Twister
Ages: 6 years old and up
Promotes: Balance, following directions, motor planning, crossing midline, and discrimination between left and right
Gumball Grab
Ages: 3 to 6 years old
Promotes: Handwriting grasp, following directions, identification of colors, and counting
Find it at Lakeshore Learning
All of these gift ideas are fun ways to promote learning and skill development in children. We hope your kiddos play, learn, and achieve! Merry Christmas from your friends at Hogg Therapy!