The Skills 4 Life Blog
Games to Use for Handwriting Practice
Who says that practicing handwriting has to be boring?! Read more to learn how to combine family game night with handwriting practice!
Playdough Activities for Kids
There are SO many fun ways that kids of ALL ages can use Playdough! It’s also a great sensory activity! Playdough provides an engaging tactile, visual, and proprioceptive experience. Children get to squeeze and squish it in their hands and see the various bright colors and designs. They also get that calming, deep input through their joints from the rolling and squishing. Check out our list of Playdough activities & the skills they address.
Use Messy Play to Foster Early Development
Does the word “messy” make you think of baby wipes, cleaning up, and maybe make you cringe a bit? We understand how great it can feel to be clean and organized, but allowing your child to get messy can benefit their development in many ways! Read more to learn about what messy play is, why it’s important for development, and ways to incorporate it into your daily routines.
Occupational Therapy Tips for Tooth Brushing
Brushing teeth is an essential task for everyone to complete at least two times each day. However, it may be the least favorite part of the day for many children. If your child shows strong reactions to brushing teeth, like gagging, try some of these tips to make it a more tolerable experience!
Get CO Exposure Notifications to Fight COVID
We're proud to share that Skills 4 Life Pediatric Occupational Therapy is endorsing a new tool to fight COVID: CO Exposure Notifications. Join the Statewide Exposure Notification System In partnership with Google and Apple, Colorado is launching its statewide exposure...
Eight Tips for Writing Academic Papers
November is National Academic Writing Month. Writing a paper is a complex task that involves many executive function skills such as planning, organization, time management, and metacognition. When a student has challenges with these executive function skills, writing...
Create the Ideal Workspace For Your Child At Home
Maximize your child’s success while attending school from home. Establish a dedicated workspace that is comfortable and fully equipped with school supplies to make learning efficient and fun. Read our top seven tips for creating the ideal student workspace at home.
10 Summer Kids Activities Along the Front Range
This summer is the perfect time to get outdoors. Here are 10 summer activities you can do with your kids while maintaining social distancing and enjoying the beauty of Boulder and Denver!
Skills 4 Life South Boulder Office Opens May 14
The Skills 4 Life South Boulder office is now OPEN!
We realize that beginning or resuming in-person therapy is an individual choice based on your comfort level and risk factors. Rest assured that the health and safety of your children is our top priority.
We will continue to provide online services to families throughout Colorado as an on-going treatment option.
5 Ways to Practice Activities of Daily Living
Activities of Daily Living: Using Occupational Therapy to Embrace Challenges & Enhance Lives April is National Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, and we are happy to celebrate along with our fellow practitioners and the incredible families we serve. The American...
