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Alphabet Exercises

Have fun using the alphabet to help your little one get stronger with alphabet exercises!

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Alphabet Yoga Cards Intro

A fun and engaging way to introduce kids to movement, mindfulness, and learning.

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Coloring Pages

Free printable fun & festive coloring sheets to celebrate holidays & more!

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Cutting Lines

Learn to cut straight and curved lines!

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Pre-writing: Tracing

Trace the lines to help the animals find their way to the jungle.

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Scavenger Hunt: Fine Motor

Get creative and go on a fine motor scavenger hunt!

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Scavenger Hunt: Gross Motor

Get creative and go on a gross motor scavenger hunt!

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Yoga Bingo

Another fun way to incorporate yoga into activities with kids - make it a bingo game!

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Yoga Games

Several games you can play using yoga poses - great to pair with other yoga fun!

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Yoga Games (ES)

Spanish Language Version - game ideas to vary how you play with the alphabet yoga cards!

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Build Your Own Snowman

Have a fun scavenger hung collecting the snowman pieces and get some gross motor activities in as well!

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Easter Egg Activities

Starfish's favorite Easter Egg Hunt and other awesome activities!

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Pumpkin Patch Fun

Print out these pumpkins and create a pumpkin patch of motor options. Game ideas included!

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St. Patrick's Activities

Search for the pot of gold and have some fun along the way!

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Informational Handouts

Navigating your child’s growth and development can seem overwhelming at times. We have put together informational handouts that can hopefully help you along your journey. If you have other ideas for handouts, we’d love to hear them. We want to provide resources that you want and need.

Shoes For New Walkers

My Child Isn’t Rolling…Should I Be Concerned?

My Child Isn’t Crawling…Should I Be Concerned?

My Child Isn’t Walking…Should I Be Concerned?

Toe Walking

Growth Spurts

Baby Carriers: What You Need to Know

Developmental Toys

Helpful Products

Arm Braces/Splints
armbraces.com
 
Cascade/Dafo
dafo.com
 
Hip Helpers
hiphelpers.com
 
TheraTogs
theratogs.com
 

Recommended Readings

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder

By Carol Stock Kranowitz 

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder

By Carol Stock Kranowitz

Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

By Patricia C. Winders

Babar’s Yoga for Elephants

By Laurent De Brunhoff

Motor Skills Acquisition in the First Year: An Illustrated Guide to Normal Development

By Lois Bly 

Useful Websites

American Academy of Pediatrics
aap.org
 
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
apta.org
 
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
aota.org
 
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
asha.org
 
Aquatic Physical Therapy section of the APTA
aquaticpt.org
 
Autism Speaks
autismspeaks.org
 
Cerebral Palsy Guide
cerebralpalsyguide.com
 
Department of Developmental Services
dds.ca.gov/Complaints/Home.cfm
 
Zero to Three
zerotothree.org
 
Wright’s Law
wrightslaw.com

 

Lists of Grants and Resources

Community Support for Northern California

 

Pivotal Response Intervention Model

 

Helping Kids Shine Brighter Every Day

Starfish Therapies provides pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy services designed to support every child's unique developmental journey. Whether in-person or through telehealth, our expert therapists work hand-in-hand with families to build skills, confidence, and independence in a fun, nurturing environment. Serving children of all ages in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

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