It's National Play-Doh Day!
Build Stronger Hands & Skills!

Tomorrow (Sep 16) is National Play-Doh Day! It is the perfect excuse to bring out a tub of that perennial childhood favorite! Not only will they be having fun, but also building skills.

As an occupational therapist, I believe that playdough is one of the best tools for developing the fine motor skills needed for handwriting. You can use it to develop scissor skills, strengthen hand muscles and work on finger dexterity.

Read my page of dedicated fine motor playdough activities, with photos and tips!

Playdough Activities for Fine Motor Skills

What about other skills?

Playdough activities can help with more than just fine motor skills.

You can use playdough to help improve bilateral coordination skills, provide calming sensory input and boost concrete learning skills like learning numbers, letters and math concepts!

Want to get inspired? Discover how to use playdough activities to support your child’s development on my updated page:

Using Playdough Activities To Build Skills!

I hope you have a fabulous day of screen-free, playful learning!

I would love to hear how these activities work for you and your child. Please feel free to email me to share your feedback and experiences, or suggest additional activities that you have enjoyed.

Thank you for joining me in this journey of supporting your kids! Please feel free to share this newsletter or page with anyone else you think will benefit.

Sincerely,

Tracey

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This information and the suggested activities on my email and website are meant to promote your child’s normal development. If you are at all concerned about your child's development, please consult your health professional. The information on my email and website is not intended to take the place of an occupational therapy evaluation and treatment!