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Big Skills Start with Play 💙Play builds real-life skills,strong hands, steady bodies, and the confidence to keep trying....
04/17/2026

Big Skills Start with Play 💙
Play builds real-life skills,
strong hands, steady bodies, and the confidence to keep trying.
And when it feels like fun, kids stick with it.

🌈 Big Skills Start with Play!Simple activities like balancing during play and creating crafts can help children build ma...
03/13/2026

🌈 Big Skills Start with Play!
Simple activities like balancing during play and creating crafts can help children build many important developmental skills.
Through activities like these, kids are working on:
✨ Core strength and postural stability
✨ Bilateral coordination
✨ Fine motor strength and precision
✨ Hand-eye coordination
✨ Visual attention and focus
Even something as simple as a rainbow craft with glue and pom-poms helps strengthen small hand muscles, improve finger control, and build coordination needed for skills like writing, cutting, and self-care tasks.
The best part? Kids feel like they’re just playing and creating, while their bodies and brains are developing important skills.
Shout-out to our local Discount Dollar for this fun rainbow craft activity at a great price! 🌈

So much brain and body work happening through play today!This activity combined balancing, reaching, and movement challe...
03/06/2026

So much brain and body work happening through play today!

This activity combined balancing, reaching, and movement challenges to help strengthen coordination, body awareness, and regulation.

Play is one of the most powerful ways kids build the skills they need for everyday activities.

✨ Big Skills Start With Play ✨

✨ OT Tip Tuesday ✨Does your child struggle with transitions or big emotions?Try a simple “first/then” visual to help the...
07/01/2025

✨ OT Tip Tuesday ✨
Does your child struggle with transitions or big emotions?
Try a simple “first/then” visual to help them know what’s coming next!
🧠 Example: “First snack, then playground!”
Visual supports can make a world of difference in helping kids feel safe and in control.
Want help creating one? Ask us!

🌟 Now Hiring: Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)📍 Play Skills Pediatrics, LLC – Anderson, MO 🕓 Part-Time | Flex...
06/16/2025

🌟 Now Hiring: Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
📍 Play Skills Pediatrics, LLC – Anderson, MO
🕓 Part-Time | Flexible Hours | Build Your Caseload
We’re looking for a warm, playful, and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team in Anderson, MO! This is a 1099 independent contractor position with a flexible schedule and the opportunity to build a caseload at your pace.

💼 What We Offer:
🌈 A supportive, kid-centered private practice environment

🧩 Multidisciplinary team collaboration (OT + SLP)

🗓 Flexible scheduling to fit your life

🧠 Opportunities to specialize in your areas of interest

🛠 Materials, toys, and private treatment rooms provided

💰 1099 Tiered Pay Scale:
Weekly Billable Sessions
Hourly Rate
1–5 sessions/week
$45/hour
6–10 sessions/week
$50/hour
11–15 sessions/week
$55/hour
16+ sessions/week
$60/hour

Caseload reviewed quarterly. All hours are billable treatment or evaluations.

✅ Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Valid Missouri SLP license

Professional liability insurance (required for 1099)

Pediatric experience (clinic, school, or early intervention preferred)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Passion for helping kids grow, play, and communicate!

📍 Location:
Play Skills Pediatrics, LLC
504 West State Hwy 76, Anderson, MO 64831

📧 Ready to apply?
Send your resume and a short intro to playskillsanderson@gmail.com — we’d love to meet you!
Let’s build something joyful together.

Hard at work and play!This little one is practicing fine motor skills while laying in prone—that’s belly-down on the flo...
05/05/2025

Hard at work and play!
This little one is practicing fine motor skills while laying in prone—that’s belly-down on the floor!

Why prone play?
Laying like this helps build shoulder stability, core strength, and postural endurance—all of which support better fine motor control for tasks like buttoning, writing, and cutting.

In OT, we love combining movement and muscle work with fun, goal-driven activities—because that’s where real progress happens!

One flower, many skills.

Is it time to consider Occupational Therapy?Here are a few signs your child may benefit from OT support:✋ Fine Motor Del...
04/25/2025

Is it time to consider Occupational Therapy?
Here are a few signs your child may benefit from OT support:

✋ Fine Motor Delays:

Trouble holding a pencil or using utensils

Difficulty with buttons, zippers, or tying shoes

🎨 Sensory Challenges:

Overreacts to textures, sounds, or touch

Constantly moving, chewing, or crashing into things

⚽️ Coordination difficulties:

Seems clumsy or frequently bumps into things

Struggles with balance, catching, or jumping

💬 Emotional & Self-Regulation Struggles:

Big meltdowns during transitions

Difficulty calming down or coping with frustration

At Play Skills Pediatrics, we offer free OT screenings to help families get clarity and support!

Not sure? Reach out—we’re here to help you figure out the next best step.

Obstacle courses aren’t just fun—they’re full of purposeful play!They help kids build:Motor planning and coordinationBal...
03/24/2025

Obstacle courses aren’t just fun—they’re full of purposeful play!
They help kids build:

Motor planning and coordination

Balance and body awareness

Strength and endurance

Focus and confidence!

Each step, climb, and crawl is a building block for development.
Look at this superstar in action!

"OT supports the everyday skills that help kids grow and thrive!"From zipping coats 🧥, writing ✍️, exploring textures ✋,...
03/21/2025

"OT supports the everyday skills that help kids grow and thrive!"
From zipping coats 🧥, writing ✍️, exploring textures ✋, to expressing emotions 😊—these everyday tasks are BIG steps in a child’s development.

At Play Skills Pediatrics, we help make those steps fun, doable, and full of confidence!

Therapist Tip Tuesday!Want to help your child strengthen their hands at home?Try this simple activity:Use clothespins to...
03/11/2025

Therapist Tip Tuesday!
Want to help your child strengthen their hands at home?
Try this simple activity:
Use clothespins to pick up pom-poms or cotton balls and sort them by color or size.

It’s fun, quick, and builds important fine motor and coordination skills—perfect for preparing little hands for writing, dressing, and eating!

✔ Easy to do with things you already have at home
✔ Great for ages 2+
✔ Bonus: Add a timer for an extra challenge!

03/04/2025

🌟 Helping Kids Thrive Through Play! 🌟

At Play Skills Pediatrics, we specialize in fun, engaging, and effective occupational therapy to help children develop essential life skills. Whether your child needs support with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, or daily activities, our expert therapists are here to help!

💜 Why Choose Us?
✅ Personalized therapy plans
✅ Hands-on, play-based learning
✅ Compassionate and experienced therapist
✅ A fun, supportive environment

👶 Now Accepting New Patients! 🏡
Give your child the tools they need to succeed—through play, movement, and skill-building!

📍 Located in Anderson Mo at 504 West State Hwy 76
📞 Call us today at 417-508-8725

💙 Because Every Child Deserves to Shine!

Address

504 W State Highway 76
Anderson, MO
64831

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+14175088725

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