Children at Play

09/05/2025

Strong bodies💪, organized brains 🧠
Swinging gives vestibular input for balance and movement, while building the strength kids need for everyday life!

09/02/2025

Ms. Hannah bringing out the heavy work. 💪

What looks like "just play" is actually building so much:
🔹 Motor planning - learning how to sequence movements
🔸 Strength and endurance - developing core and upper body control
🔹 Body awareness - understanding where their body is in space
🔸Self-regulation - calming and organizing the nervous system

Sensory-based play like this is a fun, powerful way to support growth and development!

08/01/2025

Balancing on the swing, reaching, and "fishing" is a fun way to work on core strength, visual motor integration, and sustained attention.

07/26/2025

Summer crafts are in full swing!
Our kiddos have been busy creating bright, sensory-rich crafts that support fine motor, sensory processing and executive functioning skills. 👐🎨

07/16/2025

Hiring fun, caring pediatric Occupational Therapists! If you're an OT with pediatric experience, especially in sensory integration, looking for a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment, we'd love to hear from you. We offer flexible scheduling options (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends) to support a healthy work-life balance.
Visit our career page: https://www.childrenatplayannapolis.com/ot-career

07/15/2025

🎙️ Excited to share that I joined the amazing local providers Sam & Melissa on their podcast “Parenting Shrink Wrapped” this week! We dove deep into what pediatric occupational therapy is and how it can make a world of difference. 🧠💡
We talked about sensory processing, understanding the difference between "can't" and "won't," and how playful, practical strategies can help kids feel more regulated and confident. If you’re a parent wondering how to better support your child, this episode is for you! 🛝✨
👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/33-why-your-kid-cant-sit-still-and-how-ot-might-help/id1766578984
Or your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1766578984/episode/009a1b6f6e4da0885698df4cc23a9af6

Thanks Teen Savvy Coaching with Samantha Straub & Annapolis Psychiatry

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07/12/2025

The foam soap is a HIT! 🤲 🌈
Our kiddos can't get enough of the squish, smash, and hands-on fun during sessions!
Tactile play is a great way to encourage sensory exploration, fine motor skills development, self-regulation, and cognitive development. 🧠✨

07/11/2025

Swinging into the weekend with sensory-rich movement and loads of fun!
Hanging from the trapeze while aiming for those blocks builds coordination, upper body strength, and motor planning, all through purposeful play. 💥

02/10/2025