Purposeful Play

11/05/2025

Thank you to all the amazing clients and families I’ve had the opportunity to work with through Purposeful Play Occupational Therapy. 💛 It’s been such a rewarding experience helping children grow, learn, and thrive through play. I’ve decided to take a pause for now to spend more time with family and begin a new chapter. Keep playing, learning, and growing!

08/24/2025

🪁 Why so many swings in OT?
During therapy, I do my best to engage at least 3 sensory systems—vestibular (movement & balance), proprioception (muscles & joints), and tactile (touch).

By moving from swing to swing without touching the ground—our version of the classic “hot lava” game—kids are working on:
✨ Problem solving
✨ Strength
✨ Coordination
✨ Balance

This playful challenge is especially beneficial for children with sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, or ASD. It may look like fun, but it’s also evidence-based therapy through purposeful play. 💙

04/19/2025

Mr. MouthThis one’s a favorit e of mine—and the kids love it too! Mr. Mouth is great for building hand-eye coordination, motor planning, finger isolation, and visual tracking.It’s also a fun way to practice turn-taking and attention. A great game to try at home if you’re looking for something that’s both playful and skill-building!

03/19/2025

A big THANK YOU to all the amazing parents and kiddos we get to work with! We appreciate you so much and love being part of your journey!

03/06/2025

Looking for a fun way to work on hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and quick thinking? The classic game Bed Bugs is a fast-paced favorite in my OT sessions! Kids use tweezers to grab the “bugs” as they wiggle and jump around—great for pinch strength, visual tracking, and motor planning. 🚨 Heads up: Some kids find it a little loud, so I sometimes place a towel under the game to muffle the noise. But for those who love the challenge, it’s a hit!🎥 Check out this quick video of the game in action!

01/25/2025

01/25/2025

🎉 New Equipment at Purposeful Play OT! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share the some new additions to our therapy gym! 🧸✨

✅ Large Net: This versatile piece builds motor planning, coordination, and core strength in a super fun way!

✅ Bolster Swing: Great for balance, body awareness, and sensory regulation, plus it’s an instant favorite for kids who love to move!

These new tools offer endless possibilities for skill-building through engaging, purposeful play.

01/17/2025

Now accepting new pediatric occupational therapy clients at our sensory clinic in Port Huron Michigan.

08/10/2024

08/08/2024

🎥 Check out this fun and engaging activity at Purposeful Play Occupational Therapy Clinic! 🌟 This superstar is demonstrating how to pick up bean bags with his toes as the final challenge in an obstacle course. 🦶💪

This activity is not only a blast but also offers numerous occupational therapy benefits, including:

• Enhancing fine motor coordination and control
• Improving balance and postural stability
• Strengthening foot and leg muscles for better
motor planning
• Promoting core engagement and body awareness
• Providing tactile sensory input and enhancing
proprioception

At Purposeful Play, we strive to make therapy enjoyable and effective, helping our kiddos reach their full potential while having fun! 🎉✨