Olive Tree Therapy Centre

13/08/2025

There are lots of underlying skills that impact how kids write — and spotting the root cause can make all the difference!

Here are some common issues that can interfere with handwriting development:
❎ Midline crossing challenges
💪 Core muscle weakness
✍️ Pencil grasp difficulties
👁️ Visual motor concerns
🔍 Visual perception struggles
📐 Visual spatial issues
👀Attention difficulties
👐 Hand muscle weakness

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📝 Our free handwriting tips printable

🎲 Our favorite board & card games for handwriting practice

🎯 A free download with tips for using games to build writing skills in fun ways!

13/08/2025

Happy Left-Handers Day! ✋

Did you know left-handed children often face unique challenges in a right-handed world? In our latest blog, we share practical tips and helpful insights to support left-handers at home, in the classroom, and beyond. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just curious, this is a must-read!

Follow link: https://instsi.co.za/handy-tips-for-left-handers/

Celebrate the lefties in your life—read, learn, and share 💜

13/08/2025

18/06/2025

If you have any preloved toys that your kids are no longer using, please consider supporting The Coral Tree Playschool’s toy drive 🌿🌻

03/06/2025

If you are in the Johannesburg area, pop in at the SAISI ExpoSense on the 21st of June to see the Khuddle Cube in action!

Also available to order online at:
https://www.khulalearningcentre.com/category/all-products

Don't miss out on this incredible innovative product at the ExpoSense this year.

"Turn any space into a sensory space with our Khuddle Cube! While bouncing, rolling, climbing and snuggling in this stretchy, cuddly cube, kids benefit from the therapeutic movement and proprioceptive input of Lycra that can assist in regulating and sensory integration."

19/03/2025

The Coral Tree Playschool 💛

28/02/2025

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26/02/2025

The road to a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) diagnosis is rarely straightforward. For many families, it starts with a concern that’s often dismissed if weight and growth seem “normal.” But staying on the growth chart doesn’t always mean everything is okay.

In a new blog post, we explore the importance of thorough assessments, collaboration across disciplines, and the tools families and clinicians can use to advocate for effective feeding support.

Because the right way to do feeding treatment? It’s the way that works for the family and the child.

Read the full post at the link in our bio.

11/02/2025

As parents, we know it’s impossible to research every game and program our kids use! There’s so much out there — the good, the bad, and everything in between — and we want to protect our children from the not-so-great while highlighting the awesome stuff.

One of our goals, based on your feedback from our online screen time questionnaire, is to provide honest reviews of games and programs — sharing both the pros and cons — so you can make informed decisions for your family.

Encourage your kids and teens to be totally honest in their responses! And here’s the fun part: their answers are completely anonymous, so they can speak their minds without any worries. 🙌

See the links below;
Parents questionnaire - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0myIRbq_pTzSvFyUcVk0n16OJ3klRfshtNMZEWKG47tYrWg/viewform

Kids/teens questionnaire - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewRBO5heUHUZ9fxf5KUOvFfV4iLvi6_TCC8lU3aF5Pn3OPMw/viewform

27/01/2025

We are so excited about our screen time project that we are launching in collaboration with Kaitlyn Mac Geoghegan Educational Psychologist! For the first part of this project, we would like to hear from parents in our city! Please take 5 minutes to watch the video for more information & complete our survey!

Survey for parents in Gqeberha: https://forms.gle/y2K1AqeQWvdbczmV7

Survey for older kids / teens: https://forms.gle/7TFVyLWB51ut5gj17