Occupational therapy for growing kids

A sensory approach to school readiness and learning

Fun, purposeful play that helps children build the skills they need as students, siblings, friends and community members.

Amy Peterson, owner of PracticePlayOT, smiling with three young children

How we help

Licensed, experienced occupational therapists working with children, families and schools.

Consulting

Support for families and teachers helping a child succeed at home, at school and with friends.

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Blossom Club

Small-group sessions for ages 4 to 6. Forty-five minutes of guided play that builds attention, self-regulation, fine motor and social skills.

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What sessions focus on

Every activity is fun, functional and has a purpose.

  • Printing skills
  • Shoulder and core stability
  • Posture and pencil grip
  • Spatial relations and personal space
  • Self-regulation strategies
  • Group skills: attending, taking turns, waiting
  • Following routines
“She told me she was going to take 2 deep breaths to calm herself down. I asked her who taught her that and she said that you did.”
Colleen, Havertown · parent of a Blossom Club participant
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