by Melissa Collier | Apr 28, 2025 | For Parents/Caregivers, Having Fun/Engaging
What an incredible weekend we had at KIPP Omaha! Families from the Omaha community gathered to engage in fun and enriching activities centered around sensory exploration. From our interactive water play stations to the calming creativity of sensory jars and vibrant...
by Melissa Collier | Jun 4, 2024 | For Parents/Caregivers, Having Fun/Engaging
The benefits of summer camp and speech camp, like those offered by Zier Institute, are invaluable for children. They provide continuity in learning and development even when school is out, all in a setting that prioritizes fun and engagement. At Zier Institute, our...
by Melissa Collier | Apr 12, 2021 | Having Fun/Engaging, For Parents/Caregivers
Bike riding is a rite of passage for kids, and it is an activity that is good for both their physical and mental health. Cycling offers a range of developmental benefits for typical and atypically developing children. Hiding behind a few bumps and bruises that may...
by Melissa Collier | Feb 19, 2021 | Having Fun/Engaging, Inspirational
Creative problem-solving is one of those terms that gets thrown about, but not everyone knows what it means. Kids learn to be creative problem-solvers through various activities; art, imaginative play, woodworking, computer repair and more. When encouraged in kids and...
by Melissa Collier | Feb 8, 2021 | Having Fun/Engaging, For Parents/Caregivers
Understanding how movement and neurological systems impact self-esteem, our organs, behavior, and relationships helps us realize the importance of daily exercise. In addition to helping keep the human body physically healthy, motor is one of the earliest forms of...
by Melissa Collier | May 15, 2020 | DIR/Floortime, For Educators, For Parents/Caregivers, Having Fun/Engaging, Science/Research
Online occupational therapy may have once seemed like a futuristic concept but in the age of Covid-19, the future is now. Fortunately, technology and the research about the effectiveness of telehealth and occupational teletherapy were ready for this moment. As with...
