Step Stool - OTPlan https://otplan.com/material/step-stool/ OTPlan - Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activities & Ideas for Parents Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:26:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/otplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-72dpi_OT-full.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Step Stool - OTPlan https://otplan.com/material/step-stool/ 32 32 163641829 The Tongs and Tower Reach https://otplan.com/activity/the-tongs-and-tower-reach/ https://otplan.com/activity/the-tongs-and-tower-reach/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:26:35 +0000 https://otplan.com/activity/the-tongs-and-tower-reach/ This game is great for helping kids feel steady on their feet while moving. When a child stands on a step stool and reaches down, they are working on their balance and core strength. Using tongs to pick up a bean bag adds a fun challenge for their hands and eyes. It teaches them how to control their body while focusing on a specific goal. This is a perfect way to build confidence in their physical skills.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/the-tongs-and-tower-reach/feed/ 0 5012219 The Winding Rope Balance Walk https://otplan.com/activity/the-winding-rope-balance-walk/ https://otplan.com/activity/the-winding-rope-balance-walk/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:53:40 +0000 https://otplan.com/activity/the-winding-rope-balance-walk/ This activity helps your child work on their balance and coordination. Walking along a winding rope path is like being a circus performer! It requires focus to stay on the line. Moving on and off the step stool adds a fun challenge. It also strengthens the core and helps them learn where their body is in space.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/the-winding-rope-balance-walk/feed/ 0 5012168 A Day at the Beach Obstacle Course https://otplan.com/activity/a-day-at-the-beach-obstacle-course/ https://otplan.com/activity/a-day-at-the-beach-obstacle-course/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:17:58 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=1008 This obstacle course helps in providing light proprioceptive input through lifting and carrying and through raising and lowering the body. In addition, the child is working on improving body awareness.

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