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YES!! Thanks American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA for this post

Please remember workbooks and online modules are only one way to learn. Your children also learn in many other ways and from variety in activities. A few al...ternate suggestions are: - watch a movie and have a discussion about it afterwards -listen to a kid friendly podcast and have them discuss or write down 3 things they learned, - teach them about financial literacy - recruit them to help with household tasks - pick a recipe and have them help with making it - have a scavenger hunt... you design one for them, then they design one for you. - participate in an online yoga class - there are many kid friendly options out there - teach them a new skill - play a board game - go in a nature walk - connect with another child their age and set them up as pen pals - discuss the importance of kindness in humanity - play charades - allow them to get creative with playdoh, crayons, a craft - teach them about emotions, how they feel in their bodies, how they can productively sit with, feel and manage their emotion - practice relaxation deep belly breathing - make a vision board - teach them about gratitude - create a scrapbook of things they are grateful for - discuss dreams and goals, teach them about setting goals - have them teach YOU about something of their choice Encourage movement often, allow space for imagination, creativity and sharing of ideas. Take the pressure off yourself. Laugh, have fun & try to cherish these moments. This is a unique opportunity, it won’t last forever (even if it may seem like it right now) What other suggestions do you all have for families supporting their kiddos learning at home?

Words matter. If you’re experiencing a strong emotion, take a moment to consider what to call it. But don’t stop there: once you’ve identified it, try to come ...up with two more words that describe how you are feeling. You might be surprised at the breadth of your emotionsor that you’ve unearthed a deeper emotion buried beneath the more obvious one.

Occupational therapist in Brazil co-develops the "hug curtain". Thanks Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists for the original post! https://www.euronews.com//brazilian-nursing-home-residents

Katie Mary shared this wonderful explanation of occupational therapy on our page on January 18.

We are excited to donate a resource to help you and your family maintain your physical and mental health during this period of COVID 19 social distancing. Let...’s build RESILIENCE and VITALITY together! Reductions in social contact, routine, physical activity, and productivity are known risk factors for depression and related anxiety. Click on the web link to access a PDF download that includes a daily planner and tips for building routine while at home for prolonged periods. It can be used for all ages. www.balanceworks.online Sharing is caring when it comes to free resources!

This week, we’re introducing dedicated shopping hours: 7am to 8am on Tuesdays and Fridays for our customers who need assistance or consideration, including seni...ors and people living with disabilities. For those who’d rather shop from home, we’ve lowered prices on home-delivered goods and eliminated fees for delivery and pick up.

Thanks Calgary Co-op for supporting Calgarians who are being quarantined for COVID19. Check out the info below for more info!

Here’s our favourite scheduling idea from BIAS:

Are you a senior citizen or someone with a mobility challenge? Our local Sobeys is planning on opening early this Tuesday from 6:00-7:00am to help serve you bet...ter. Come and get your groceries before the store opens to the general public. Thanks Sobeys for helping to serve our community so well, let’s make sure to allow those most in need to take advantage of this opportunity, let’s be good to each other Tuscany! See more

Live in Cochrane and looking for a volunteer position? Check this out Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area

The "ED One Team" at Sunnybrook Health Sciences in Toronto, which includes an occupational therapist, "launched in late October and is already showing evidence... of success, according to figures provided by hospital officials that suggest a nearly five per cent drop in admissions"- https://buff.ly/2HmgNJM See more

Hey Calgary families! The University of Calgary Strengths Lab are looking for kiddos aged 8-12 with and without ADHD (so basically everyone) for a research study they are doing. Check out the info below for more details, or contact Strengths in ADHD :) Please share! #yyc

Check out this event in Calgary happening next week, which will have great resources such as an Occupational Therapist, Uppercut Elevators and Lifts, and others! See how having an occupational therapist help design an accessible home can make a huge difference by ensuring the best fit between you and your home!

Check out Bloom Occupational Therapy and other services at the Preschool Resource Fair on Saturday! The Children's Link Society - Supporting Special Needs and Disability Centre Street Church

Have you heard of this free phone-based program for older adults (55+) across Alberta who find it difficult to leave their home? Check it out and spread the word to others you may know!!

Know of any art therapists in Calgary? Chat to Bloom Occupational Therapy for more info!

Albertans (and our friends in Vancouver) - take care on these COLD icy days!

This sounds interesting! Check it out Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

Give a Mile uses donated travel miles to reunite people with terminal illness with their loved ones. Urgent requests can be processed in several hours. The process is easy and they are looking for referrals!

Retired Fire Capt. Ward Redwood suffered from PTSD after responding to a fatal crash in 2011. He's sharing his story in hopes of letting other first responders ...know they too can recover. #OccupationalTherapy helped! Ontario occupational therapists have unique skills to offer to support our first responders. https://bit.ly/2EA5g8n See more

Great to see local Occupational Therapists in the news, advocating for sensory friendly experiences in #yyc - Spring Occupational Therapy Inc. (and thanks to Bloom Occupational Therapy for the initial share!)

The Occupational Therapy program at U of A did an interesting study with the pain team - check it out!