Big Leaps Blog

Alison McDonald, OTR/L

Why should kids play in a prone position?

When a child is laying on their belly while propped on their elbows and their head and neck are extended upwards, this is called the...

Alison McDonald, OTR/L

Fun Ways To Work On Pre-writing Skills!

What are pre-writing skills? The essential skills children need before they are able to write. An important aspect to pre-writing skills...

Big Leaps

Unique Specialties

Big Leaps physical therapists, Sneha and Alyssa, and occupational therapists, Danielle and Alison, all have specialty training in various...

Alyssa Ingmanson PT, DPT

Leg Strengthening Activities for Home

Strong leg muscles are important to help children keep up with their peers during activities such as running, jumping, climbing stairs,...

Alison McDonald, OTR/L

Outdoor Fine Motor Activities For Summer

Try out some of these summer activities that you can do outdoors this summer with your kids! Spray Bottle: Spray Bottle activities are an...

Alison McDonald, OTR/L

Crossing Midline

What does it mean to "cross midline"? The body has a midline that falls directly in the center of the body and divides the right and left...