Hi! We’re Claire & Lauren! Welcome to The Inspired Treehouse!
We’re pediatric physical and occupational therapists who share information, activities, and resources related to child development. Our email newsletter includes weekly freebies like downloadable/printable activities and handouts!
A faster way to catch up on therapy technology...
Hey there! New AI tools, apps, accessibility features, and devices are appearing every day. Most pediatric professionals don’t have time to research every development - never mind work out whether it’s trustworthy, clinically useful, and relevant to a particular child. And even when you know that a tool exists, it can be difficult to know how it will fit into a therapy session, classroom, or daily routine. That’s why the Tech Summit 2026 caught our attention. It offers 12 expert-led sessions...
🤔 You were wondering...
Hello! Thank you all so much for your excitement about the Ultimate Therapy Bundle! We’re really excited about the amazing response we’ve gotten so far! OTs, SLPs, PTs, and teachers all around the world are snatching up their copies of the bundle to super-charge their school year. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR THERAPY BUNDLE We’ve gotten a couple of questions about this amazing resource so we thought it would be easiest to answer them here for everyone. 1 || Do the courses have CEUs? The course...
The 2026 Ultimate Therapy Bundle is here! 🙌
Hello friends! Today is the big day! This year's 2025 Ultimate Therapy Bundle is LIVE! CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW! This is your chance to get 674 pages of printables, handouts, and other resources as well as 3 professional development courses for only $19.99! (valued at $450+)! If you’re looking to up your game in your therapy practice this year, this is the bundle for you! With tons of fresh, new treatment ideas and time-saving resources and printables, this bundle is a great way to get inspired...
4 Fresh Freebies Just for You!
Hey there! We've got a fun batch of freebies to help make skill-building fun, hands-on, and engaging! From fine motor practice to movement breaks, there's something here for the therapy room, classroom, or home. Grab your favorites below and start using them today! -Lauren & Claire 🐾 Therapy Punch Cards Try the free Animal Walks punch cards, or upgrade to the full pack for cutting, prewriting, movement-based cards, and more! Click here! 🐛 Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin Free printable pictures...
Favorite Fall Freebies!
Hi friends! Fall is in the air, and we've got three fun freebies to help you celebrate the season! Whether you're looking for a fun drawing activity, a hands-on fine motor game, or a gross motor adventure, these printables are ready to bring some fall magic to your day. Just download, print, and enjoy! Happy fall, and enjoy these freebies! -Lauren & Claire 🖍️ Draw a Scarecrow Freebie A fun step-by-step drawing activity that lets kids build their own silly scarecrow from scratch. Click here! 🎃...
Technology is changing pediatric therapy...Are you falling behind?
It's no secret that technology is changing pediatric practice quickly. The difficult part isn’t just keeping up with what’s new. It’s knowing what tech could genuinely help a child communicate, participate, learn, or become more independent and how to use the technology with a clear clinical purpose. That’s why we wanted to share the Tech Summit 2026, a FREE virtual event for pediatric OTPs, PTs, and SLPs. From October 19–21, 14 expert presenters will explore practical applications of: AI and...
For your tougher sensory cases...
As therapists, most of us know that sensory processing can play a huge role in regulation, attention, participation, and behavior. But knowing the basics about sensory processing isn't always the hard part. The harder questions are: What does this particular child need?Which support makes sense?And how do I know if it's actually working? That's what our friend and OT Alisha Grogan, MOT, OTR/L is teaching in a free workshop designed for therapists son: 3 Breakthrough Strategies to Decrease...
What happens AFTER your therapy session?
You've probably been here: A parent asks, “What should we do when X,Y.or Z sensory thing happens at home?” Or a teacher wants to know what sensory strategy to use when a child can't sit still, is overwhelmed, or is escalating. Everyone is looking at you for the answer. But effective sensory support isn't about handing someone a generic list of activities. We need to understand what we're seeing, what might be contributing to it, what support makes sense for THIS particular child - and then...
Must-Haves for Your Therapy Bag! ✅
Hey there friends, Today, we're rounding up some of our top therapy bag must-haves to get this school year off to a great start! Some of these are newer ideas and others are tried-and-true tools that we've been using for years to keep our sessions fun and exciting for kids! Enjoy! -Claire & Lauren 10 Board Games to Turn into Handwriting Games[FREEBIE INCLUDED!] Get our top tips for using classic games in your handwriting practice! Download the free handout with tips for how we use them! Find...
Your free sensory strategies (+ a FREE workshop invite)
Sensory input is one of the simplest ways to help kids stay focused, regulated, and ready to engage - but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Below you'll find two free resources to help: 30 Sensory Strategies for Supporting Attention and 23 Ways to Create a Sensory-Friendly Classroom.Grab both, and don't miss the free live workshop on breaking through meltdowns and dysregulation for kids with autism, ADHD, and sensory needs. -Claire & Lauren 30 Sensory Strategies for Supporting...
We’re pediatric physical and occupational therapists who share information, activities, and resources related to child development. Our email newsletter includes weekly freebies like downloadable/printable activities and handouts!