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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!

Bring Back Old-Fashioned Summer Fun ☀️

Sometimes the best summer memories come from the simplest things. Running through the neighborhood until the streetlights come on. Playing tag in the backyard. Sidewalk chalk, water balloons, jump ropes, and made-up games with the neighbor kids. This summer, we’re leaning into that old-fashioned kind of summer fun — the kind that gets kids moving, creating, connecting, and playing outside for hours. Classic Neighborhood Games From Capture the Flag to Kick the Can, these are the timeless games...

Kid-Friendly Punch Cards + Your Summer Side Gig!

Hi there, Today we’re talking about two things we’ve been loving lately: ✨ Practice punch cards that make skill-building feel FUN instead of frustrating☀️ Developmental play groups as the perfect summer side gig for OTs And honestly, both of these things are built around the same idea: kids learn best through play and engagement. 👉 Read why our practice punch cards work and grab a free sample! Our Practice Punch Cards naturally build:• Fine motor strength and coordination• Repetition without...

VIP Price Goes Up Soon ⏳

Just a quick reminder: Early bird pricing for VIP tickets to the Inclusive Classrooms Summit is ending soon! If you’ve already registered for the free showing (June 8-10), then you’re all set to catch some amazing sessions from 12 trusted experts! But if you want to get the most out of the summit (including accredited CEUs!), this is your last chance to lock in the VIP Ticket before the price goes up. Here’s what VIP includes:🎓 Accredited CEUs (complete by 5/24/2027)🎧 Private podcast feed📒...

[FREEBIES INCLUDED] The Best Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids!

Hey there! What if we told you there was a way to entertain and challenge your kids while also building and developing important skills? Obstacle courses are not only one of the most fun and challenging activities for kids, they are also super versatile!Today, we've rounded up some of our best obstacle course ideas and props, and we even included a few freebies to make things simple as you plan activities for your little ones this summer.Enjoy!-Claire & Lauren 10 Creative Obstacle...

Easy Summer Skill-Building Ideas for Kids ☀️

Hi there, Summer is almost here…which means you may already be getting questions from parents about how kids can maintain skills over break. At the same time, you’re buried in end-of-year paperwork, evaluations, and meetings with very little extra time to create summer activities to send home. That’s exactly why we created our Summer Activity Calendars. 👉 CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! This ready-to-use pack includes simple, low-prep activity calendars for June, July, and August that help kids...

FREE Developmental Checklist 👶 ✅ + Newborn & Infant Milestones

Hey there! Today, we're digging into early child development! We're sharing some developmental concerns that parents might wonder about (including a free printable checklist) as well as fun development-boosting toys and activities for infants. -Claire & Lauren Developmental Red Flags for Infants[FREE PRINTABLE] Learn about some common developmental red flags for infants that we use to identify developmental delays and other problems. Click here Development-Boosting Toys for Babies These are...

Free Learning + Summer CEUs? Don’t Miss This.

Hi there, If you’ve been looking for a way to learn something new this summer without adding more stress to your schedule, this is worth checking out. The Inclusive Classrooms Summit is packed with practical, play-based sessions for pediatric OTs, PTs, and SLPs - and you can attend for free or upgrade to VIP for CEUs and lifetime access. The free ticket gives you 24-hour access to each day’s talks, which is a great option if you want to jump in and learn something new. But if you want to...

Transition Troubles? These Strategies Can Help

Hi there, No doubt about it, whether you're a teacher, a therapist, or a parent...transitions can make or break a day. Moving from one activity to the next sounds simple, but for many kids, it’s where things start to fall apart - resistance, meltdowns, avoidance, or complete shutdown. The good news? With the right supports in place, transitions can become smoother, more predictable, and a lot less stressful for everyone. Here are some of our favorite tips and strategies... 👉 Visual Timers...

If your caseload feels out of control…😩

One of the biggest challenges we hear from school-based therapists right now is unmanageable caseloads. Most of us are juggling huge caseloads with a never-ending stream of new referrals. It’s hard to keep up, let alone feel like you’re doing meaningful, effective work. That’s something that’s coming up a lot in this year's Inclusive Classrooms Summit. A big focus of the summit is how to work in a way that actually supports students in the classroom so you’re not only responding to referrals,...

CEUs that fit into your summer plans! ☀️

Hi there, We know your summer is packed and that’s exactly why we love the Inclusive Classrooms Summit VIP ticket! The summit is a 3-day event for school-based OTPs, PTs, and SLPs who want practical classroom strategies that actually work. There's a free version of the summit, but we always upgrade to VIP. Here's why. We need CEUs and, above all, we need them to fit into our crazy summer schedules! The VIP ticket provides accredited CEUs and podcast access that lets you listen wherever you...

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!