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!
Feeling bummed about back to school? These will help!
Hey there friends! The back to school season can be hard. You might already be starting to mourn the loss of free time, later bedtimes (and later wakeup times) as soon as July hits. But a new school year shouldn't feel gloomy. It should feel more like a fun, fresh start! That's why this year, we've decided to invest in some pretty new gear that will help us look forward to getting set up and organized for the year ahead! Today we're sharing some of our top recommendations to bring a little...
Ideas for Travel & Vacation + a NEW FREEBIE!
Hey there! If you've vacationed with kids before, you may know the struggle of keeping everyone happy and entertained while you're on the go.Luckily, we're pros when it comes to keeping kids active and engaged - in any setting! Today, we're sharing some of our favorite ideas for you to try on your next road trip or vacation! We also threw in a brand new free printable pack that's perfect if your travel plans include camping! -Claire & Lauren Road Trip Ideas for Kids! The best way to keep...
Backyard Boredom Busters + FREEBIE Favorites!
Hey there! Summer is in full swing now and the kids are wanting to be outside day and night. Keeping kiddos entertained while providing skill boosting opportunities can be a lot, but that's why you have us! Below, we've rounded up a list of our favorite backyard activities, games, toys and more to help you beat the summer boredom blues. Hit reply and let us know what your favorite summer activities are! Talk soon! -Claire & Lauren Free Fortune Teller Printable! Learn how to make a paper...
BRAND NEW FREEBIE:☀️ Summer Entertainment for Kids!
Hey there! We hope you're enjoying your summer so far with warmer days, a slower pace, and some classic nostalgic summertime fun. Speaking of summer classics, we're here today with a brand new free printable pack that will bring hours of entertainment to your little ones at home, in the classroom, or in your therapy sessions. It's time to make your own lemonade stand! See below for the free printable pack!And, don't miss our brand new free paperclip sorting activity pack! This resource is...
4th of July Activities for Kids [FREEBIES INCLUDED!] 🎆
Hey there! It's almost the 4th of July! We're here today to help make your holiday a little easier and more fun with some of our favorite patriotic activities to keep the littles entertained throughout the holiday week! Happy 4th of July! Stay safe and have fun! 🎆 -Claire & Lauren 4th of July Poem & Movement Activity This poem and movement activity is a great way for everyone to experience fireworks, even if they’re a bit afraid of the real thing! Click here! Our Favorite Patriotic Craft...
💦 Our Favorite Swim Toys & Activities 💦
Hey there! It's summertime and that means that it's time for a favorite warm weather activity...swimming! Swimming is not only refreshing and fun, it's also a great way to build all kinds of developmental skills in a fun and engaging way! In today's email, we are focusing on all things pool related! We've included all of our favorite ideas from pool games and toys to ways to work on skill-building to tips on how to support reluctant swimmers. Enjoy! -Claire & Lauren Swimming Tips for...
Why We Upgraded (And You Might Want To, Too)
We've been tuning into the Inclusive Classrooms Summit: Mastering Push-In this week — and the sessions are jam-packed with practical strategies for school-based therapy! We decided to go for the VIP Ticket, and it’s made the listening experience way easier and much more flexible. Here’s what we've been loving:🎧 We can listen on-the-go with the private podcast feed📒 We've been using the printable workbook to jot down key takeaways✅ We don’t have to stress about missing anything — we'll have...
Don’t Miss Out on CEUs + Bonuses!
Just a quick reminder that the early bird VIP pricing for the Inclusive Classrooms Summit is ending soon! If you’ve already registered for the free showing (June 16–18), then you’re all set to catch some amazing sessions from 12 trusted experts — including ours! But if you want to get the most out of the summit, this is your last chance to get the VIP Ticket before the price goes up. Here’s what VIP includes: 🎓 Accredited CEUs (complete by 5/31/2026)🎧 Private podcast feed📒 Printable workbook...
Join Us for a Free Event on Push-In Therapy
Hi there! We're so excited to be speaking at the Inclusive Classrooms Summit: Mastering Push-In, a free professional development event just for school-based OTs, PTs, and SLPs! This 3-day summit (June 16–18) brings together 12 trusted experts for 14 sessions focused on helping you push in with more confidence, collaboration, and clarity. In our session — Confidently Pushing In — we'll be sharing all of our favorite tried-and-true ideas for easily pushing your services into classroom lessons...
🖨️ Free Printable Self-Regulation Activities!
Hi there! We're here today to share some fun ideas for working on self-regulation through active play and hands-on exploration! These printable activities address impulse control, motor control, emotion identification, social skills, flexible thinking, perspective-taking, mindfulness, and more! Keep these ideas on hand for your next therapy session or classroom intervention! Click on the links below for the free printables: Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light Activities and Variations [FREE...
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!