We can’t talk about skill-building in kids without talking about buy-in.

If a child is resisting, avoiding, zoning out, or simply complying without true engagement, real progress is never going to happen.

But when kids are engaged in skill-building through creative and active play, that’s when we see strength, balance, attention, self-regulation, and other skills truly start to take off.

This is why we’ve been leaning into resources that build foundational skills through playful, meaningful experiences:

• ​FREEBIE: Core Strengthening Through Everyday Play – simple, creative movement ideas that strengthen posture and stability without a single boring drill.
• ​FREEBIE: Hand Strengthening Through Everyday Play – easy ways to build grip and strength using activities kids love.
• ​FREEBIE: Games That Strengthen Self-Regulation – playful, engaging games that quietly build attention, impulse control, and flexible thinking!

A New Addition to Our Therapy Toolkit! Recently, we added something new to our movement toolbox: a SlackBoard from Gibbon USA. It’s become an instant favorite because it challenges core strength, balance, and coordination in a way that feels exciting instead of effortful. Bonus - it's amazing for providing sensory input too!

Want to add a Slackboard to your stash of gross motor equipment? CLICK HERE!​

Use discount code: Inspired10 for 10% off!

Speaking of play-based skill-building... Are you joining us for the 2026 Play Conference with Precision CPD? We're so honored to be presenting at this year's conference! We hope to see you there to learn more about why play is the most powerful tool when it comes to building health and well-being for kids. Sign up now! *Attend for free, or upgrade to a VIP ticket now for only $79 to get 13 hours of approved CEUs for therapists!