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Children learn through play. As an occupational therapist who works with children and youth, I use games and toys almost every day to help develop important cognitive, visual perceptual, motor, sensory, social, play and leisure skills. While many different types of activities can be used in therapy, this blog focuses on off-the-shelf games and toys that are accessible to most. Whether you are a therapist, parent, teacher, or a game lover like me, I hope you discover something useful while you are here. Learn a different way to play a game you already own or discover a new game for your next family game night. Either way, just go play. It's good for you!

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Jul 29, 2016

Glow Hockey


 
Work on visual motor integration, visual scanning and tracking, dexterity, executive functioning skills, process skills, speed, play and leisure exploration and participation
Glow Hockey is a fun game (Android app) of air hockey at your fingertips. The mallets are the red and green circles you see above. Use your finger to move the mallet and hit the puck across the line and toward your opponents goal area. The puck bounces off the sides just like a real air hockey game. The first one to score seven wins the game. Play alone or with an opponent. Four levels of play for one person games range from easy to insane. Glow Hockey 2 comes with several different themes for the background. This app has been popular with the kids.


For more information, click on the image below to go to Amazon.com.
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