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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!

The OT Magazine named The Playful Otter one of the Top 5 Pediatric OT Blogs.


Jan 14, 2025

Oh Snap!

 

Oh Snap! is a blast from my past. I got this game, probably for Christmas, in the 60s. The only difference was that then it was called Booby Trap. They still make this game, but today it is flimsy and plastic, making it almost impossible to play without moving other pieces. Then I found Oh Snap!, new, at the thrift store for $1.25. We played it a lot when we were kids and I was good at it. What I didn't realize is that playing this game gave me the hands of a NINJA brain surgeon (see image above)! LOL That's OK, I still would have picked OT for my career.

I already blogged about Booby Trap, I will just provide you the link to that post and you will know everything you need to know about playing. BOOBY TRAP 

 

 

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