Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based
Interventions: A Pediatric OT’s Guide

Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based
Interventions: A Pediatric OT’s Guide

A practical framework for improving fine, visual and gross motor skills through evidence-based, play-focused interventions. Integrate purposeful activities that improve functional performance, while supporting participation in ADLs, school tasks, and social play!

A practical framework for improving fine, visual and gross motor skills through evidence-based, play-focused interventions. Integrate purposeful activities that improve functional performance, while supporting participation in ADLs, school tasks, and social play!

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AOTA CEUs
Provides continuing education hours approved by AOTA for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
.55 AOTA CEUs
$129
This course is approved for .55 AOTA CEUs or 5.5 contact hours

Taught by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with advanced training in Primitive Reflex Integration and Sensory Processing

Both program options come with a 230+ pages spiral-bound workbook

6 Module training of 5.5 hours of video lessons

50+ Instructional digital PDFs included

Comprehensive overview of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Skills

Signs of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Challenges

Video demonstrations of over 170 treatment intervention activities designed to support gross motor, visual motor and fine motor development in the clinical setting

Descriptions, detailed step-by-step instructions, modifications, and fun video visual demonstrations

Functional application of treatment interventions, assessment tools and examples of use in practical settings

Pre-made, ready to go checklists, visual charts, and detailed visuals and written instructions for each of the 170 activities taught

230+ Page physical spiral workbook included

This course is approved for .55 AOTA CEUs or 5.5 Contact Hours (see continuing education section below for more information)

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Designed for parents, educators and therapists looking to support a child’s motor skill development in order to help them be successful at school, during play and at home! You’ll walk away with a toolbox full of fun, play-based activities that boost gross, visual and fine motor skills, all done while playing together!
$99

Taught by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with advanced training in Primitive Reflex Integration and Multi-Sensory Processing

Both program options come with a 230+ pages spiral-bound workbook

6 Module training of 5.5 hours of video lessons

50+ Instructional digital PDFs included

Comprehensive overview of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Skills

Signs of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Challenges

Video demonstrations of over 170 treatment intervention activities designed to support gross motor, visual motor and fine motor development in the clinical setting

Descriptions, detailed step-by-step instructions, modifications, and fun video visual demonstrations

Functional application of treatment interventions, assessment tools and examples of use in practical settings

Pre-made, ready to go checklists, visual charts, and detailed visuals and written instructions for each of the 170 activities taught

230+ Page physical spiral workbook included

This course is approved for .55 AOTA CEUs or 5.5 Contact Hours (see continuing education section below for more information)

See Course Summary
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Does your client or child struggle with balance, coordination, handwriting, or fine motor skills?

1 IN 6 CHILDREN HAVE SENSORY PROCESSING Challenges that interfere with everyday functioning and learning

When these foundational motor skills are underdeveloped, it can result in clumsy movements, difficulty with tasks like handwriting or dressing, and frustration during play or school activities.

The good news? You can help your client or child strengthen these brain-body connections through targeted, play-based activities and interventions. This course gives you a huge toolbox full of practical, evidence-based strategies to build these essential motor skills in a way that’s fun, engaging, and effective.

How do play-based activities improve motor skills?

PLAY IS A CHILD’S MOST POWERFUL TOOL FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT—ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MOTOR SKILLS!

Through play, children naturally practice and refine the coordination, balance, and fine motor skills needed for everyday tasks. When activities are fun and meaningful, like playing catch, crawling through obstacle courses, or making crafts, the brain and body work together to build strength, precision, and control.

Play-based activities and interventions combine purposeful movement, problem-solving, and sensory experiences to create rich opportunities for skill development. These engaging activities challenge the brain to plan, adapt, and coordinate movements, which in turn improves a child’s ability to participate in daily occupations such as handwriting, dressing, and playing sports.

By using play as both the method and the goal, you can build confidence, independence, and joy in learning new skills in your client or child.

The result? A child who moves with greater ease, tackles daily tasks successfully, and thrives in their home, school, and community environments.

Could Your Child or Clients Benefit from Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based Interventions and Activities?

MOTOR SKILL Challenges IMPACT LEARNING, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, PLAY AND CONFIDENCE. THESE CHALLENGES OFTEN SHOW UP IN BEHAVIORS LIKE:

Difficulty Staying Focused on Tasks

Challenges with Sports, Ball Skills, or Coordination

Poor Handwriting, Reading or Learning New Skills

Avoidance of Typical Childhood Activities

Decreased Confidence and Self-Esteem

If any of these sound familiar, Harkla Motor Skills Course can help by improving the brain-body connection, focus, and confidence through simple, proven motor skill activities.

Who Is This Training Designed For?

WHETHER YOU’RE A PARENT or Therapist, Our Motor Skills Course IS FOR YOU!

Parents and Caregivers

Anyone with a child/children in their life. Designed for child(ren) ages 6+

School-Based Therapists

Elementary, middle, and high school providers.

Clinic-Based Therapists

Those who work with
children in the therapy
setting; Pediatric OTs,
COTAs, PTs, PTAs.

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Meet Your Instructors

Learn from two passionate CertifieD Occupational Therapy Assistants

We are two very passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who specialize in Sensory Integration and Primitive Reflex Integration.

After over 10 years of working with children in outpatient settings, we realized we wanted to bring our expertise to more families and therapists. With this mission in mind, we started the All Things Sensory Podcast, and have been creating in-depth trainings to help children with sensory challenges and retained primitive reflexes.

Our goal is to empower and educate families, caregivers, therapists, and educators to ultimately create strong, confident children!

We are so excited to have you join us!

Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialists

Our passion FOR primitive reflexes

We became Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialists (CPRCS) in 2023, although we have over 10 years of experience.

We have the expertise, team and resources to bring this information to you in a way that makes sense. We can’t wait to hear your success stories after taking this course and putting it into action. This course combines our 9+ years of experience in occupational therapy plus hours of continuing education to make it, in our opinions, one of the best resources for sensory processing and integration.

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS

Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS

Rachel Harrington

COTA/L, CPRCS

Rachel is a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is dedicated to helping children with different abilities feel confident in their own skin. She holds her Autism Certificate, and is continuing her education in Handwriting Without Tears, Primitive Reflex Integration, Sensory Integration, and more! Rachel lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, two young children, and dog, and can be found outside hiking, playing games, and not taking life too seriously!
Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill

COTA/L, CPRCS

Jessica is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who specializes in Pediatrics. She is passionate about helping children become healthy, happy, and confident members of society. She has training and experience in Primitive Reflex Integration, Sensory Integration, feeding, and parent training. Jessica and her son live in Boise, Idaho with their two crazy cats and enjoy hiking, swimming, and traveling!

Here’s What You Get

AOTA CEUs

THIS DIGITAL COURSE IS A 6 MODULE TRAINING WITH 5.5 HOURS of video, AND 5.5 contact hours / .55 AOTA CEUs, ALONG WITH CLEAR DEMONSTRATIONS and functional strategies to implement into your practice immediately to assist clients in achieving their goals

MODULE 2

Gross Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

Includes over 80 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers postural control and stability, balance, core strength equilibrium reactions, upper body strength & endurance, bilateral coordination, and locomotion: crawling, walking, jumping, and stairs.
MODULE 3

Visual Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

Includes over 40 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers convergence & divergence, visual tracking, saccades, and hand-eye coordination.
MODULE 6

Case Study

We’re walking you through a case study example from start to finish, sharing how we’d structure a session based on a unique, clinical situation.
MODULE 1

Pyramid of Learning and Motor Skill Development

You’ll learn exactly what motor skills are and signs of potential deficits or challenges in gross, fine and visual motor skills. We’re covering the foundational principles required to implement our motor activities into your sessions successfully!
MODULE 4

Fine Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

Includes nearly 50 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers palmar arch development, finger isolation, dexterity, object manipulation, pencil grasp, hand strength and cutting skills.
MODULE 5

Functional Application of Treatment Interventions

You’ll learn how to take these intervention strategies and apply them functionally into your practice! This includes how to set up obstacle courses, motor labs, and preparatory activities to build the underlying skills required for improved occupational performance.
Bonus!

Additional Resources

Wrapping up our learning material with some additional resources and information. Use these resources to help continue your sensory journey with your client or child.
MODULE 1

Pyramid of Learning and Motor Skill Development

You’ll learn exactly what motor skills are and signs of potential deficits or challenges in gross, fine and visual motor skills. We’re covering the foundational principles required to implement our motor activities into your sessions successfully!
MODULE 2

Gross Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

Includes over 80 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers postural control and stability, balance, core strength equilibrium reactions, upper body strength & endurance, bilateral coordination, and locomotion: crawling, walking, jumping, and stairs.
MODULE 3

Visual Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

Includes over 40 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers convergence & divergence, visual tracking, saccades, and hand-eye coordination.
MODULE 4

Fine Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

Includes nearly 50 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers palmar arch development, finger isolation, dexterity, object manipulation, pencil grasp, hand strength and cutting skills.
MODULE 5

Functional Application of Treatment Interventions

You’ll learn how to take these intervention strategies and apply them functionally into your practice! This includes how to set up obstacle courses, motor labs, and preparatory activities to build the underlying skills required for improved occupational performance.
MODULE 6

Case Study

We’re walking you through a case study example from start to finish, sharing how we’d structure a session based on a unique, clinical situation.
Bonus!

Additional Resources

Wrapping up our learning material with some additional resources and information. Use these resources to help continue your sensory journey with your client or child.

Physical Workbook Included

230+ Pages Of incredible course content

All of the program’s digital PDFs are printed and organized in a workbook that includes a comprehensive overview of motor skill development, detailed step-by-step instructions and photos of each and every motor skill activity, handouts and checklists, visual charts and more. Everything you need in one place to reference quickly and efficiently for in-session and at-home use!

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this COURSE, participants should be able to:

1
State three interventions that can help to improve bilateral coordination.
2
Identify two functional, play-based activities that will address visual-motor integration.
3
List three ways a therapist can promote successful 2-foot jumping.
4
State two evidence-based methods of addressing postural control to reduce w-sitting.
AOTA GUIDELINES

Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based Interventions:
A Pediatric OT’s Guide

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Unlock the full potential of your occupational therapy practice with the Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based Interventions: A Pediatric OT’s Guide. This dynamic course is designed for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants working in a wide range of settings aiming to refine and enhance their intervention strategies across a spectrum of motor skills. Participants will learn functional, interactive, and creative gross motor, fine motor and visual motor activities to implement into the clinical setting. This comprehensive toolkit provides evidence-based techniques and innovative approaches tailored to diverse client needs.

PD Provider Name and
Contact Information:

Harkla Co

support@harkla.co

1-844-939-2122

Speakers/Authors:

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS

Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS

Target Audience:

Introductory-intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, educators, and other pediatric professionals

Note: While many professionals may benefit from the course content, we can only guarantee acceptance of continuing education by AOTA.

AOTA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Contact Hours:

5.5 contact hours / 0.55 AOTA CEUs

Time Ordered Agenda: View Here

Educational Level:

Introductory

Disclosures:

Financial: Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill are employees of Harkla Co. and podcast hosts of All Things Sensory, by Harkla.

Non-Financial: No relevant non financial relationship exists.

Registration Information, Including Special Needs Requests:

Harkla will make accommodations following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require specific accommodations because of a disability, please email support@harkla.co prior to beginning the course to make appropriate arrangements. Requests may also be made by calling Harkla at 1-844-939-2122 Login to your account on Harkla.co to access your course materials, video lessons, post-test, and course evaluation.

PD Activity Completion Requirements:

Record of purchase (recorded automatically by our system and checked when accessing the post-test)

Successful completion of the post-test (≥ 80%)

Attestation statement verifying the learner viewed the webinar in its entirety and completed the post-test independently (included on post-test)

Cancellation Policies:

Canceled By Harkla: This course is not presented live, therefore will not be canceled by Harkla at any time. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with accessing your course materials, please contact Harkla: support@harkla.co Harkla’s Happiness Guarantee provides full refunds if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Contact support for assistance

Canceled By Participants: Participants may cancel their purchase at any time before beginning the course and will receive a full refund. Please contact customer service for assistance: support@harkla.co

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Why Families & Therapists Love This Course

Why Families & Therapists Love This Course

Support Children With Motor Difficulties And Sensory Processing Challenges

If your client or child has gross, visual or fine motor challenges, incorporating play-based interventions could lead to improved:

  • Success in the Classroom
  • Self-Regulation
  • ADL Independence
  • Confidence

Makes Learning Fun!

We believe that learning is more impactful when it’s fun! This course provides you with the tools to implement new activities & exercises in a positive way to engage your client or child.

Understanding The ‘Why’

We’re not here to diagnose or put a band-aid on a “problem”. Just straight forward information as to WHY your client or child may be struggling and engaging, actionable exercises that will help.

No More Guessing

With video demonstrations and clear descriptions, we take the guesswork out of helping you, and your client or child experience success. We want to make this as easy as possible for you.

LET’S GET STARTED!

Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based Interventions: A Pediatric OT’s Guide

Improve fine, visual and gross motor skills through evidence-based, play-focused interventions. Integrate purposeful activities that improve functional performance, while supporting participation in ADLs, school tasks, and social play!

$99.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Is This Course Administered?

This course is administered via online videos and worksheet downloads that you are able to access through learn.harkla.co once you have purchased!

What Is The Refund Policy For This Course?

Like all Harkla products, this falls under our lifetime guarantee. This basically means that if at any time you aren’t satisfied with the course, we’ll refund you right away.

Will I Have Access To The Instructors For The Course?

We offer the ability to book a time slot with the instructors for an extra fee, but you are able to comment within courses and get answers to those comments as you go from the instructors.

We also are very responsive on customer support and social media to connect with our community.

Is This Course Beneficial For Children Without Learning Disabilities?

Yes, without a doubt! Everyone has a sensory system and sensory preferences despite a formal diagnosis. Every child and adult can benefit from incorporating sensory activities and fun play-based motor skills activities into their daily routine!

Can Parents Take This Course?

Absolutely! The ‘Master Level’ Option will be best for you if you’re a parent. Although this course was designed with therapists in mind, the program is so beneficial for parents to implement at home with their child(ren) as well, especially if you have a child struggling with coordination, attention, focus, and confidence challenges specifically.

Is This Course Research-Based?

Yes! We include the evidence-based articles we used to create this course, as well as the research we use as pediatric occupational therapy assistants that support our treatment interventions. You can find the resources and references in the last module of this course.

How Long Is This Course?

Approximately 5.5 hours that you can go through and revisit at your own pace!

What Age Range Is This Course Best Suited For?

The Motor Skills Course is designed for children / people ages 6 and older.

How Do I Get My Certification For CEUs?

In order to earn your AOTA CEU certificate you must complete the course evaluation and pass the post-test with 80% accuracy. Then you'll be able to download and print your certificate for continuing education!

Is There A Payment Plan For The Course?

Yes! If you select Shop Pay or PayPal while checking out, you will have the option to select a pay over time plan. If you need any help with this, please reach out to us: support@harkla.co

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We don't mess around with our commitment. Unless you are 100% satisfied, we aren't satisfied either. We're a company that truly cares about you and will answer any question or concerns you have.

This means that if you are not absolutely happy with your product, we will not only refund you without question, we will cover the return shipping. There's no reason you should pay for a product you aren't happy with.

Giving Back On Our Sales

1% of all Sales are donated to GAME CHANGERS Idaho

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At Harkla, our goal is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. To continue our mission and to support the sensory community, we donate 1% of every sale to Game Changers Idaho. Game Changers Idaho provides year-round inclusive sports leagues to give children of all abilities the opportunity to learn, grow & create friendships through sports. Learn more about Game Changers Idaho here.

“Game Changers Idaho strives to make an impact benefiting over 400 children with special needs in the grades of K-12 by providing adaptive sports year around in the Treasure Valley. All sports programs (7) are free to all of our families as we seek funding from the community. Harkla has been one of our most dedicated [sponsors], allowing hundreds of children play sports to their best ability! We are so appreciative of Harkla’s support.”

Gabriel Moreno
Executive Director
Game Changers Idaho

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