If you are looking for a specialist to support your child’s independence in everyday activities, an occupational therapist can help.
An introduction to paediatric occupational therapy Read More »
How did our new School and Life program begin and what was our goal? Find out from Plumtree CEO Sylvana Mahmic.
Why we created School & Life Read More »
Starting preschool or school is an exciting milestone! Here’s some tips for successful transitions during the early childhood and school-age years.
Supporting good transitions for your child Read More »
A parent programs a smart speaker’s voice assistant to help with daily transitions for his child. And tell dad jokes : )
Using smart speakers to help with routines Read More »
We work together with you and the school, or early childhood setting, so your child participates in all the routines.
How Plumtree works in educational settings Read More »
Lockdown in NSW is almost over! With the unpredictable developments of the pandemic, some parents of children attending our preschool have preferred to let them stay at home. Although a
Keeping connected with Preschool during COVID Read More »
Our longstanding and valued team member Nina Kyte, Occupational Therapist and Early Childhood Educator retired from Plumtree after 11.5 years of employment. She will be dearly missed by all Plumtree
A goodbye letter from Nina Read More »
Going for a walk outside is a great way to break up the day for children. It helps their cognitive and language development as there is lots to see, do
Supporting children’s language development when going for a walk Read More »
Children love reading books. It’s also a great way to develop children’s language skills. What’s more, using an AAC system (Augmentative and Alternative communication) while you read, is a great
Reading books with AAC learners Read More »
Don’t throw away your boxes! You can use them for all kinds of fun gross-motor-skill activities. Here are a few ideas. Tissue boxes for jumping joeys Boxes from around the
Upcycling boxes for motor-skill games Read More »
As children grow and their handwriting develops, occupational therapists begin to support these skills differently. Here are some of our top tips: Correcting bad writing habits take lower priority You
Handwriting tips for older students Read More »
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Telehealth, such as online therapy, is the new normal, but did you know it enables new opportunities to support a child’s development?
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Read More »
Generally, children will try to put shoes on by themselves around three years old. They may get the sides wrong, but, as parents, give them lots of praise for trying!
Teaching children how to put shoes on the correct feet Read More »
Handwriting develops in stages. One of these milestones is learning how to size letters, which makes words look neater and more readable… but how do we teach it to children?
Handwriting tips to teach children letter sizing Read More »
