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How Playing Connect Four Enhances Developmental Skills in Children
Connect Four, a simple yet strategic game, offers more than just entertainment. It supports various developmental skills that are essential for a child’s growth. This post explores how playing Connect Four can boost cognitive, social, and emotional abilities in children, providing practical examples and insights for parents and educators.

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Jan 23 min read


Family Game Night: Playing Chutes and Ladders to Build Emotional Regulation and Executive Function Skills
If you've ever played Chutes and Ladders (also known as Snakes and Ladders), you probably remember the fun of climbing the ladder and the frustration/disappointment of sliding down the chute. It might seem like a simple game of chance, but it offers more than just family fun. This classic children's game provides a rich, developmentally supportive experience, especially when it comes to two crucial areas of child development: emotional regulation and executive function skill

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Uncovering the Surprising Benefits of Candy Land for Developing Emotional Regulation and Executive Function Skills in Young Children
Occupational therapist perspective on Candy Land as a way to support the development of emotional regulation and executive function...

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Dec 30, 20244 min read


Go Fish: affordable and fun summer activity
Go Fish card game is an easy and affordable way to keep kids' hands and minds engaged during slow summer days or long airport wait.

Berta Campa, OTR/L
May 30, 20242 min read

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