I’ve mentioned before that sticks might be my most favorite therapy tool. A very close second to sticks are logs. 🪵 Complex balance activities are depicted in this reel, but I want to point out that a basic log in nature can be utilized for a whole host of therapeutic activities for children of ALL abilities. Basic sitting balance...on a log. Sit to stand...on a log. Weightbearing through upper extremities...on a log. Maintaining balance while laying down...on a log. Am I making my point? Balance...an oversimplified explanation, but a starting point for understanding this skills importance on functional living. Balance is one of the pillars of making our children feel safe while navigating the world around them. When a child has difficulty with balance, life gets a bit more complex. Balance plays a vital role in everyday living. What’s even more crazy is the complex interworking of our sensory systems to keep this system in check. The good news is that it doesn’t take fancy equipment to challenge this system for our children. Would love to hear your creative ideas on balance activities you do with your children! #balancetraining #vestibular #sensoryprocessing #sensoryintegration #proprioception #proprioceptiontraining #natureot #outdoorkidsot #1000hoursoutside #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreekids #outdooractivities #outdooractivitiesforkids