Lancaster Children's Occupational Therapy

Lancaster Children's Occupational Therapy page for the NHS UHMB Community Children’s Occupational Therapy Service.

🌱📖 Play, Learn, Grow! – Storytelling Games 📖🌱Storytelling games are a wonderful way to spark imagination and build commu...
28/05/2026

🌱📖 Play, Learn, Grow! – Storytelling Games 📖🌱

Storytelling games are a wonderful way to spark imagination and build communication skills through play!

Try simple ideas like:
🎲 Taking turns to add a sentence to a story
🖼️ Making up a story based on pictures or toys
🎭 Acting out favourite stories or creating your own characters

Why play storytelling games?
✨ Builds language and vocabulary
✨ Encourages creativity and imagination
✨ Supports sequencing and memory skills
✨ Develops confidence in communication

💡 Play tip: There’s no right or wrong—let your child lead the story, no matter how silly it gets!

Big imaginations grow from little stories 💚

🌱📚 Play, Learn, Grow! – Reading Together Daily 📚🌱Sharing a book each day is one of the simplest and most powerful ways t...
21/05/2026

🌱📚 Play, Learn, Grow! – Reading Together Daily 📚🌱

Sharing a book each day is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your child’s development 💚

Whether it’s a bedtime story or a quick read during the day, those moments together really add up!

Why read together daily?
✨ Builds language and communication skills
✨ Supports attention and listening
✨ զարգ Develops imagination and creativity
✨ Strengthens your bond through shared time

How to make it fun:
📖 Let your child choose the book
🗣️ Talk about the pictures and story
🎭 Use silly voices and expressions
⏸️ Pause and ask “What do you think happens next?”

💡 Play tip: It doesn’t have to be long—just a few minutes a day can make a big difference!

Little stories today, big skills for tomorrow 🌟

🌱🧠 Play, Learn, Grow! – Memory Games 🧠🌱Memory games are a fun and engaging way to support your child’s thinking and lear...
14/05/2026

🌱🧠 Play, Learn, Grow! – Memory Games 🧠🌱

Memory games are a fun and engaging way to support your child’s thinking and learning skills!

Try simple activities like:
🃏 Matching card pairs (turning over two at a time)
👀 “What’s missing?” – place a few objects out, cover them, and remove one
🎲 Repeating sequences (claps, sounds, or movements)

Why play memory games?
✨ Strengthens memory and recall
✨ Builds attention and concentration
✨ Supports problem-solving skills
✨ Encourages turn-taking and patience

💡 Play tip: Keep it short and fun—start with just a few items and build up as your child’s confidence grows!

Little games can make a big difference 💚

🧸 We are currently looking for donations of gently loved toys for our clinic areas and therapy spaces 🚗🧩To help us maint...
11/05/2026

🧸 We are currently looking for donations of gently loved toys for our clinic areas and therapy spaces 🚗🧩
To help us maintain infection control standards 🧼, we are only able to accept toys that can be easily wiped clean (such as plastic toys, magnetic tiles, cars, dolls/action figures, Duplo/Lego, puzzles with wipeable pieces, etc.). Unfortunately, we cannot accept soft toys or fabric items ❌🧸
If your children have outgrown any toys that are still in good condition, we would truly appreciate any donations 🙏 Your kindness helps make our clinics feel warmer, calmer, and more welcoming for the children and families we care for every day ❤️
📍 Donations can be dropped off at Longlands Child Development Centre, Lancaster.
Thank you so much for your support 💛✨

🌱🎲 Play, Learn, Grow! – Sorting Games 🎲🌱Sorting games are a simple, playful way to support your child’s learning and dev...
07/05/2026

🌱🎲 Play, Learn, Grow! – Sorting Games 🎲🌱

Sorting games are a simple, playful way to support your child’s learning and development at home!

Use everyday items like buttons, socks, toys, or coloured objects and encourage your child to group them by:
🔵 Colour
🔺 Shape
📏 Size

Why try sorting games?
✨ Builds problem-solving skills
✨ Supports early maths concepts
✨ Improves attention and concentration
✨ Develops visual perception

💡 Play tip: Start with one category (like colour), then mix it up as your child becomes more confident!

Learning doesn’t have to be complicated—sometimes the simplest games bring the biggest growth 💚

🌟 Introducing our new weekly series: Play, Learn, Grow! 🌟We’re so excited to launch Play, Learn, Grow — a fun, friendly ...
07/05/2026

🌟 Introducing our new weekly series: Play, Learn, Grow! 🌟

We’re so excited to launch Play, Learn, Grow — a fun, friendly series packed with simple activities you can try at home with your child.

If you ever find yourself struggling to think of ways to keep your children busy and learning, this series is for you — follow our page for weekly inspiration and easy ideas you can dip into anytime 💡

Every Thursday of each week, we’ll be sharing activities encouraged by our Occupational Therapy team to support your child’s development through play. From building your child’s hand strength to boosting coordination, creativity, and confidence, it’s all about learning in ways that feel natural and enjoyable 💛

No fancy equipment needed — just everyday items, a bit of imagination, and a willingness to have fun together!

✨ Keep an eye out each week for:
• Quick and easy activity ideas
• Tips to support development through play
• Ways to adapt activities for your child

Because when children play, they learn… and they grow 💛

🌿 Why Outdoor Play Matters for Children 🌿Spending time outdoors isn’t just fun—it plays a vital role in a child’s develo...
04/05/2026

🌿 Why Outdoor Play Matters for Children 🌿

Spending time outdoors isn’t just fun—it plays a vital role in a child’s development! 🌈

Outdoor play helps children build strong bodies through climbing, running, and balancing, while also developing important coordination and motor skills. Uneven surfaces, open spaces, and natural obstacles provide the perfect environment for practicing movement in ways that indoor spaces just can’t match.

It’s also fantastic for sensory development. Feeling the grass under their feet, listening to birds, or playing with sand and water all help children process and respond to sensory information more effectively.

Beyond the physical benefits, outdoor play supports emotional wellbeing too. Fresh air, freedom to explore, and unstructured play can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost confidence. 🌞
And it doesn’t have to be a sunny day to enjoy it—rainy days can be just as valuable. Pop on a coat, grab the wellies, and head out anyway… puddles included!

And let’s not forget social skills! Whether it’s taking turns on the swings or creating imaginative games together, outdoor environments encourage communication, cooperation, and creativity.

So next time, whatever the weather, head outside and let your child explore, discover, and grow through play. 🍃

27/04/2026

🌈💬 Young People’s Safe Space – The PropUp Project 💬🌈
Are you a young person looking for somewhere safe and welcoming to spend time?
The PropUp Project offers relaxed spaces where you can get out of the four walls, meet others, and just be yourself. There’s no pressure — you can simply come along and choose how you want to spend your time.
☕ Grab a brew
💬 Have a chat
🪑 Sit and relax
📚 Use the resources available
🤝 Connect with others your age
👥 Who is it for?
✨ Young people aged 13–19
✨ Young adults aged 20–25
📍 Where & When
🌈 Thursday evenings at The Rainbow Centre
⛪ Last Monday of every month at Church of the Ascension
These sessions are designed to be a safe, supportive space to talk, relax, and connect with others. 💛
📞 For more information and to discuss joining our group:
📱 07568 937988
📧 [email protected]
✨ A friendly place, supportive people, and space to just be you. 🌟

Now that primary school places have been announced 🎒✨We’re now in that “getting ready for primary school” phase, and try...
27/04/2026

Now that primary school places have been announced 🎒✨

We’re now in that “getting ready for primary school” phase, and trying to focus on confidence over academics:

✨ Practising simple routines (mornings, bedtime, getting dressed)🧥👟 Encouraging independence – shoes, coats, toilet, handwashing🗣️ Talking about school in a positive, reassuring way📚 Reading together every day🤝 Practising social skills like sharing, taking turns, asking for help🎒 Letting them choose their bag/lunchbox to build excitement

It’s such a big milestone—equal parts excitement and nerves (for children and parents 😅)

If anyone needs extra support or ideas, these are really helpful resources:🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/support-and-services/starting-school/🔗 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/starting-primary-school/🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

As a parent, you don’t always realise how important accessible facilities are… until you need them. 💙👨‍👩‍👧‍👦For many fam...
13/04/2026

As a parent, you don’t always realise how important accessible facilities are… until you need them. 💙👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
For many families with disabled children, standard toilets simply aren’t enough. That’s where Changing Places toilets make a life-changing difference. ♿✨
These facilities provide: ✔️ A height-adjustable changing bench 🛏️
✔️ A hoist 🔄
✔️ Plenty of space for carers 👩‍👦
✔️ A safe, dignified environment 🫶
Without them, simple trips out—shopping 🛍️, days out 🎡, even appointments 🏥—can become stressful or impossible.
Every child deserves dignity. Every family deserves the freedom to go out without worry. 💛
If you’re a parent, ally, or just someone who cares—please support the push for more Changing Places toilets in public spaces. It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity. 🙌
Find out more or locate a facility near you: https://www.changing-places.org/ 🌍

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
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