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Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Free Shipping AND More Free Shipping! Now that school has been in session a while now, you have a better idea of what you need and what you want. We know budgets are tight, so enjoy free shipping this long weekend and even until Wednesday! AND we'll also send you a free shipping voucher to use on a future order!* Here at PFOT, we try to offer you a mix of classic "must have" items, as well as "cool" new products. Active participation is always easier when students are excited, motivated and engaged. Take a moment to check out your closet, then check us out and let us ship your new items for FREE! (*Must select Free shipping at checkout AND use coupon code CCFREE at time of order. $50 minimun, new online orders only, free ground shipping within 48 states only.Excludes drop ship items. Voucher will be sent with order. $50 min re-order, voucher expires 11-15, other restrictions may apply. Offer expires Wed Oct 16 .) Check out some of our Coolest Items! Giddy up on this Kid-Powered Pony! See it in action!  Spooner Boards - A scooter, rotator, skate board altogether!  See it in action! Orbo- Push a colored ball out of one hole and get it to "snap" into another hole. A nice workout for fingers & mind. Jeliku- This amazing little (3x4) toy unfold into countless shapes and designs. The perfect fidget toy, stress reliever, and unique puzzle toy all in one! DBox: Puzzle and Building System- The “Think outside Dbox” puzzle and building system all in one. Connect, twist, build. Players from 6-99 will have fun building, creating and solving endless puzzles! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

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Web version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Do you have a sensory closet at your school? A "Go To" place for sensory equipment?   More and more schools are buying sensory items in bulk quantities to have on hand to use as needed. So a therapist and teacher (and parent) may discuss a student (any student!), develop a sensory plan, sign out the items needed and implement the plan immediately!  There is no waiting for a purchase order to be generated and the items to be delivered. The plan can be initated today! Where does the equipment go when a student moves out of district or changes schools?  With tight budgets and limited space, a central location for sensory equipment may be a great idea.  You can have students try sensory items and see which best fits them before purchasing items.  Cushions, fidgets, weighted items and therapy balls can all be stored and tried throughout the school year.  What about small "consumable" items? Special pencils, pencil grips, scissors, triangle crayons, raised or bumpy paper, fidgets and squezze balls?  These items can make a big difference and can be needed by anyone in the building, even staff ! Order in bulk and keep them to hand out throughout the year as needed.  Also suggest putting them in your school store for some new best selling items! Here are some of our favorite "Must Haves" for your sensory closet. Tangles: So many to choose from! They can be big or small. A quiet fidget toy for all classrooms. So many uses for a therapy ball- sit on it, roll over it, roll under, bounce, toss back and forth or against the wall. Try doing 20 or more throws for sensory heavy work! Move n Sit Wedges: These seat cushions let you wiggle will you work!  Bumpy on one side & smooth on the other. Easily adjust air to increase or decrease movement. Wiggle Whomper Kit for Sensory Regulation Help EVERY CHILD succeed- those with & without specials needs! This kit was developed on evidence based research to Improve Sensory Regulation in the General Education Classroom.  The kit includes a instruction manual and all the materials you need to implement each suggested activity.  This kit will help provide strategies to help any student regulate environmental stimuli through the use of tactile, visual, auditory, gustatory, vestibular, and proprioceptive based tools and activities.  It is successfully classroom tested and implemented.  The instructional manual contains directions to all activities; why it is beneficial, who may benefit from it, modifications/adaptations to the activity, FAQs and a reference to the research that idenitfied it as beneficial! FREE SHIPPING & FIDGET GIVEAWAY ! Place an order today and receive a free tangle (type varies).  While supplies last.  No minimum purchase required. Enter coupon code TANGLE at checkout. Supplies limited, expires Monday Oct 14 at midnight!  Free shipping on any order $50 or more! (Within the contiguous United States, Online orders only, No drop shipments, ground ship only, must select this option at time of ordering.)   Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe instantly

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Web version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Do you have a sensory closet at your school? A "Go To" place for sensory equipment?   More and more schools are buying sensory items in bulk quantities to have on hand to use as needed. So a therapist and teacher (and parent) may discuss a student (any student!), develop a sensory plan, sign out the items needed and implement the plan immediately!  There is no waiting for a purchase order to be generated and the items to be delivered. The plan can be initated today! Where does the equipment go when a student moves out of district or changes schools?  With tight budgets and limited space, a central location for sensory equipment may be a great idea.  You can have students try sensory items and see which best fits them before purchasing items.  Cushions, fidgets, weighted items and therapy balls can all be stored and tried throughout the school year.  What about small "consumable" items? Special pencils, pencil grips, scissors, triangle crayons, raised or bumpy paper, fidgets and squezze balls?  These items can make a big difference and can be needed by anyone in the building, even staff ! Order in bulk and keep them to hand out throughout the year as needed.  Also suggest putting them in your school store for some new best selling items! Here are some of our favorite "Must Haves" for your sensory closet. Tangles: So many to choose from! They can be big or small. A quiet fidget toy for all classrooms. So many uses for a therapy ball- sit on it, roll over it, roll under, bounce, toss back and forth or against the wall. Try doing 20 or more throws for sensory heavy work! Move n Sit Wedges: These seat cushions let you wiggle will you work!  Bumpy on one side & smooth on the other. Easily adjust air to increase or decrease movement. Wiggle Whomper Kit for Sensory Regulation Help EVERY CHILD succeed- those with & without specials needs! This kit was developed on evidence based research to Improve Sensory Regulation in the General Education Classroom.  The kit includes a instruction manual and all the materials you need to implement each suggested activity.  This kit will help provide strategies to help any student regulate environmental stimuli through the use of tactile, visual, auditory, gustatory, vestibular, and proprioceptive based tools and activities.  It is successfully classroom tested and implemented.  The instructional manual contains directions to all activities; why it is beneficial, who may benefit from it, modifications/adaptations to the activity, FAQs and a reference to the research that idenitfied it as beneficial! FREE SHIPPING & FIDGET GIVEAWAY ! Place an order today and receive a free tangle (type varies).  While supplies last.  No minimum purchase required. Enter coupon code TANGLE at checkout. Supplies limited, expires Monday Oct 14 at midnight!  Free shipping on any order $50 or more! (Within the contiguous United States, Online orders only, No drop shipments, ground ship only, must select this option at time of ordering.)   Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe instantly

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Web version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Some September Story Starters Let's get writing! Here are some phrases to start a sentence, write a whole story or illustrate a picture.  Use these during treatment sessions, at home, in the car, or waiting at your doctor's office.   1. We cut open the apple and inside was purple polka dots and.... 2. The chef baked the largest apple pie using .... 3.  When we went apple picking there were not only apples on the trees but.... 4. I was picking apples off the tree when I reached up and.... Fun Craft Activity- Apple Tree Back to School this fall- perfect time to learn about apples.  Whether you go apple picking, read books about apples, or talk about it in school.  This fun fingerpaint activity will help work on finger isolation.  You will need red, green and brown fingerpaint and some paper.  With your index finger paint a trunk on the page using your brown paint.  Now take your thumb and press it in green paint, make some leaves and with your little finger dip it in red to make your apples.  Apple No-Cook Recipe Apples, apples, apples! How many different recipes are out there?Here is a simple one, you can make with your kids, in a group or classroom, or at home.  You will need: 3 apples, 1/3 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup grape juice, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of honey.  Core the apples and cut.  Then place all ingredients in the food processor and pulse.  Refrigerate and enjoy!  For a Fun twist- Cut the apples in half and remove the inside of the apples, now you have an apple bowl! An Apple of a SALE Enjoy Free shipping on orders placed online* and total over $50.00.  Remember to choose Free shipping at checkout. Orders over $100, enter code apple13 & receive a free gift in your order.  (*All orders must be placed online before Sunday September 22, 2013 at midnight.  Must be applied at time of order, new orders only, contiguous US only, excludes drop ship items & other items as indicated on website) Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe instantly

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Backpack Awareness

Some helpful tips for choosing your child's backpack

-Choose a backpack with heavily padded straps that also features shoulder and chest straps
-Pack the heaviest items in the back of the backpack and place lighter items towards the front
-Wear both shoulder straps unless the backpack is designed for use on one shoulder
- A child’s backpack should weigh no more than about 10% of his or her body weight

Helpful tips for adults

-Select purses with built-in compartments. This helps distribute the weight more evenly.
-Select a briefcase made of light materials such as microfiber and nylon.
-Opt for carrying two light suitcases, one in each hand, rather than one heavy suitcase in one hand or on your shoulder.

From AOTA, 2010