Learning Through Play -L.T. D

Learning Through Play -L.T. D My name is Shaquita Cloud, COTA/L, CPhT . I am a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience in pediatric development.

I have been practicing since 2020, beginning my career in Early Intervention before transitioning to school based

08/24/2026

Handwriting but make it fun!

08/22/2026

One thing about me... I'm always coming up with ideas. A great characteristics to have as a pediatric COTA! Having to think outside the box , learning to adjust and adapt. One major goal I have in life is to make the world a better place. Be there for the ones who find it hard to do it alone or those who just need a little push in the right direction. I want to HELP,not because of the recognition but because it's my purpose!

Let me help you with the services that I provide!

📃Worksheets on TPT
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/learning-through-play-sc

🧠 Learning Through Play Early Childhood Developmental Services

🧩Butterfly Bridge Respite Care

All this information is linked in my Bio. If you have any questions, just send me a message !

Thank you for stopping by 🦋

Why is this child sitting on a wobble seat while stacking blocks?What may look like a simple play activity is actually s...
08/20/2026

Why is this child sitting on a wobble seat while stacking blocks?

What may look like a simple play activity is actually supporting so many important developmental skills!

The wobble seat provides gentle movement and an opportunity for the child to work on core strength, balance, body awareness, and postural control while staying engaged in the activity. For some children, movement can also help them maintain attention and feel more regulated and ready to learn.

And then there’s the block stacking!

To successfully stack blocks, a child is developing and practicing:

✨ Fine motor skills – grasping, releasing, and positioning each block

✨ Hand-eye coordination – using their eyes to guide their hands

✨ Visual-spatial skills – understanding where objects are in relation to one another

✨ Motor planning – figuring out how to place one block on top of another

✨ Bilateral coordination – using both hands together when needed

✨ Precision and control – adjusting movements so the blocks stay balanced

✨ Problem-solving skills – figuring out what works when the tower falls

✨ Attention and persistence – staying with a task and trying again

✨ Cause and effect – learning that how they place a block affects what happens next

What looks like nothing to you works on ALL of this. There is a method to our madness!

Stacking blocks is so much more than building a tower. It lays a foundation for skills children will use later for writing, dressing, using utensils, playing, building, and completing everyday tasks independently.

So when you see a child wobbling, stacking, knocking down, and trying again—know that learning is happening through every movement and every block! ❤️🧱

08/16/2026

A simple, hands-on activity with so many learning opportunities! 🔤✨

All it took was a dry-erase board, a marker, and a vision! This activity works on letter recognition, alphabet sequencing, and visual scanning while keeping learning fun and engaging.

Sometimes the simplest activities can create the biggest learning moments! 💛

08/14/2026

Just a little pre-writing with some sensory play! ✍️🫶 Two goals being worked on at the same time!

He may not have completed the writing portion, but he did exactly what he needed to do with the sensory play—and that’s a win in my book! 💙

Me, on the other hand… you can probably SEE and HEAR my discomfort. 😂🫤 My OT struggle is definitely TACTILE SENSORY PLAY! 😬

But for these kids? I’ll be brave! 😂 Because sometimes supporting them means stepping WAY outside of our own comfort zones.

We’ve got this! 🥰✨

08/14/2026

Hey Y'all! Looky Looky!!!🐞

08/13/2026

🦋 Butterfly Bridge Respite Care 🦋
Growing with Every Step
Care • Comfort • Confidence

Being a caregiver is rewarding, but I know it can also be exhausting. Sometimes families need a safe place where their child can be cared for while they take time to rest, handle appointments, run errands, or simply recharge. 💜

At Butterfly Bridge Respite Care, my goal is to provide a nurturing, supportive environment where children can play, learn, and build confidence while being accepted for who they are.

With my background as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) and experience working with children, I enjoy creating activities that support:
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Sensory needs
✨ Social skills
✨ Independence
✨ School readiness skills

🦋 Respite Care Rates:
⏰ Starting Rates $30/hours
🌈 4-hour session: $120

📍Serving families in the Spartanburg, SC area

If your family is looking for compassionate respite care, I would love the opportunity to support you and your child.

📩 Message me or email [email protected] for more information or availability.

https://form.jotform.com/241218289929165

08/07/2026

So ready for the new year to begin, to see the old and new faces! I love my job and can't wait to show you all the ideas that have been marinating in my head☺️

08/04/2026

Obstacle Course? More like Awesome Course!!!!

While it looks like we're just having fun (and we definitely are), this obstacle course is secretly packed with OT magic:

🤸🏼‍♀️ Proprioceptive input
↪️Following directions
🫶🏽 Bilateral coordination
💪🏽 Upper body strength
🧠 Motor planning

Every jump, crawl, and push is helping build skills that carry over into everyday life. The best therapy often looks just like play
I'm not afraid of a hard day of play!

ButterflyBridgeRespite

08/02/2026

🧩 Matching Games or Memory Games?

Matching Games: Builds visual discrimination and confidence.

Memory Games: Strengthens attention and recall.

Bonus:
The therapist may forget where they put their pen... but the child remembers every matching card. 😂

I can't tell you how many times a student has beat me in a game of Memory . Can you say embarrassing LOL

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Boiling Springs, SC
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Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm

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