Anelda Kruger Occupational Therapy

Anelda Kruger Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Practice specializing in early intervention therapy and developmental delays.

Have you ever heard someone say that occupational therapy is just “play” or “arts and crafts”?🤔❓️ That’s actually a myth...
09/06/2026

Have you ever heard someone say that occupational therapy is just “play” or “arts and crafts”?🤔❓️

That’s actually a myth‼️

Every activity we do in therapy is chosen with care and purpose🤓🫂.

It may look like play, but play is one of the most effective tools we use to help children grow and succeed. 🥇🌱🧩

Play keeps kids motivated, engaged, and excited to participate — which means they’re learning without even realizing it.📚🤩🤸‍♂️

Through fun, hands-on activities, we can support your child’s development in important areas such as:

Fine motor skills🤏🏼,
gross motor skills⚽🏃🏾‍♂️
visual perceptual skills👀🧠
sensory processing,🧠 and emotional regulation

So, while it may look like “just play,” every game, craft, or activity is carefully designed to help your child reach their full potential.🫶🏆🌱

🧸✨ Do you have questions about Paediatric Occupational Therapy? 🤔💡You're not alone! Many parents wonder how occupational...
02/06/2026

🧸✨ Do you have questions about Paediatric Occupational Therapy? 🤔💡

You're not alone! Many parents wonder how occupational therapy can support their child's growth, development, and everyday activities. 🌱💛

In this post, we'll answer some of the most common questions:

👶 What is paediatric occupational therapy?
🧩 Is occupational therapy only for autistic children?
🔍 How do I know if my child needs therapy?
🎨 What happens during therapy sessions?
⏳ How long will my child need therapy?
🤝 Can parents be involved in therapy?

Stay tuned as we unpack these questions and provide the answers you've been looking for! 📚✨

💬 Have a question that's not on the list? Drop it in the comments below—we'd love to help! 💙

✋ Does your child still switch hands frequently during activities? 👀Hand switching can sometimes be part of normal devel...
26/05/2026

✋ Does your child still switch hands frequently during activities? 👀

Hand switching can sometimes be part of normal development, but if it continues beyond the early years, it may affect skills like handwriting ✏️, cutting ✂️ and strength 💪.

A consistent dominant hand helps children build efficiency, accuracy, and endurance during everyday tasks 🧠✨

In this post, we’ll explore:
• Why children switch hands.
• Signs to look out for.
• Activities to try at home.

Swipe through to learn more 👉

👀Looking for paediatric Occupational Therapy support for your child? 👀We’re here to help little ones grow, learn, play, ...
22/05/2026

👀Looking for paediatric Occupational Therapy support for your child? 👀

We’re here to help little ones grow, learn, play, and thrive 💛

Above you will find the services we offer and all the different ways you can get in touch with us 📲✨

💫 Embracing challenges, enhancing lives. 💫

16/05/2026

🎉✋ FUNPLAY FRIDAY is here! ✋🎉
Let’s strengthen those little hands the FUN way! 💪🧠✨

Fine Motor Coordination helps children use the small muscles in their hands and fingers for everyday tasks like writing, cutting, buttoning, colouring, and tying shoelaces ✏️✂️🧵

✨ Today’s activities:

• STICKER FUN

• PLAYDOUGH or THERAPUTTY IDEAS

• POMPOMS and WASHING PEGS

These playful activities build hand strength, coordination, control, and concentration — all while having fun! 🤩💛

⚠️ Disclaimer
These activities are just fun ways to support fine motor coordination at home and do not replace therapy. Anelda Kruger Occupational Therapy and associated parties are not responsible for any harm caused. Please complete activities at your own discretion.

💬 Got questions? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we’d love to help! 💛

childdevelopment

🎉👀 TIP TUESDAY is here! 👀🎉Today we’re focusing on **Fine Motor Coordination** — the important skill that helps little ha...
12/05/2026

🎉👀 TIP TUESDAY is here! 👀🎉

Today we’re focusing on **Fine Motor Coordination** — the important skill that helps little hands do everyday tasks with control and confidence! 🖐️✨

Think holding a pencil, using scissors, buttoning clothes, building Lego, and opening lunchboxes ✏️✂️🧩 These skills are essential for school, play, and independence! 🤯

✨ The best part? Fine motor skills can be strengthened through FUN, play-based activities at home! Stay tuned for Friday’s playful ideas 🎉

Got questions? Send us a DM or drop a comment below — we’d love to chat! 🫶

09/05/2026

🎉👀 FUNPLAY FRIDAY(Saturday) is here! 👀🎉

Let’s strengthen **Visual Motor Integration** the fun way! 🧠✏️
Visual Motor Integration helps children use their eyes and hands together smoothly for skills like writing, drawing, cutting, ball skills, and copying from the board 📚💡

✨ Today’s activities:

🎨 *Grid Drawing*
Copy a picture square by square using a grid. 👀✏️

🌀 *Mazes*
Create or solve mazes by following paths from start to finish. 🧠✨

🔵 *Copying Shapes on a Dotted Grid*
Look at a shape and recreate it by connecting the dots in the same way. ✏️🔹

🎾🌈 *Colour Ball & Cup Game*
Catch or sort coloured balls into the matching coloured cups as quickly as possible. 👀🙌

✨ The best part?
These activities feel like PLAY while building important skills for school and everyday tasks 💛

⚠️ Disclaimer
These activities are fun ways to support development at home and do not replace therapy. Anelda Kruger Occupational Therapy and associated parties are not responsible for any harm caused. Please complete at your own discretion.

💬 Got questions? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we’d love to help! 🫶

You guessed it.... it's Tip Tuesday time again!! 👀✨Today we’re diving into **Visual Motor Integration** — the powerful s...
05/05/2026

You guessed it.... it's Tip Tuesday time again!! 👀✨

Today we’re diving into **Visual Motor Integration** — the powerful skill that helps kids *use what they see to guide how they move*! 🧠✋

Think copying from the board, forming letters correctly, cutting along lines, or catching a ball ⚽✏️📚 It’s all about the brain and hands working *together* — and it’s a BIG deal for handwriting, drawing, sports, and everyday independence! 💡

When this skill is tricky, you might notice messy handwriting, difficulty staying on the line, or frustration with tasks that seem “simple” 🤯

✨ The best part? Visual Motor Integration can be strengthened through FUN, play-based activities at home! Stay tuned for Friday’s ideas… we’ve got some exciting ones coming your way 🎉

Got questions? Pop us a DM or drop a comment below — we love chatting with you! 🫶

01/05/2026

🎉👀 FUNPLAY FRIDAY is here! 👀🎉

Let’s level up **Visual Sequential Memory** in the MOST fun way! 🧠✨
This skill helps children remember *what they see in the correct order* — think spelling words correctly, following steps, and copying from the board without getting lost 📚➡️

✨ Today’s playful activities:

🐻 **Animal Line-Up**
Create a sequence using small toys (like animals). Let your child study it 👀 then mix them up and challenge them to rebuild the *exact same order*!

🃏 **Card Copycat**
Lay out cards (or simple drawings) in a sequence. Give your child time to memorise, shuffle them, and see if they can recreate the sequence perfectly!

🎨 **Dot It Right**
Draw a sequence of coloured dots 🔴🔵🟡 Let your child memorise it, cover it up, and have them redraw it from memory. Reveal and compare!

✏️ **Memory Write (for older kids)**
Write a short word or simple sentence. Let them study it, cover it, and see if they can write it in the *correct order* from memory!

💡 These simple games build BIG skills for reading, spelling, maths, and following instructions with confidence!

⚠️ **Disclaimer**
These activities are fun ways to support visual sequential memory at home and do not replace therapy. Anelda Kruger Occupational Therapy and associated parties are not responsible for any harm caused. Please complete at your own discretion.

💬 Got questions? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we’d love to help! 💛

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43 Melkbos Street
Kathu
8446

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 12:00

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