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Our story

Two occupational therapists. One belief.

Build the foundation first — and the rest follows.

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    The thing we kept seeing

    Two occupational therapists, watching the same pattern: children pushed toward academics before their bodies and nervous systems were ready to support learning. The result is frustration — for kids and for parents.

    Kat and Kam, the occupational therapists who founded Rooted Kids
  2. 02

    What we believe

    Children grow best when you build the foundation first — regulation, then coordination, then precision, then real-life independence. Not worksheets. Not keeping kids busy. A real developmental sequence, in small groups.

    Natural sensory play materials
  3. 03

    How we do it — the RISE method

    Every child moves through the same four stages, in the order the brain and body actually organize skills.

    The Rooted sprout doing calming heavy-work to get ready to learn

    Regulate

    The Rooted sprout balancing through an obstacle course

    Integrate

    The Rooted sprout drawing with a crayon at a little table

    Strengthen

    The Rooted sprout confidently buttoning a coat

    Empower

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    What you'll see

    Every child has a RISE Readiness Profile, and we show you the progress every month — so you can watch the foundation take hold. A strong start, right here in Irvington.

    A child building fine-motor skills

A strong start begins here.

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