At Beyond the Front Door OT, we help children build confidence through movement, play and everyday adventures. Nature is one of childhood's greatest teachers—encouraging movement, curiosity, confidence, and meaningful play while helping children develop the skills they need to thrive in everyday life.
Small groups give children the opportunity to practice important skills with same-aged peers in a fun, supportive environment where confidence, friendships, and independence naturally grow.
Playful Nature Therapy
Beyond the Front Door OT creates a joyful outdoor space where preschoolers grow through movement and play. In our small, nature-based groups, children build the confidence, social skills, and practical everyday tools they need to thrive. By exploring the world together, we turn every outdoor adventure into a meaningful opportunity to learn and connect.
Meet Our Therapist
Hi! I’m Rebecca, the occupational therapist and founder of Beyond the Front Door OT—a practice built around connection, confidence, and helping children discover their strengths through meaningful experiences.
I earned my Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from Creighton University and have spent more than 12 years helping children and families thrive. My experience spans hospital, academic, and pediatric settings, giving me a well-rounded perspective on child development and the everyday challenges families face.
As a mother of four, including energetic 3-year-old twins, I understand firsthand the realities of raising young children. Motherhood has strengthened my passion for helping families with practical strategies that support children where they are and fit into everyday routines. I’m also a Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher and enjoy incorporating mindfulness, movement, and play into my work with children.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, volunteering at my children’s schools and activities, gathering with friends and family, and serving as Cubmaster for our local Cub Scout pack. These experiences keep me connected to the importance of community, relationships, and creating opportunities for kids to learn and grow.
I believe children learn best when they are moving, playing, exploring, and engaged in experiences that feel meaningful. Through nature-focused, play-based occupational therapy, my goal is to help children build independence, confidence, and skills — while helping parents feel supported along the way. Many of these opportunities for growth happen just beyond the front door — through movement, exploration, connection, and everyday experiences that help children recognize their unique strengths and build confidence.
Our Small Groups
At Beyond the Front Door OT, our small groups are thoughtfully designed and led by an occupational therapist to support your child’s development through movement, play, sensory exploration, and connection with nature. Each group provides a nurturing outdoor environment where children can build skills, confidence, and regulation—all while having fun.
01.Move & Groove Crew
Big movement. Big confidence. Big fun. Move & Groove Crew is an active, play-based group focused on building foundational gross motor skills, including coordination, balance, body awareness, strength, and motor planning. Through engaging outdoor obstacle courses, climbing challenges, movement games, and imaginative play, children strengthen their bodies while developing confidence in how they move. Supports: ✔ Coordination ✔ Balance ✔ Core strength ✔ Body awareness (proprioception) ✔ Motor plan
02.Little Nature Explorers
Discover, explore, and engage all five senses. Little Nature Explorers is a sensory-rich outdoor group designed for children with a wide range of sensory processing needs. Through guided nature play and hands-on exploration, children are encouraged to safely engage their senses at a pace that feels supportive and successful. Supports: ✔ Sensory processing ✔ Tactile exploration ✔ Regulation through movement ✔ Sensory confidence ✔ Gradual sensory exposure ✔ Exploration in a safe environment
03.Little Makers Studio
Small hands creating big skills. Little Makers Studio focuses on building fine motor strength, dexterity, and coordination through creative, nature-based play. Hands-on outdoor projects will encourage grasping, pinching, squeezing, cutting, building, and creating—all while strengthening the foundational skills needed for writing, self-care tasks, and everyday independence. Supports: ✔ Fine motor strength ✔ Hand-eye coordination ✔ Dexterity ✔ Bilateral coordination ✔ Pre-writing skills
04.Little Zen Lab
Helping busy bodies find calm. Little Zen Lab is our peaceful evening group designed to help children learn emotional regulation, calming strategies, and body awareness to support a more restful evening. Children are introduced to sensory-based calming tools, mindfulness activities, breathing techniques, gentle movement, and proprioceptive activities that support nervous system regulation. Supports: ✔ Emotional regulation ✔ Body awareness ✔ Self-regulation strategies ✔ Evening wind-down routines
Visit us:
7702 N. 158th Street • Bennington, NE 68007
Questions?
Call or text Becca at (402) 380-2602.
Nestled in Bennington, Nebraska, Beyond the Front Door's outdoor learning space is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and connection. Surrounded by mature trees, vibrant gardens, and the beauty of nature, children have the freedom to explore, create, and develop new skills in a peaceful outdoor setting.
To ensure every child feels seen and supported, groups are intentionally kept small. This allows for meaningful relationships, cooperative play, and individualized guidance while creating a calm, welcoming environment where children can thrive.
A Place to Explore,
Grow, and Belong
Membership Options
6 Week Membershp
6-Week Series – $120 Give your preschooler a consistent nature-based experience with our six-week small group membership. This option reserves a steady spot in the same group each week, making it the perfect choice for families seeking a calming routine and steady developmental progress as children grow and learn together in the wild.
Drop-In Classes
Drop-In Classes – $25 per class Enjoy the flexibility of joining us whenever it fits your schedule. Our drop-in option is perfect for busy families who can't commit to all six weeks. Simply reserve your individual spot based on current small group availability and enjoy a playful session of outdoor growth.
Group Class Schedule
Current Class Schedule begins the week of Monday, September 14th through the week of Monday, October 19th.
Our classes are thoughtfully designed with children ages 3–5 in mind, but every child develops at their own pace. If you're wondering whether a class is the right fit for your child, we'd love to help—just reach out!
(Please note that Little Zen Lab meets in the evenings.)
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Move & Groove: Gross Motor Skills
Tuesday
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Little Makers Studio:
Fine Motor Skills
Wednesday
8:30-9:30 AM
Little Nature Explorers:
Sensory Processing
Wednesday
5:30-6:30 PM
Little Zen Lab:
Emotional Regulation; Yoga
Group Sign-Up
Ready to join an adventure? Select your child's favorite group below and choose the option that fits your schedule best—whether it's a one-time drop-in or a full multi-week session.