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Snowflake Visual Closure Free Printable

Visual perception skills play an important role in how students read, write, copy information, and make sense of what they see on the page. Visual closure is one of these foundational skills. It allows a child to recognize a whole image when only parts of it are visible. The Snowflake Visual Closure Free Printable is […]

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OPPOSITES SENSORY MOTOR ACTIVITY FREE PRINTABLE

The Opposites Sensory Motor Activity Free Printable is an easy, no-prep way to combine movement, body awareness, and cognitive flexibility in one engaging activity. By acting out opposite actions, students practice listening skills, motor planning, self-regulation, and social interaction, all while moving their bodies. This printable works well as a whole-group movement game, a small-group […]

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Interoception in the Classroom: How Internal Body Awareness Shapes Regulation and Participation

In classrooms, students are expected to regulate emotions, maintain attention, transition between activities, and participate socially and academically throughout the day. When these skills break down, challenges are often addressed through behavioral supports, academic accommodations, or environmental modifications. However, an underlying system frequently influences all of these areas. Learn more about how interoception in the […]

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Thermosensory Signals and Self Regulation

Understanding how thermosensory signals and self regulation interact can support educators and therapists in thinking more broadly about the sensory context of learning. Thermosensory signals include skin temperature and the perception of warmth or cold. In adult research, these signals have been linked not only to physical regulation but also to how individuals experience their […]

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Motor Development And ADHD In School-Age Children

Understanding how motor development and ADHD are related is important for educators and school-based therapists supporting student participation, learning, and classroom engagement. Motor skills influence how students access instruction, complete academic tasks, and regulate attention throughout the school day. Research increasingly suggests that motor development and attention are interconnected processes that shape functional performance in […]

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Calming Movements – Quick Brain Breaks (No Deep Breaths Needed!)

Classrooms place constant demands on students’ attention, self-control, and emotional regulation. Students are expected to sit, listen, process information, manage sensory input, and shift between tasks throughout the day. When regulation breaks down, common strategies often focus on verbal reminders, breathing exercises, or asking students to “calm down.” These calming movements offer an easy way […]

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Snowflake Symmetrical Coordination Free Printables

Winter themed activities are a great opportunity to build coordination skills while keeping students engaged. These Snowflake Symmetrical Coordination Free Printables combine visual symmetry with whole-body and fine motor movement, making them a versatile tool for classrooms, therapy sessions, and home use. The activity encourages students to move both sides of their body together while […]

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Anxiety and Visual Processing

Classrooms place constant demands on visual attention. Students are expected to manage busy walls, worksheets, screens, peer movement, and instructional materials throughout the day. While some students move through these environments with ease, others appear quickly overwhelmed or fatigued. Understanding how trait anxiety and visual processing are associated can help educators and therapists think more […]