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How to End the Year on a High Note (Even If You’re Exhausted)
Let’s be real by the end of the school year, most school-based therapists are running on fumes. You’re juggling evaluations, makeup sessions, IEP meetings, and maybe even a few end-of-year surprises. The paperwork pile is growing, your sticky notes have sticky notes, and summer break can’t come soon enough. Before you completely unplug (and you […]
Free Visual Spatial Worksheets
If you’re looking for an engaging way to challenge visual spatial skills, these FREE VISUAL SPATIAL WORKSHEETS are just what you need. Perfect for therapy sessions, classroom centers, or at-home learning, these two sample pages encourage children to strengthen visual perception while having fun. Whether your students love puzzles or just need extra practice, these […]
The Benefits of Whole Body Movement Play
Whole body movement play is not just fun, it’s foundational. When children climb, crawl, spin, balance, or chase, they’re doing more than being active. These full-body movements support brain development, emotional regulation, social interaction, and physical coordination. Play that engages the whole body helps children develop, especially when the environment invites exploration, imagination, and physical […]
Free Prewriting Worksheet Packet
This Free Prewriting Worksheet Packet is a fun and simple way to help young children build prewriting skills through visual matching and line drawing. After one of my occupational therapy readers reached out with a request, I designed these worksheets with engaging themes like dogs, cake slices, and emoji faces. The fine motor practice freebie […]
Exploring the Art of Therapy in Ayres Sensory Integration®
A recent qualitative study published in PLOS ONE offers meaningful insight into what makes therapy effective when using the Ayres Sensory Integration approach. The research by Williams and Daly-Lynn (2025) highlights the importance of human connection, carefully setting the “just right challenge,” and experiencing “flow” during therapy sessions. For school-based occupational therapists, physical therapists, special […]
How are Temperature, Air Pressure and Sensory Processing Related?
Environmental changes like air pressure and temperature shifts are a part of everyday life. But for individuals with sensory processing differences, including many children, these shifts can influence how their body feels, how they behave, and how they function in school and at home. Understanding temperature, air pressure and sensory processing can help caregivers, educators, […]
Air Write Letters Free Printable Packet
Try this Air Write Letters of the Alphabet Song! It’s a simple activity where students air write letters along with a catchy tune. The video displays each letter as it’s sung, encouraging children to follow along by moving their arms and fingers through the air to form the shapes of each letter. This multisensory method […]
Handwriting and Literacy Development
Handwriting and literacy development are closely connected, according to recent research that reveals how writing by hand helps young children learn to read more effectively than typing. As digital tools become more common in classrooms, this new evidence highlights the importance of keeping handwriting a core part of early education. Why Handwriting Matters More Than […]
Superhero Puzzle Free Printable
The Superhero Puzzle Free Printable is an engaging activity that helps kids build attention to detail, visual scanning, and problem-solving skills. Children will search for mystery superhero names by eliminating any letters that appear more than once in a word. It is a fun challenge that feels like a game but supports important learning skills […]
The Power of Deep Breathing for Students
Students today, even from a young age, face increasing stress, busy schedules, and emotional ups and downs. Whether you’re a pediatric therapist, teacher, or parent, one simple yet powerful tool you can teach is deep breathing. It’s easy to learn, free, and can be practiced anywhere. Learn more about the benefits of deep breathing for […]