Finally, we are posted the results of the survey on related services and section 504 plans. For some reason, we forgot about this one. The good news is there were 343 responses and trends that were recorded. The bad news is many people answered text responses under the OTHER option so the results were a […]
Do you work with students who need to practice following oral and written directions? This FREEBIE includes 4 sample activities from the Following Directions Bundle. Each of the activity pages requires the students to follow oral and written directions such as: Strengthen Cognition These free practice activities will strengthen the following areas of cognition: Get more […]
Research in Developmental Disabilities published research on the benefits of structured bimanual skill practice. Twenty children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) participated in the study in order to determine the importance of skill progression during intensive bimanual practice on movement coordination. Methodology of the Study on the Benefits of Structured Bimanual Skill Practice The […]
Do you get frustrated when you see young children have poor letter formation? Does it bother you when teachers don’t take the time for handwriting instruction? New research indicates that kindergarten teachers need more help for handwriting instruction. They would agree that they need more support in the area of handwriting. Methodology of the Study […]
The American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience published research on 17 children with Down Syndrome (DS) to determine the effect of a vestibular exercise program on balance, coordination, and agility. Methodology The 17 children were recruited from two summer enrichment programs and were divided into two groups based on age (group 1: 9.9 yrs – group 2: 18.4 […]
Do you need an activity to practice symmetry, visual motor and visual closure skills? These cat finish the picture printables are FREE (download at the end of the post). It includes three levels of difficulty: What is visual closure? Visual closure is a visual perceptual skill that allows you to know what an object is […]
Do you work with students who have a difficult time crossing midline? Perhaps they experience visual spatial issues? These crossing midline exercises can not only help children crossing from left to right or right to left, they also encourage bilateral coordination skills, balance and strengthening. Crossing Midline Exercises #1 – Side bends You can perform […]
A systemic review and meta-analysis were recently completed on improving self-regulation skills for all students. There is an increasing amount of evidence supports the positive associations of self-regulation skills with health, social and educational outcomes. Information about the Study on Self-Regulation JAMA Pediatrics completed a systematic review and meta-analysis of rigorously evaluated interventions through July 2016 […]
Are you looking for a cute, unicorn fine motor activity that is free? Well, look no further! This freebie includes the Color, Cut and Glue Unicorn Fine Motor Activity. You can download it at the bottom of the post. How to Complete the Unicorn Activity For preparation, all you have to do is print the […]
Do you want to learn all about Tai Chi for beginners? Tai Chi focuses on specific postures which work to enhance energy flow throughout the body. It releases stress both in the mind and throughout the body and helps to improve the smoothness and flexibility within the joints. All ages can benefit from the practice […]