What are Visual Motor Skills? Visual motor skills, otherwise known as visual motor integration is the ability to interpret visual information and respond with a motor action. For example, you see a baseball and you respond by moving your hands to catch the baseball. Research indicates that visual motor skills are related to academic performance […]
Perhaps you are a parent or school staff member who recently read an occupational therapy report and wondered what are in hand manipulation skills? In simple terms, it is the ability to pick up and use an object with one hand. There are three types of in hand manipulation skills: translation, shift, and rotation. Three […]
What is letter formation and why is it so important for children to learn? You may wonder if learning how to write letters is a high priority skill during this age of technology. Well, guess what? It is extremely important for children. Letter formation is the ability to form the letters of the alphabet correctly. […]
From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads hit the pillow at night, we are incredibly busy. We have our family life, our work obligations and our “work family” that we focus on every day. This fast-paced lifestyle can feel overwhelming and stressful. We need to stop and learn how to […]
Have you heard the phrase “personal space bubble”? If you work with children or in education, you most likely have heard it being said multiple times. Or perhaps you have seen it action when children are not always the best at respecting someone’s personal space bubble. A personal space bubble is an imaginary bubble around […]
If you need a quick and simple brain break activity that encourage movement and self-regulation, check out these animal exercises for kids! There are three free printables you can download at the bottom of this blog post. Benefits of Physical Activity for Kids Yes, of course, exercise is important for the healthy development of children. […]
Do you want to help with self-regulation for preschoolers? If yes, that is awesome because the ability to self-regulate in preschoolers is a predictor of school readiness and early school achievement. Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results […]
Are you familiar with the importance of the brain development of executive function in children? The skills are essential for students to thrive in the school setting. A recent research article did a longitudinal study examining executive function in children who were kindergarten age through third grade with academic difficulties. Executive Function in Children Executive […]
Teachers, therapists, and parents oftentimes work very hard to create positive, productive, and fun learning environments for our children. Let’s face it – students are not always compliant. And on occasion, there are students who have behavioral difficulties. Here are several low intensity, evidence-based behavior interventions that teachers and parents can do to help students […]
Do you want to create a space in your classroom or home to help children to calm down? These calm down corner ideas are all FREE to print to help your students take a break. Calm Down Corner Ideas to Print and Use This Just Breathe poster is perfect to set the mood in the […]