Benefits of Group Occupational THerapy Or Group Physical Therapy Many children receive group occupational therapy or group physical therapy sessions. The group sessions may include 2-5 children or sometimes more depending upon the state where you provide school-based therapy services. Children benefit from group occupational therapy sessions or group PT sessions by: modeling their peers. […]
As therapists, we frequently provide physical activities for children to promote muscle strengthening, range of motion, balance, motor skills and coordination. We must not forget that the emotional development of children through active play is very beneficial. Physical, active play can help children to: express emotions such as smiling and laughing negotiate with peers during […]
Make this adorable shape people craftivity to have some fine motor fun! You can download it for free at the end of the post. Shape People Craftivity – Circle Project Print the freebie below. It includes the step by step directions and the black and white printable. To start trace, write or read the circle […]
As more and more children are exposed to increased amounts of screen time, it is important to take a close look at how technology affects the attention span of children. The latest research indicates that children spend hours per day interacting with screens. During the early years of childhood development, hours of screen time can […]
With automation and technology advancing everyday, today’s students need to learn how to think critically and problem solve. These are skills that require extensive nurturing throughout childhood development. One way teachers, therapists, and parents can help is to ask critical thinking questions for kids throughout the day. Not only does this build problem-solving skills it […]
Are you looking for inspiration and research to support yoga in the kindergarten classroom? Kindergarten has become the new first grade. Young students have high expectations in terms of cognitive load and attention span. Recent research indicates that performing yoga in the kindergarten classroom can be very beneficial for young students. What was the study […]
Are you wondering how to teach a child to write his name? Where do you even begin? You might think you pick up a pencil and just get started. Actually, there are many precursor skills that children need to learn before writing their name. Some of the best suggestions on how to teach a child […]
A key visual perceptual skill for children to develop is visual tracking. These skills develop at birth and continue to develop and advance as children get older. Teachers, pediatric occupational and physical therapists and parents should be educated on the importance of the development of all visual perceptual skills in children. What is visual tracking? […]
Reflecting back on the more than 20 years since I graduated with my Master’s degree, I realize there are some crucial topics that were not mentioned during my training years. There is so much learning on the job as a school-based therapist (OT or PT)! Here are my thoughts on what the University forgot to […]
Do you struggle to manage challenging behaviors in preschoolers? The academic expectations in preschool continue to advance leaving some children to “act out” or have trouble following the school routine. Perhaps you have tried behavior interventions like reward charts or positive behavior supports but nothing seems to make a difference. Considering that self-regulation skills and […]