Today’s children seem to be spending more and more time on screens and less time on playing with real toys. This can result in weaker muscles in the hand and fingers. Developing hand strength in children is super important for everyday functional skills. Kids need to have the adequate muscle strength to use the monkey […]
The April 2019 Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine has been published. Access your FREE issue that includes the following articles: HOW CAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HELP STUDENTS WITH DYSGRAPHIA? WHAT IS MOTOR PLANNING? CORE EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN – POSTURAL PAINTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MEMORY PERFORMANCE IN CHILDREN SPRING COLOR BY NUMBER – FREE PRINTABLE HOW TO […]
To celebrate OT month (or to celebrate Occupational Therapy anytime of year) we have a great FREE Occupational Therapy activity packet for you to download! This packet is loaded with fine motor skills, visual motor skills, handwriting and physical activity all related to Occupational Therapy. What is included in the FREE Occupational Therapy Activity Packet? […]
Are you in search of a twist on tic tac toe? Trust me, Tic Tac Toe is a great game when you need to practice turn taking, handwriting skills, visual spatial skills, and logic. But after awhile it can get repetitive. This free printable is a twist on tic tac toe that includes coloring and […]
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published a longitudinal study on 290 children with cerebral palsy aged 18 months to 5 years of age. The study examined the relationship of self-care in preschool children with cerebral palsy and manual ability. Methodology of the Study on Self-Care in Preschool Children with Cerebral Palsy Each participant was evaluated […]
Think about a time when your child had to use their fine motor skills. Maybe they had to use a pencil to write in school, button their shirt, eat with a fork, or use chopsticks to eat sushi. While it may seem like those activities are no big deal, actually having strong fine motor skills […]
Many preschool classrooms have children sign in each day by writing their first name. For some students this is achievable but for many it encourages poor handwriting habits. During the early preschool years, children are not developmentally ready to form letters. This FREE preschool sign-in sheet is developmentally appropriate for the early preschool years to […]
Pre writing skills are necessary to master in the early years for many important reasons. Just like children need to walk before they can run, students need to master prewriting skills before they can have legible and efficient handwriting. What are Pre Writing Skills? Pre writing skills or handwriting readiness involves practicing writing different shapes […]
Are you looking for children to practice deep breathing? Deep breathing exercises can be an excellent stress management technique for children. In addition, it is an important step to improving core muscle strength. Here are some breathing exercises for kids that are FUN! Blow air to spin a pinwheel. Blow regular bubbles. Head outdoors and […]
Gait and Posture recently published research on dual tasks and walking in children with cerebral palsy compared to typically developing peers. Methodology of the Study on Dual Tasks and Walking The participants included 18 children with cerebral palsy and 19 typically developing controls. Both groups had an average age of 12 years old. Participants were […]