There are many different sensory calming activities that children can do to help themselves self-regulate. Each child (and adult) has unique sensory preferences that can help them return their mind and body to a regulated, calm state. You can download a FREE 2 page Calm-O-Meter packet too! Look for the green box. 10 Suggestions for […]
Here is a cute, easy letter A maze for children for a quick, fun activity. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete Printable Easy Mazes – Letters Aa to Zz. How to Complete the Letter A Maze The great thing about free printables is that […]
As our schools become more and more technology based with 1:1 devices, keyboarding has become an even more important skill for ALL students to master and this skill is sometimes addressed in occupational therapy. When students struggle with handwriting such as decreased legibility or slow writing speed, Occupational Therapists may recommend using computers and keyboarding. […]
Flexible seating in classrooms is becoming more and more popular to encourage improve posture, attention and behavior. It also allows for increased movement through the school day and student choice. Stability balls in the classroom are one of the most common choices. Recent research was conducted to help determine using stability balls in the classroom […]
School based occupational therapists and teachers frequently encounter handwriting problems and develop solutions for students with learning disabilities in schools. Many school districts are moving away from handwriting instruction although students are still required to submit handwritten assignments. Children with learning disabilities may have slow, illegible handwriting resulting in decreased written output. Students in early […]
Children with cerebral palsy may experience delays in emotional development as well as physical development. Recent research took a closer look at emotional knowledge in children with cerebral palsy. The researchers wanted to determine if differences were present in emotion knowledge between children with cerebral and their typically developing peers, and examine its associations with […]
If you are working on a transportation unit in PreK or kindergarten (or really any age), these fun transportation activities for preschoolers require no prep and work on fine motor and visual motor skills. There are FREE printables to go along with transportation ideas. Train Track Transportation Activity for Preschoolers or Any Train Loving Kid […]
Wait, what? Clothespin activities for kids? You may be confused. You thought clothespins were for hanging clothes outdoors right? Well guess what? They are a great tool to work on finger and hand strengthening, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination for children. Occupational therapists and Montessori teachers will tell you how often they use […]
Want to add some Summer sizzle to your letter sizing practice? You can download this FREE Summer Letter Sizing activity at the end of the post. What Skills are Practiced with this Activity? When students complete this summer handwriting worksheet they are working on the following skills: How to Complete the Summer Letter Sizing Worksheet […]
Functional Fine Motor Activities for Kids Using Household Items Functional fine motor activities using household items are so important to childhood development. They are the building blocks for higher level skills such as using scissors, drawing, dressing, eating, handwriting and more! Children need to experience frequent practice with fine motor activities to refine the movements […]