I love pool noodles for so many things besides swimming. They make great obstacle courses, balance challenges and more! Have you ever used pool noodles in the classroom? Here are four quick and easy hacks to help with positioning and fidgeting in the classroom. These hacks are great for at home learning too! Pool Noodle […]
Movement in the classroom and brain breaks are becoming more and more popular to help students. What does the research say on exercise and executive function in children? Executive functioning in children include skills such as working memory, impulse control, focus, emotional control, organization, planning, and self-monitoring! Methodology of the Study on Exercise and Executive […]
Wow! Physical Therapy Month snuck up on me this year. September morphed into October somehow. I think maybe because school started so late it has put me in a time warp. I created a quick, encouraging, freebie today to celebrate Physical Therapy Month. You can download it at the bottom of the post. What To […]
Need a quick Halloween puzzle to print to challenge your student’s fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills and handwriting? This one page Halloween Mystery Puzzle will do just that! It is from the complete Halloween Mystery Puzzle packet or find it in the Halloween Bundle. How to Complete the Halloween Puzzle to Print If you […]
Children love to play board games. It is not just about turn taking and having fun, educators and parents can use board games for learning numbers and many other skills. Did you know that mathematical performance is strongly associated with later mathematics and reading achievement? Children need to start learning about numbers at an early […]
Do you work with children who struggle with waiting, sharing or finishing tasks in a timely manner? Sometimes students have deficits in impulse control at school and at home. Educators, therapists and parents can teach impulse control strategies to help students succeed. What Is Impulse Control? Impulse control refers to the ability to think before […]
One of the goals of early childhood education is to encourage social interaction and communication among the children. Teachers and staff must be mindful of how to promote social interaction in the classroom with young children. When a child with a disability participates in an inclusive setting, social competence is foundational for peer relationships and […]
Need a quick printable for early finishers or perhaps a visual motor warm up activity? This FREE School Picture Puzzle is a twist on a word search. Instead of having to find words you have to find images in a certain pattern. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How […]
If you work with students who have ADHD, you have probably observed them struggling with writing tasks. It could be handwriting, computer use actual writing composition performance. A study was conducted on ADHD and writing performance. Methodology of the Study The participants included students in grades 3 to 7, 84 with ADHD and 135 age- […]
Whether it be toilet training a young child or helping a school-aged child with a bathroom routine, there can be many obstacles to overcome to reach full independence in the bathroom. There are many factors to toileting such as body functions, age, physical environment, motor skills, communication skills and routines. How Do You Know […]