Movement and learning is critical to a student’s success. Check out this A to Z Action Words FREE printable poster to hang up in your classroom. Incorporate movement with any topic by referencing this fun freebie. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How Does the A to Z Action […]
Do your students need help for spelling, reading or fine motor skills? Did you know that gross motor exercises can help fine motor skills, reading, and spelling? Recent research took a close look at motor skills and academics for close to 100 students in the first grade. The researchers wanted to explore how gross motor […]
Maintaining the attention span of children is getting harder and harder. Increased screen time, visually appealing videos, and other distractions are always bombarding students. Teachers and parents want to help the kids but may not know where to start. One idea is to try attention exercises for students. Coordination Attention Exercises for Students – What […]
Here is a FUN smiley face craft activity that will challenge children’s abilities to follow directions, fold, and cut paper all on one single page! You can download it for free in color AND black and white at the bottom of the post. This activity is from the complete Kirigami for Kids Cut and Fold […]
Do you work with students who have deficits in the areas of organizational and planning skills? Many students with ADHD struggle in these areas. Here are 4 evidence based suggestions on how to improve organizational skills in your students with ADHD. What Does the Research Say? Many children and adolescents with ADHD exhibit deficits in […]
Do you work with students who have writing anxiety? Perhaps your students struggle with handwriting and writing assignments and encounter feelings of anxiety and stress when faced with school assignments. Educators, parents, and therapists can possibly help students succeed with their writing assignments with these tips. Suggestions to Help Deal with Writing Anxiety Try playing […]
A recent research study looked closely at action observation, imitation, and autism. The study wanted to explore how neurologically, motor impairments contribute to the deficits and unique neural signatures of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Precognitive embodied simulation is the ability to understand other people’s actions and intentions and implicitly map other’s actions onto […]
So many children are simply fascinated with dinosaurs. This dinosaur maze printable can challenge children to help the T-Rex follow the path to the dinosaur eggs and find the butterfly and bugs along the way. You can download if for free at the bottom of the post. How Does the Dinosaur Maze Printable Work? All […]
If you work with preschoolers or anyone who loves space, this fun FREE preschool space themed printable is perfect for in person or distance learning. It is suitable for preschool age children and older. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Preschool Space Themed Printable and […]
If you work with children who have ADHD or who struggle with emotional regulation, you probably already know that sleep duration and quality can influence children throughout the day. A recent research study looked closely at ADHD, emotional regulation, and sleep. Methodology The participants in the study were divided into three groups: 108 children with […]