The ability to complete the functional tasks of navigating the community, such as crossing the street, develops along a continuum. Children need motor skills, visual perceptual skills, balance skills and safety awareness to be independent in the community. The developmental progression of the following community skills will be addressed: walking up/down ramps, curbs, different surfaces, […]
Are your students learning CVC words? Created by an Occupational Therapist, this FREE CVC Worksheet PDF is for early learners who are starting to learn, read, and write CVC sight words. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete CVC Word Worksheets bundle that includes 300 […]
Do you need to practice visual closure skills? Check out this FREE complete the picture activity to challenge your students. You can download this Caterpillar Clones free printables at the bottom of the post. If you want more activities like this one, check out the Complete the Picture digital download which includes 25 exercises with three levels […]
Are you in search of a finger labyrinth printable or perhaps you want to find out what a finger labyrinth even is? This Finger Labyrinth is a winding path for you to trace to relax and calm your body. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. The freebie is from […]
Are you concerned about your child’s development? Do you want to learn more about the stages of play in children so you know what to expect? Play is critical for healthy child development. If you worry about how your child plays and how they interact with their environment, it is okay! Every parent is anxious […]
During this Spring, why not get children started with gardening? There are many benefits of gardening for children especially with regards to sensory motor exploration. Children love to complete a project from start to finish and gardening can provide kids a fun way to accomplish this with wonderful end results. Gardening is a Multi-Sensory Activity […]
Ingrid C. King, MScOT, BOT is an Occupational Therapist & School Readiness Consultant who has written several publications, webinars, and screenings to facility healthy childhood development. She has been a vendor on Your Therapy Source since 2015. One of her most popular resources is the Songs & Games for Fantastic Fingers® program which is a […]
Do you allow children to explore enough? There are many benefits to risky play for children. Risk taking is so important throughout childhood. This type of play allows children to recognize and evaluate a challenge and decide on a plan of action. What is Risky Play? Risky play has been defined as thrilling and exciting […]
Pre writing activities for preschoolers are necessary to help children to develop the skills needed for legible handwriting and higher level visual perceptual skills. The suggestions below help students to work on early writing skills before they ever pick up a pencil. Pre-writing skills are necessary to master in the early years for many […]
Calming activities for kids can range from quiet activities such as deep breathing to physical activity breaks. This is an excellent freebie that combines deep breathing with play dough to help students to calm and self-regulate. The students can also complete a written reflection on what activities help them to feel happy. You can download […]