It’s hard to think of a more enjoyable and creative activity than drawing, but for some kids it can be difficult in the beginning. The brain needs exercise just like any other muscle-and we all know how those early days of trying new skills are tough! This free creative drawing for kids art project is […]
Are you working on helping children to learn about their feelings and emotions? This feelings game printable is a fun way to learn about happiness and practice fine motor skills too! You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Feelings Games Printable Fine Motor Activity Looking for […]
Do your students have daily recess? Does your school promote longer recess periods? Research shows us that there are many benefits to recess. It can even help with executive function skills. Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, task monitoring, self-monitoring, inhibition, emotional control, and shifting/flexibility. Wow! Those are lot of super important […]
As pediatric therapists, we often recommend how many sessions of therapy to provide. Do you ever stop to consider what is the most effective frequency for motor skill groups? Here is a small but relevant study regarding the effectiveness of two group programs on visual-motor integration, motor proficiency, gross-motor skills, and parental perception of motor […]
Do you work with students who need help taking organized notes? Do you have students who struggle with working memory? The Cornell Note Taking System can help you learn how to take organized notes. Students will not only take effective, organized notes, they can also study the material. The Cornell method was a system created by Walter […]
Need some FREE Fall fine motor activities for kindergarten and older students? Created by an Occupational Therapist, this Fall Fine Motor Activities Freebie packet is all set to go to practice prewriting, handwriting, and scissors skills. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete Fall Fine Motor […]
The current state of understanding about how to best promote child engagement in occupational therapy is forming, but the research is limited. While it may seem obvious that engaging a child will lead them to feel more comfortable with the therapist and open up their mind (or body) for physical activity or mental stimulation as […]
Have you ever stopped to consider how many benefits of board games there are for children? It is somewhat surprising how a set of simple game board, dice, a deck of cards and tokens can have big effects on the growth of a child. What is more surprising is that, game boards that are designed […]
It is that time of year again! The air gets chilly and apples are ready to be picked. Yum! Bring this fun theme into your school day with these FREE apple tracing worksheets. You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. This freebie is a perfect compliment to the Apple Sensory […]