Perhaps you are reading an occupational therapy evaluation or maybe an article on the internet, and you are wondering what is sensory modulation? The definition of sensory modulation has been described by researchers as the following: “Sensory modulation is considered a twofold process. It originates in the central nervous system as the neurological ability […]
Need some FREE Holiday fine motor PDF activities for kindergarten and older students? Created by an Occupational Therapist, this Holiday 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 Holiday Fine […]
Here is a super simple Santa brain break to help you get moving this holiday season. Hit play on the video or print the handout to increase your physical activity this Christmas season. The kids will have lots of fun dancing like Santa Claus. How Does the Santa Brain Break Work? This fun brain break […]
Mindfulness is the ability to live in the moment with an open mind and attention to the present. In order to live in the moment, one must be able to bring attention and awareness to all of the sensory, cognitive, and emotional aspects of the current experience. Focused breathing, meditation and yoga are a few examples of how one […]
Need some Christmas brain breaks in a hurry? Check out this super FUN video that the kids can follow along and do exercises with some holiday friends. You can watch the video on YouTube or download a handout with a QR code to the video to send home with your students during the holidays. When […]
Do you work with students who have trouble with organizational skills? It can be very difficult to manage assignments, books, backpack, notebooks, calculators, folders, pens and pencils especially when you have to move from class to class. Today with 1:1 technology, students are bombarded with distractions. It is critical that they establish routines to stay on […]
Yoga is simply amazing for children and adults. It provides wonderful opportunities to complete mind and body exercises that include strengthening and stretching. These FREE yoga coloring pages can further reinforce 6 different yoga poses and bring in the calming and creative aspect of coloring to your yoga sessions! You can download the free printable […]
Self-regulation is the ability to focus and prioritize tasks, stay organized and manage time. It also requires self-awareness. Self-regulation skills help students be more successful academically as well as socially. The ability to self-regulate also influences a student’s behavior. Educators, parents, and other professionals can provide self-regulation strategies to help their students succeed! You can […]
Are you working on a community helper unit with your students? These community helper coloring pages are great for the kids in your classroom when you are learning about all the wonderful people who help us in our neighborhoods. Perfect for preschoolers and older, download your FREE copy of these community helper coloring sheets at […]
If you work or parent individuals with autism, you are familiar with the individuality of sensory preferences. Oftentimes, we observe sensory reactions that are not typical or vary greatly from one child to another. Recent research took a closer look at autism and sensory processing disorder to determine if there were any patterns or similarities. […]