Students love to set goals and it can help them succeed in school. Pointing your students towards a future and helping them achieve their dreams helps motivate them in many ways. We love to see our students succeed! This goal setting worksheet for students PDF is a FREE download that you can access at the […]
There are many benefits and ways of encouraging core strengthening exercises for kids. A simple definition of core strengthening exercises for kids are performing body muscle exercises or activities that promote strength and stability in the back, stomach, hips, and shoulders. These types of exercises not only build core muscles but also develop core strength, […]
The ability to understand the feelings of others is an important skill for healthy, prosperous relationships and social connections. Research has found that parents who know how to foster empathy in their children weren’t born with this knowledge – they learned and applied it. And you can learn teaching empathy to kids too! It’s tricky […]
Would you like to challenge your student’s fine motor, gross motor, and visual perceptual skills all on ONE handy dandy worksheet? We all love NO PREP, ready to go activities and this Cut and Paste Exercise free printable is one of them for sure! You can download it for free at the bottom of the […]
When your kid starts to fuss, are you tempted to pull out a tablet or your phone? There’s no shame in that. It can be hard figuring what other calming techniques for kids can be used when we’re desperate and our little ones won’t stop crying or throwing tantrums at the supermarket. You can download […]
I’m excited to share a new freebie for educators, teachers, parents, and therapists. This Color By Letter A PDF freebie can be used with students to practice letter identification, visual scanning, visual motor and visual spatial skills. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete packet […]
Pencil control worksheets are a useful tool for children who may have difficulty with handwriting and fine motor skills. They provide the opportunity to improve pencil control, develop muscle memory, clarify letter formation, and encourage practice. With this in mind, it is no wonder why pencil control worksheets can be so beneficial to students of […]
Do you work with children who have cerebral palsy? Recent research on upper limb training dosage and functional improvements was published in the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. This research review was conducted to quantify which rehabilitation training approaches and doses results in the largest clinically significant functional improvements. Results of the Study This systematic review […]
Do you work with students who have ADHD? Recent research took a close look at mindfulness and ADHD to see if this intervention would help with the deficits in executive functioning, including working memory, inhibition, planning, family environment, or cognitive flexibility. Need Mindfulness Resources for Your Classroom? If you need help with mindfulness in your […]
When working on motor skills with children who have cerebral palsy, do you consider pain management as well? A recent study took a close look at pain levels, motor skill abilities and children with cerebral palsy. Methodology – Study on Cerebral Palsy, Pain, and Motor Skills Data was extracted from a national survey completed by […]