Parenting is one of the most challenging roles. At different times, parents may feel they have failed their children in some way. However, it is essential that we do not get so caught up in the negative emotions that we lose sight of the importance of the role parent’s play in children’s lives. Keeping a […]
Play skills are essential for young children with disabilities to practice during early development. Research indicates that play is associated with improved social and communication skills and promotes improved physical and mental health. In addition, play provides opportunities to foster relationships with caregivers and peers. Obviously, there are many different types of play such as […]
Are you looking for a “just right” challenge to trace ice cream? Do you need your students to practice their pre-writing or handwriting skills? Follow the path around the ice cream cone to complete the simple maze. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Get the Trace Ice […]
Did you know that mindfulness for preschoolers can help with executive functioning, academic skills and social skills? Researchers have explored this topic and have found that mindfulness techniques can be very beneficial when it comes to preschoolers. What Does the Research Say About Mindfulness for Preschoolers? There have been several studies that recognize the benefits […]
Starting in infancy, children begin to develop skills through imitation. For young children with disabilities, this can be a more difficult skill to master due to cognitive, social, emotional, or motor skill deficits. Educators, therapists, and parents can try various strategies and activities to improve imitation skills in young children with disabilities. What Does the […]
Need a fun shark game for kids to play? Add this FREE sensory motor printable to your bag of tricks and pull it out the next time Baby Shark starts playing. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Get the Shark Game for Kids Freebie How to Play […]
Origami is fun and easy. Not to mention it works on fine motor skills, visual spatial skills and following directions! You can download the step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami fish. The easy origami fish for kids template is helpful to follow along. You can download it at the bottom of the post […]
Whether your child or the students that you work with are in elementary school, high school or college, chances are you have a future rock star on your hands. They have big dreams and they want to achieve them. How can you help reach these goals for children? It is important to make sure children […]
Did you know that core stability exercises can improve hand functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy? Recent research examined the effectiveness of core stability exercises on hand functions in 52 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (ages 6-8 years old). Methodology The children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy were randomly assigned to two (control and study) […]
I Spy Dinosaurs printable PDF is a simple find and color activity featuring 14 kids to search for in the black and white picture. Print out the dinosaur activity page or edit the PDF and mark it up on your screen. You can download it for FREE at the bottom of this post. Dinosaurs have […]