Goal settings for students is a critical skills that needs to be taught. When students set goals and learn from them, it can help lead to increased motivation, accomplishments, and personal satisfaction. Think about a time that you set a goal for yourself. Perhaps it was to create a new lesson, start a new activity […]
What to help your students with working memory? Researchers have explored the association between exercise and working memory and have found that aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and coordination are all associated with working memory. Working memory is an important skills for students for reading, writing, math, following directions, and more. This executive function skills is […]
Do you need ideas to increase power in children? The definition of power is (force x distance) ÷ time. In other words power is the product of strength and speed over time. There are many different power exercises for kids that they can work on to improve their potential. Many times children who receive therapy services […]
Need to entertain the kids for on May 5th? Check out this completely FREE Cinco De Mayo coloring pages digital download. The 7 pages digital coloring book includes a variety of pages to choose from to celebrate this festive holiday. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. Cinco De Mayo […]
Kids love the simplicity and excitement of fishing. Bring this theme indoors with some of these fishing games for kids. The fishing theme will be a huge hit. You can use these games in any order or warm up with a movement activity, complete fine motor or visual perceptual activities and then finish with fish […]
Are your students participating in a garden theme? Created by an Occupational Therapist, this Garden Fine Motor Freebie packet is all set to go to practice pre-writing and scissors skills. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete Spring Gardens packet that includes 30 NO PREP activity […]
Do your students struggle with letter reversals? Often time, students may struggle with letter b and d confusion. These free printables can help reinforce the direction of the letter B and D. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Letter b and d Confusion Freebie What […]
Do you provide sensory groups during your therapy sessions or as brain breaks in the classroom? Is it ever a struggle for children to participate? Do you find that some children have the motor skills when playing alone but then have difficulties when they start playing in a group game? There are several brain benefits […]
Writing posture in school may be more important than you realize. If you look around a classroom, often times you will see students slumped over in their seats, wiggling, or slouching. It is hard work to maintain good posture especially when talking about proper handwriting posture. Students need to learn how to maintain proper writing […]
Are you teaching or reviewing the solar system or space themed lessons? These FREE space printables for your students might be just what you are looking for to practice handwriting and visual motor skills while reinforcing concepts. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Space Printables […]