Do you wonder if sensory processing and executive function skills are related? Is there an association between the two? Sensory processing is receiving sensory input, organizing the input, and formulating a plan of action or response based on that input. Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, task monitoring, self-monitoring, inhibition, emotional control, […]
If you work in occupational therapy, it can feel like a hamster wheel sometimes. You are so busy with your day to day schedules, working with all of your clients. This printable highlights the devotion and importance of occupational therapy – you can download it for free at the bottom of the post. This job […]
When you look to cross the street or bend over to pick a pencil up off the floor, you are using visual spatial skills. This skill is extremely important for every day function for school success and even how you socialize with others. Let’s take a closer look at what are visual spatial skills and […]
If you work in a school, you can most likely relate to feeling extremely busy, overworked, and just plain stressed out. Whether it be report card time, IEP progress reports, or the daily routine it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Educators, related service providers, administration, (or whatever your title is) can benefits from learning […]
Do you work with students who struggle with their executive functioning skills such as inhibition or emotional control? Mindfulness interventions may help students with their executive functioning skills. A research study took a closer look at mindfulness and executive functioning. What Are Executive Function Skills? Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, task […]
Are you in search of free printable play dough mats to help develop fine motor skills and muscle strengthening in the fingers and hands for your students or children? This freebie is sample pages from the complete Play Dough Mats – Shapes, Letters, Numbers. You can download it for free at the bottom of the […]
Want to learn a new tip on how to improve attention span? Research tells us that going outdoors and spending time in nature can help to improve attention span in as little as 20 minutes! What Does the Research Say on How to Improve Attention Span By Going Outdoors? The Journal of Attention Disorders published […]
Do you need new ideas for quick movement and learning activities? Perhaps you are working on handwriting skills or maybe you need an indoor recess idea? This FREE Scavenger Hunt Categories printable is a ready to go, FUN activity for your students. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It […]
It’s never too early to introduce the importance of exercise for kids, since an active lifestyle can be a lifelong habit. Educators and parents can help encourage children to get more exercise at home and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children get 60 minutes of physical activity every day. […]
Are you aware of the benefits of handwriting vs typing for students? Would you think that handwriting your notes vs typing may help memory, writing, or comprehension? It may even help you get better grades on a quiz! More and more students are using technology at a younger age. Many think handwriting may become obsolete […]