Do you want to learn how to make toilet paper roll monsters? Recycled craft projects are a great way for children to practice fine motor skills, following step by step directions, and being creative. All with materials you have around your house! This activity even comes with a free monster parts printable for you to […]
Do you work with preschoolers? If you do, you know how important executive functions skills are for success in the classroom. At this young age, children are working very hard to develop skills such as inhibition, working memory skills, and more. Recent research took a closer look at how you can help develop executive functioning […]
Are you familiar with the pincer grasp? The pincer grasp is when the thumb and the index finger work together to pick up small objects. In comparison, the tripod grasp is when the thumb, index and middle finger work together to pick up small objects. We use the pincer and tripod grasps to pick up […]
Getting your students to apply the correct amount of handwriting pressure when writing or drawing can be a struggle sometimes. It can also result in ripped paper, broken pencils, frustrated kids, or illegible writing. Children may need practice to learn how to apply the right amount of pressure when writing. Try this FREE Handwriting Pressure […]
Some children are highly self-motivated. They possess a continuous drive to give their best 100% of the time. Other children are less enthusiastic. Some children require assistance in learning to do their best, particularly at school. Life is more challenging if approached with minimal effort. Parents and teachers need to learn how to motivate children […]
Teaching handwriting to children is a complex task. Some classrooms no longer teach handwriting and students struggle to master legible writing and fluency when it comes to written expression. There are many factors to consider that affect the student’s abilities from fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, hand strength, seating, desk height, motivation, and more! […]
Do you want to learn how to draw a monster truck with kids? Then you are at the right place! Here you can follow along the step by step directions to learn how to draw a fun monster truck. Kids (and adults) love these big, loud, cars that look really scary making sharp turns and […]
Dysgraphia is defined as impaired handwriting legibility. It is categorized with developmental coordination disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The Journal of Attention Disorders published research on the prevalence of dysgraphia by age across all grade levels in students with ADHD or autism. Dysgraphia and School Think of how often students […]
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published research on therapeutic interventions for cerebral palsy. The goal was to provide recommendations to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy. Methodology An expert panel used various methods to assess the evidence and made recommendations. The recommendations compiled in the guidelines were based on three […]
This shape matching activity for preschoolers and older children is a fun way to introduce shapes. It reinforces the concept of shapes by giving kids an opportunity to identify 2D shapes like circle, square, plus, and triangle. You can download it for FREE at the bottom of the post. How Does the Shape Matching Activity […]