The ability to cut is an important developmental skills for children just like learning how to scribble, draw and write. If you are a parent, teacher, support staff, or an occupational therapy provider, it is important to learn more about the science of scissors skills and the developmental progression for children. To determine how a […]
Need some FREE Halloween fine motor PDF activities for kindergarten and older students? Created by an Occupational Therapist, this Halloween Fine Motor Activities Freebie packet is all set to go to practice prewriting, handwriting, and scissors skills. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete Halloween Fine […]
Ghosts. We pretend that they are all around us this time of year, hiding in the dark corners of our homes and in dark forests that are suddenly filled with goblins and ghouls. Children’s imaginations start to go wild! Here are some cute and fun Halloween ghost printables to entertain the kids. You can download […]
It’s been said that we spend the last 50 years of our lives recovering from the first 18. Our childhood experiences heavily influence our level of confidence and self-esteem, with most people gradually improving as they get older; however it can be easier to avoid damage in this process than repair it later on down […]
If you have ever observed a pediatric occupational or physical therapy session, you may have seen therapists working on wheelbarrow walking with their clients. There are many benefits to wheelbarrow walking and it is a great overall body exercise that targets the core muscles. What are the Benefits of Wheelbarrow Walking? This is an excellent […]
Are you ever looking for finger games to play with just your hands? All pediatric therapists love a good game that requires no equipment right? Check out these super fun games! You can download a FREE handout of these games at the bottom of the post. When and Why to Play Finger Games Finger games […]
If you want to teach your students number formation, this FREE number tracing worksheets PDF download is a great place to start! You can download it for FREE at the bottom of the post. These sample pages are from the Write Numbers Now complete packet. Do your students need to learn to produce numerals that […]
The elephant is a large and exciting creature. There are many ways to celebrate this amazing animal, whether it’s through an educational theme or just because they’re super cute! This elephant activity for preschoolers and up will provide a FUN fine motor game for your students! Learn some fun elephant facts for kids too. Print […]
There’s been a lot of debate in the medical community about concussion and screen time. The big question is whether or not people with concussions should be allowed screen time. Recent research took a closer look to determine when one can start using screens again after sustaining a concussion. Research on Concussion and Screen Time […]
Are you familiar with embodied cognition? When movement and learning are combined it may help your students to remember the material. This ABC Exercise Workout freebie includes movement and learning activities to help your students remember letter formation, letter identification, and practice fine and gross motor skills too! You can download it for free at the end […]