Occupational Therapy Handwriting Research

WHY ARE CHILDREN REFERRED FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HANDWRITING HELP? Read about the research for what interventions can help.

Do you have questions about occupational therapy and handwriting? Perhaps you wonder what the evidence is to support occupational therapy interventions for handwriting. Researchers did a scoping evidence review on handwriting deficits in elementary-aged school children. WHY ARE CHILDREN REFERRED FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HANDWRITING HELP? Many children struggle with poor handwriting, and this can be […]

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Infant Positioning – Mythbusting

Occupational and physical therapists are trained to provide education and information regarding infant positioning for families. You can download a FREE handout at the bottom of this blog post.

There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to the best way to position your infant especially when it comes to babies with special needs. Let’s bust some of these myths and get the facts straight! Occupational and physical therapists are trained to provide education and information regarding infant positioning for families. You can […]

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COPING SKILLS FOR TEENS

Learn coping skills for teens in order to help teenagers figure out how to cope with the many challenges and stressors they encounter.

It can be tough being a teen. There’s so much pressure to fit in and act a certain way, and it seems like everyone has something they’re dealing with. For some teens, it can feel like there’s no way out. In recent years, the pandemic has made things even more difficult and stressful for teens. […]

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I Can Statements PDF – Free

This free resource PDF includes 16 I Can Statements Poster Pack for your class to be used for visual displays around the room.

I Can Statements are powerful learning tools. When these resources are used correctly, these statements can help students understand what they are expected to do and why. If you’re interested in using I Can Statements in your classroom, you can download a free PDF at the bottom of this post. This free resource PDF includes […]

Jump Rope Activities for Elementary Students

If you can hop to the rhythm, try this inexpensive cardiovascular workout using jump rope activities for elementary students and older!

If you can hop to the rhythm, try this inexpensive cardiovascular workout using jump rope activities for elementary students and older! Jumping rope helps improve muscular endurance, coordination, and brain function, the American Heart Association states. Before any jump-rope game, strap on supportive athletic shoes and warm up. Using a jump rope for other activities […]

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Sleep for Kindergarteners

Sleep for kindergarteners is extremely important for success in the classroom. Read the research and strategies to help.

Getting ready to start kindergarten is a big transition for little kids. Often times parents are getting their children ready with preschool, enrichment activities, outdoor playtime and more. Sometimes some of the most simple strategies can be overlooked. For example, sleep for kindergarteners is extremely important for success in the classroom. WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH […]