MakeBeliefsComix (http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/) is a FREE website that has been around for some time now. I have recommended it before but now they added even more! There are new characters and clip art. In addition, they have added a new section on how to use MakeBeliefsComix with children who may have autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities […]
Here are three fine motor activities to do with buttons – button “geoboard”, button snake and button matching snake. Watch the video for how to make these items at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videobutton.html
Once a child has achieved a new motor skill check the following ways to determine if the child has truly mastered the skill: 1. Can the child demonstrate the skill in all environments? 2. Can the child explain why and when he/she will use the new skill? 3. Can the child teach the new skill […]
Here are three ways to strengthen the muscles in the hands using simple items from around the kitchen: 1. Garlic Press and Mini Sponges: Cut up and wet some sponges. The child puts a mini sponge into the garlic press and squeezes the water out of the sponge. Not only does this strengthen the muscles […]
The Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention has published research on predicting handwriting performance in kindergarteners using reading, fine motor and visual motor measures. During the second semester of kindergarten, 48 students were assessed and the following results were recorded: 1. significant correlations were found between reading, handwriting, fine-motor, and visual-motor measures. 2. […]
Practice spatial reasoning, visual motor skills and visual closure skills with this freebie from Grid Drawing. Download it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/griddrawingfreebie.html [subscribe2]
When asked to participate in this blog hop with a recommendation for a favorite summer time activity, I knew what my answer was right away. Sidewalk chalk is my absolute favorite. Depending upon how you use it, sidewalk chalk can encourage physical activity, fine motor, gross motor and visual perceptual skills. Now of course […]
I found this one hole puncher at Staples for $2 that is much easier to use than a traditional hole puncher. In addition, it offers a different type of resistance versus a traditional hole puncher. Instead of gripping it with the hand, you use it with the finger tips or you could use the palm […]
I love sensory bins and am always impressed by all the fun ones I see on Pinterest. The only problem is some of them would cost a fortune to make or are too hard to clean up (rice is such a pain to pick up off of the rug). I am all for messy play […]
Here are three simple activities using craft sticks to help learn horizontal, vertical and diagonal pre-writing strokes. Using the craft sticks makes the child associate linear objects with lines and provides a more kinesthetic approach versus just drawing lines. Find out more information about the activities at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeprewriting.html