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12 Printable Halloween Freebies

Need some last minute Halloween activities? Here are 12 free printable activities: 1. 4 Pages from Halloween Handwriting Activities at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/files/Halloween_free_sample.pdf 2. Halloween Clothes Pin Mat at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freehalloweenmat.html 3. Pumpkin Patch Fine Motor Game at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freepumpkinpatch.html 4. Jack O Lantern Challenge Maze at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freejackolanternmaze.html 5. Copy the Clay Monsters at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeclaymonster.html 6. Halloween Handwriting Hunt at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/hwhuntshalloweenfree.html 7. Halloween Door Hanger […]

October 24, 2014/1 Comment/by Your Therapy Source

autism, fine motor skills, handwriting, pediatric occupational therapy

Make Your Own Comics

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 […]

October 22, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

#pediOT, fine motor skills, pediatric occupational therapy

3 Fine Motor Activities with Buttons – Video

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

September 11, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

fine motor skills, goal setting, goals, gross motor skills, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy

3 Ways to Indicate a Child Has Mastered a New Skill

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 […]

July 23, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

fine motor skills, life skills, pediatric occupational therapy

3 Hand Strengthening Activities in the Kitchen

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 […]

July 16, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

handwriting, visual motor skills, fine motor skills

Predicting Handwriting Using Reading, Fine Motor and Visual Motor Skills

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. […]

June 19, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

fine motor skills, free stuff, free fine motor

Free Frog Grid Drawing

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]

June 18, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

fine motor skills, gross motor, gross motor skills, handwriting, outdoor activities, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy, Uncategorized, #pediOT

My Favorite Summer Activity Plus Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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 […]

May 30, 2014/5 Comments/by Your Therapy Source

fine motor skills, pediatric occupational therapy

Easy Hole Punch

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 […]

May 17, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

common core, fine motor skills, math, pediatric occupational therapy, sensory processing disorder

Simple Sensory and Fine Motor Counting Bin

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 […]

May 13, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

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