Have you noticed that children are frequently overstimulated, fidgety, or constantly on the go? In today’s fast-paced society it can be very difficult to help children be present in the moment, slow down. and ready to learn. Here is a fun, simple strengthening exercise and motor timing game that requires no equipment – the slow […]
If you work with children who have development coordination disorder (DCD) or are at risk for DCD, you have probably noticed that there may be deficits in motor timing. A recent research study took a closer look at time perception and children with DCD. Methodology More than 60 children who were ages 6-7 years old […]
Do you work with certain children and you find yourself always saying “hurry” or “finish up”? Perhaps you observe in the classroom that certain students are always last when completing assignments even when they are focused and paying attention. Maybe their speed is slower when completing motor skill tasks or you wonder if they are […]
Lately, I have been using a free metronome app on the iPhone to help teach gross motor skills. There are several metronome apps so pick the one that works best for you. I downloaded this one since it was free and it works fine for my purposes. Basically you can set the beat on the […]