Did you know some research indicates that brain activation when identifying letters is influenced by previous handwriting of letters? Researchers at Indiana University have published several research articles on visual perceptual skills in children. One article that was published in Trends in Neuroscience and Education examined 15 preliterate, right handed children (ages 4.2-5 years old). During functional MRI scanning, […]
Schools continue to increase the amount of work that is expected of students. For students who struggle to keep pace or understand the material, assistive technology can sometimes be a game changer. As school based therapists (OTs, PTs and Speech therapists) we must always be learning and developing new skills to help students access technology. […]
Here is a freebie from the latest packet – Fall Visual Perceptual Puzzles. Challenge visual motor, visual spatial and motor planning skills with this Fall themed activity. You can download it here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/vpfallfreebie.html
We all know that movement is crucial to learning academic material. This printable, Sight Word Mix Up game, is being offered as part of the part of the Active Learning: Brain Building Through Movement series hosted by The Inspired Treehouse! Combine reading sight words with various movements in the classroom. Students will have fun while […]
Here are a few freebies that work great for indoor recess when you need something in a hurry. They would make a fun back to school gift for teachers – print them off, toss them in a file folder and teachers have some “go to” activities for when the weather takes a turn for the […]
Here is a simple little freebie to practice scissor snipping skills and a short line. You can choose to use a page with the lines or without guide lines. An adult can cut apart the three strips in the dotted lines. The child can color in the flowers, smile faces and balloons. The child can […]
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This is a great game that involves fine motor and visual perceptual skills. Practice following directions with the step-by-step drawing instructions. Just print and get started right away! Roll some dice and practice step by step drawing with this Owl freebie. Check out the complete download of Dice Drawing.
Are you new to the world of school based therapy? If so, here are 5 blog posts that will help you hit the ground running. 8 Getting To Know You Activities for School Based Therapists – pick a few of these ideas to get to know your students and for your students to get to […]
A pilot study published in Perceptual and Motor Skills examined whether regular classroom instruction, yoga or proprioceptive training improved working memory in individuals 18-59 years old. The experimental group participated in proprioceptive activities along with one other factor ie locomotion or navigation. Some of the tasks were climbing trees, walking on a balance beam, carrying […]