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Lines, Lines and More Lines Free Sample Pages

Here are two free sample pages from the latest download – Lines, Lines and More Lines.  Practice pre-writing strokes and pencil control with this fun packet.  You can get the freebies here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/linesfreebie.html [subscribe2]

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Happy Occupational Therapy Month 2015 – 10 Things to Do to Celebrate

I created some more signs for OT month.  I am not sure what happened but I started a few and then kept going.  There are a few more on the website from previous years as well so take a look.  You can download the signs for free at  https://www.yourtherapysource.com/otmonth4  Need ideas to celebrate OT month? […]

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Movers and Shakers in the Classroom

I am so honored to be a guest blogger over at Dr. Jean and Friends for a post entitled 5 Tips for Movers and Shakers in the Classroom.  If you are not familiar with Dr. Jean Feldman, I highly recommend that you check out her website and follow her blog.  She has so many multisensory […]

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Pool Noodle Parts and Colored Chips

Check out these activities to encourage fine motor skills, eye hand coordination and finger strengthening. There is slight resistance when putting the chips into slots in the pool noodles and a little resistance when pulling the chips out of the pool noodle parts.  See all the details at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freepoolnoodleparts.html [subscribe2]  

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Strengthening Versus Balance Exercises for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation published research on 30 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) comparing the effects of muscle strengthening exercises versus proprioceptive-balance exercises on lower extremity function. Each child was evaluated for pain, passive range of motion, muscle strength, balance, and functional abilities using the Numeric Rating Scale, goniometer, handheld […]

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10 Everyday Activities to Practice Bilateral Integration

Taking time out to perform specific home exercise programs can be very difficult during the busy lives of today’s children and parents.  Try to make it easier for parents by suggesting activities that can be carried out throughout the normal routine of the day.  Bilateral integration skills (the ability to use both sides of the […]

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New Fantastic Fingers® Fine Motor Program – Free Video Activity Idea and Sample Pages

If you are looking for a comprehensive fine motor program to help your students, you will want to check out the Fantastic Fingers® Fine Motor Program.  It includes an activity book, music and video demonstrations all on a convenient flash drive.  OTs have special permission to also reproduce the all activity pages and program sheets for the […]

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Pool Noodle Stick for Reaction Time, Coordination and Balance

Create this simple pool noodle stick to encourage reaction time, eye hand coordination, balance skills and muscle strengthening.  Read all the details and watch the video at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videopoolnoodlestick.html [subscribe2] Need more sensory motor activities?  Check out Sensory Motor Game Boards at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/sensoryboards.html.  Just print and play these games that encourage coordination, motor planning, gross motor and balance skills.