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Developmental Coordination Disorder Interventions for Children

Here are several, research based, developmental coordination disorder interventions for children to help then succeed.

Developmental Coordination Disorder Interventions for Children: 10 Research Based Tips Do you work with children who have developmental coordination disorder (DCD)?  Or perhaps you are a parent of a child with DCD. Here are several, research based, developmental coordination disorder interventions for children to help then succeed. Encourage practice of functional tasks required in the […]

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Acute Exercise and Executive Function in Children

Movement in the classroom and brain breaks are becoming more and more popular to help students. What does the research say on exercise and executive function in children?

Movement in the classroom and brain breaks are becoming more and more popular to help students. What does the research say on exercise and executive function in children? Executive functioning in children include skills such as working memory, impulse control, focus, emotional control, organization, planning, and self-monitoring! Methodology of the Study on Exercise and Executive […]

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Halloween Puzzle to Print – Free!

Need a quick Halloween puzzle to print to challenge your student's fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills and handwriting? This one page Halloween Mystery Puzzle will do just that!

Need a quick Halloween puzzle to print to challenge your student’s fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills and handwriting? This one page Halloween Mystery Puzzle will do just that! It is from the complete Halloween Mystery Puzzle packet or find it in the Halloween Bundle. How to Complete the Halloween Puzzle to Print If you […]

Board Games for Learning Numbers and Other Skills

Children need to start learning about numbers at an early age and an easy way to introduce numeracy is through the use of board games.

Children love to play board games. It is not just about turn taking and having fun, educators and parents can use board games for learning numbers and many other skills. Did you know that mathematical performance is strongly associated with later mathematics and reading achievement? Children need to start learning about numbers at an early […]

How to Promote Social Interaction in the Classroom for Young Children

When a child with a disability participates in an inclusive setting, social competence is foundational for peer relationships and learning.  Teachers and therapists need effective, evidence-based strategies to facilitate social skills.  Here are 5 steps to promote social interaction for young children.

One of the goals of early childhood education is to encourage social interaction and communication among the children.  Teachers and staff must be mindful of how to promote social interaction in the classroom with young children. When a child with a disability participates in an inclusive setting, social competence is foundational for peer relationships and […]