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30 Activities to Improve Handwriting
Do you need new ideas and activities to improve handwriting? Of course, the best activity to improve handwriting is to practice. Although children who struggle with handwriting can be unmotivated to simply practice. These 30 activities to improve handwriting are wonderful to increase novelty and engagement when practicing handwriting. This list is from the Handwriting […]
Motor Accuracy, Visual Perception and Mindfulness
Motor Accuracy, Visual Perception and Mindfulness Frontiers in Psychology published research examining the effects of a mindfulness program on the performance in visual perception (VP) and motor accuracy, as well as on anxiety levels and self-reported mindfulness in one hundred and thirty-eight 4th and 5th grade students (78 additional students were in a control group). How Does Mindfulness […]
Fine Motor Exercise – Finger Hopscotch
Fine motor exercises for children can be super fun and engaging or sometimes might get boring. This FREE fine motor exercise – Finger Hopscotch is a no-prep, fun game to play! You can download the free printable at the bottom of the post. How to Play the Fine Motor Exercise Game – Finger Hopscotch Print […]
Emotional Regulation Posters – Free Printables
Are you looking for Emotional Regulation posters with real photographs? This free PDF packet can be downloaded at the bottom of the post. It was created by Jennie Ni, MS, OTR/L to complement the Emotional Regulation Visual Slide Deck digital activity. What Does the Emotional Regulation Posters Freebie Include? This is a four page, full […]
Goals and Strategies for Developmental Coordination Disorder
The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on goals and strategies for developmental coordination disorder (DCD) using a CO-OP approach. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that effects motor coordination and participation in everyday activities. Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is a client-centered treatment approach that focuses on learning new skills […]
Cerebral Palsy and Posture – Posture and Postural Ability Scale
When you complete assessments, do you use descriptive, clinical observation skills to describe posture in children with cerebral palsy or do you use quantitative data? The Posture and Postural Ability Scale is an assessment tool for children and adults to help evaluate cerebral palsy and posture. What Does the Research Say on Evaluating Cerebral Palsy […]
5 Activities to PREPARE Children for Scissor Activities
Fishy Fingers Handwriting Warm Up Printable
Check out this fun, FREE, fishy fingers handwriting warm up printable. It is part of the What Did You Catch Handwriting Game. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Do the Fishy Fingers Handwriting Warm Ups You can download this freebie and get started right away. It is […]
10 Tips and Activities to Improve Handwriting Legibility
Need ideas and activities to improve handwriting legibility? It is important to remember that legible handwriting is an important skill even during this digital age. Handwriting involves motor and cognitive skills that help with letter recognition for reading, memory retention and possibly even better grades. The best way to improve handwriting skills is to PRACTICE. […]
Telehealth Seating and Wheelchair Assessments
Disability and Rehabilitation published a research review on the telehealth delivery of remote seating and wheelchair assessments and needs for adults and children. What Does the Research Say on Telehealth Seating and Wheelchair Assessments? A systemic search of five data bases and scoping review was performed of peer-reviewed publications on telehealth and wheelchair assessment. The […]