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Summer Letter Sizing Free Printable
Want to add some Summer sizzle to your letter sizing practice? You can download this FREE Summer Letter Sizing activity at the end of the post. What Skills are Practiced with this Activity? When students complete this summer handwriting worksheet they are working on the following skills: How to Complete the Summer Letter Sizing Worksheet […]
Functional Fine Motor Activities with Household Items
Functional Fine Motor Activities for Kids Using Household Items Functional fine motor activities using household items are so important to childhood development. They are the building blocks for higher level skills such as using scissors, drawing, dressing, eating, handwriting and more! Children need to experience frequent practice with fine motor activities to refine the movements […]
Exercise and Executive Function
Are you curious if there is a relationship between exercise and executive function in children? Do you want data and evidence to support strategies such as physical activity to help your students learn? Studies indicates that exercise can help academic performance in students. What Does the Research Say on Exercise and Executive Function? Mental Health […]
Bunny Breathing and Other Exercises to Empower, Calm, and Self Regulate
Conscious breathing is simple to learn. Children (and adults) can start integrating different breathing techniques into their day – at circle time, meal time, and transition time. Bunny breathing or bunny breaths is one type of breathing technique to teach children. Take the time to support children by regularly practicing and pausing periodically, taking the […]
How Do Chores Help Children with Chronic Conditions?
Do you think asking children with chronic conditions to do chores is beneficial for their development? A recent research study indicated that the answer is yes! It is not always easy though. When parents raise a child with a disability or chronic condition, they may overestimate limitations associated with their condition or have decreased expectations […]
5 Senses Grounding Technique PDF Freebie
Are you familiar with the 5 senses grounding technique to help with emotional regulation and anxiety? This 5 senses grounding technique PDF is a variation for children that can be downloaded for FREE at this end of this post. It is from the complete 5 4 3 2 1 Grounding Technique – Stay Calm, Stay […]
Handwriting Speed – 7 Evidence Based Factors for Students
Written output performance in the classroom is associated with handwriting speed. If the child can not write with an appropriate speed it can be difficult to manage classroom assignments in a timely manner throughout the school day and during homework. School-based occupational therapy services sometimes address handwriting speed and legibility. Handwriting Speed and Occupational Therapy […]
Alphabet Handwriting Practice PDF Freebie with Start Dots and Arrows
Wow! This is a huge alphabet handwriting practice PDF freebie with start dots and arrows that you can use to help your students practice proper letter formation. It includes 26 pages, one for each capital and lowercase letter of the alphabet. The alphabet handwriting practice pages are outline letters, with a starting dot and arrows […]
Positioning for Play
During physical play time, children tend to move through various positions and during sedentary play time children tend to maintain the same position for a longer period of time. For example, when playing hide and go seek children move in all different ways such as sitting, crawling, squatting, walking or running. In contrast, when completing […]
What are “Normal” Sensory Profiles for Children?
When you work or parent children with sensory processing deficits, you quickly see how each child is unique and has sensory preferences. It can be easy to fall into the trap that everything is “sensory” or not “normal” behaviors. It is important to be mindful that we ALL have sensory preferences. Professionals may use testing […]