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Multi Sensory Handwriting and Why It Is Important
Are you familiar with the phrase “multi sensory handwriting” and why it is important? Teaching handwriting is more complex than you would think since it is not just about putting pencil to paper. Multi Sensory Handwriting – What role does the sensory system play in handwriting? The sensory motor system plays a vital role in […]
Pencil Grasp, Legibility and Muscle Activation
A recent study was published on pencil grasp, legibility and muscle activation. The researchers evaluated differences in the handwriting characteristics of thirty-four 18-22-year-old subjects when using the four primary handwriting grip styles: dynamic quadrupod, dynamic tripod, lateral quadrupod, and lateral tripod. Methodology of the Study All of the participants completed three protocols involving tests of […]
Free Printable Winter Worksheets
Wow, it sure does feel like Winter here today. Everyone is off from school since we have at least 18″ of snow on the ground and more coming. To celebrate our early Winter here are some free printable winter worksheets all with a snowman theme to practice fine motor, visual perceptual and handwriting skills. Free […]
Gross Motor Skills For Preschoolers – 3 Ways to Embed Physical Activity
Did you know that The National Association for Sport and Physical Education recommends that preschoolers engage in at least 120 minutes of structured and unstructured physical activities each day? In order to meet these recommendations, gross motor skills for preschoolers should be encouraged throughout the day. Gross motor skills such as running, jumping, and skipping […]
Effective Collaboration in Schools
When you work in an educational environment, a big part of the job is effective collaboration in schools. There is collaboration between many different stakeholders such as students, parents, classroom teachers, physical educators, art teachers, music teachers, computer lab, administration, teaching assistants, school-based therapists and probably a few more! At times this can be very […]
Tear and Paste Worksheet – Letter A
Did you know that tearing paper helps children to strengthen the muscles of the fingers and hands? It is a such a simple activity that encourages other skills too such as a tripod grasp (using the thumb, index, and middle fingers) and eye hand coordination. This FREE tear and paste worksheet on the Letter Aa […]
Yoga for Preschoolers to Help with Self-Regulation
A yearlong study was published on yoga for preschoolers to help with self-regulation. The Journal of Child and Family Studies reported on 29 children ages 3-5 to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based yoga intervention on self-regulation skills. Sixteen of the preschoolers participated in a mindful yoga intervention group taught by the classroom teacher. Parent reports and […]
Academic Benefits of Physical Activity During Lessons
Pediatrics published research on the academic benefits of physical activity during lessons. To study the effects of a physically active academic intervention on the academic achievement of children, 499 second and third graders were randomly assigned to the intervention group (physically active lessons for 2 years, 22 weeks per year, 3 times a week) or […]
Missing Letters A to Z Sample Pages
This FREE packet of Missing Letters A to Z sample pages is from the complete Missing Letter Game packet. Students can practice visual scanning, letter identification, spacing and writing letters with this fun game. How to Use the Missing Letters A to Z Sample Pages The free sample pages includes the following: Full page alphabet […]
Pre Writing Lines – Free Practice Worksheets
Practicing pre-writing lines are an important skill to get children ready for handwriting letters. This FREE download (at the bottom of the post) provides bold lines to help children practice pre-writing strokes. Why is it Important to Practice Pre Writing Lines? Pre-writing skills are necessary to master in the early years for many important reasons. […]