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Fine and Gross Motor Group Activity Idea – Activity Balloon Bat

If you need a fun gross motor group activity idea that also includes fine motor skills and coordination skills, this balloon bat is perfect. 

Fine and Gross Motor Group Activity Idea If you need a fun gross motor group activity idea that also includes fine motor skills and coordination skills, this balloon bat is perfect.  You can use the suggested activity for gross motor skill group session, indoor recess, or physical education class. Materials Needed for the Gross Motor […]

Strengths-Based Approach – 4 Tips to Avoid Negativity

Do you use a strengths-based approach in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech or special education? Actually ALL students can benefit from focusing on their strengths and maintaining a positive attitude.  

  Do you use a strengths-based approach in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech or special education? Actually ALL students can benefit from focusing on their strengths and maintaining a positive attitude. Why Your Attitude Matters When It Comes to a Strengths Based Approach Research has shown that your attitude does matter. A study from Indiana […]

10 Benefits of Yoga in Schools

Here are 10 benefits of yoga in schools and why you should add it to your programs. Join school-based therapists, physical education and classroom teachers who already use yoga in education.

Does your school use yoga with the students? Many school-based therapists, physical education teachers and classroom teachers use yoga in education. Here are 10 benefits of yoga in schools and why you should add it to your programs. Yoga increases physical activity. First and foremost, one of the benefits of yoga in schools is that […]

How to Help Children with Body Mapping

Many pediatric occupational and physical therapists work with children who exhibit decreased sensory processing such as decreased body awareness, motor planning and proprioception. These difficulties of sensing where a child is in space can interfere with motor skill development, peer interaction and safety. We are familiar with body mapping occupational therapy or physical therapy sessions […]