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Teletherapy Tips – Free Handouts
The world of teletherapy is very new right now to many occupational and physical therapists. With so many schools closed and social distancing in place, pediatric therapists are working hard to learn a new delivery system. This FREE two page handout of teletherapy tips can help parents to learn how to get the most out […]
Specific Feedback – Use Positive Reframing to Help Children Learn
Are you up for the challenge of the day to provide specific feedback? Can you go through an entire day of providing therapy or teaching only having a positive tone instead of a negative tone? How about as a parent? Many times we often quickly respond to children with ‘no” before we even consider the […]
Gratitude Prompt – Free Handwriting Practice Printables
Are you looking to find something positive right now? This gratitude prompt can help students to practice handwriting while being grateful for today. You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. Expressing Gratitude to Reduce Stress Students are very stressed out these days. Academic workload can feel very overwhelming at times […]
Distance Learning Planning Sheet for Therapists, Teachers and School Staff
If your school is starting distance learning, this planning sheet for therapists, teachers and school staff will come in handy. You can download the distance learning planning sheet at the bottom of this post for free in Word (so you can edit it) and PDF. Distance Learning Planning Sheet – Things to Consider Of course, […]
Pipe Cleaner Creations – Fun Fine Motor Activities
If you have pipe cleaners and straws around the house, here are FUN pipe cleaner creations you can create. Not only will it be creative and entertaining for the kids, they will be practicing their fine motor skills. Pipe Cleaner Creations – Make the Alphabet You will need pipe cleaners, straws and scissors. Cut the […]
Sign Language Games to Practice Finger Isolation
Have you ever played sign language games to practice finger isolation? It can be a fun way to mix up other classic games using sign language. You can download a FREE printable at the end of the post to use a visual support for sign language. How to Play the Sign Language Games Guess the […]
Gross Motor Skills and Activities for Home
When children are home it is important that they participate in gross motor skills and activities every day. Gross motor skills are larger movement activities such as sitting, rolling, kneeling, crawling, walking, running, jumping, skipping and more! Many times when children are provided with independent, free play outdoors, they automatically participate in these types of […]
Activity Bingo – Free Printables
If you need fine motor and gross motor suggestions for children, check out this Activity Bingo game. This 9 page PDF printable is free at the bottom of this post. How to Play Activity Bingo This game is super easy and kids should be able to play it with materials you have around the house. […]
50 Fine Motor Occupational Therapy Activities at Home
Are you in search of easy, fine motor, occupational therapy activities at home that parents can do with their children? Activities that are simple to carry out should be short, use materials from around the house and be motivating to the kids. Ask your child’s Occupational Therapist what the best activity suggestions are for your […]
5 Characteristics of Successful Carry Over Activities for OT and PT
Right now everything is changing so rapidly within the school system and there are so many unknowns. Schools are sending home information, activity ideas and review for students all across the country. A few years ago, we asked in a survey “What characteristics of activities or exercises influences successful carry over of recommendations for at […]