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Teaching Mindfulness to Children
If you have not yet instituted regular rituals with your children that develop mindfulness, it’s time. The research from neuroscience, education, child development, and positive psychology all agree. Practices that cultivate self-awareness and the ability to self-care, such as teaching mindfulness to children, enhance social-emotional learning and executive functions. They also nurture a positive affect or […]
How Many Hours Does It Take a Child with CP to Improve Function?
What would your guess be? How many hours do you think it takes for a child with cerebral palsy to improve their functional skills? Researchers recently took a closer look at the high intensity dosing needed for upper limb training. How the Study Was Completed In order to quantify which rehabilitation training approaches and doses results in […]
Match the Emoji Free Puzzle
Do you love to play fast paced visual games? This Match the Emoji free puzzle challenges you to find the ONE matching emoji as quickly as you can. How to Play Print the freebie at the bottom of the post or just show it on your screen. Two players can challenge each other to see […]
Benefits of Tummy Time – What Does the Research Say?
A large research study was recently published on the benefits of tummy time. As pediatric occupational and physical therapists, we have spent countless hours educating new parents on this topic. The good news is now there is strong research to support the importance of babies spending time on their tummies. What is Tummy Time? A […]
Robot Hangman Game for Kids
Want to play a fun game of Robot Hangman? This easy game to play combines the traditional game of hangman with learning how to draw a cute robot. This free game is from the complete Robot Games and Activities packet. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Play […]
What is Body Percussion?
What is body percussion? Body percussion is using different parts of the body to make music. Have you ever stopped to think how may sounds you can make with your body? You can clap, snap, tap, stomp, click and more. Why Is Body Percussion a Wonderful Activity for Kids? Research indicates that rhythm and […]
Working Memory and Reading
The Journal of Early Childhood Research published research on executive function skills and reading comprehension. The researchers wanted to explore how children’s executive function predicted their reading comprehension performance. The results indicated that working memory and reading skills were associated along with other executive functioning skills. Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, […]
How to Increase Student Participation in School Activities
Are you struggling trying to figure out how to increase student participation in school activities? It can be hard to motivate students to start, to sustain and to increase their levels of participation. Here are 11 suggestions to increase student participation in school based activities. Student Choice Allow the students to choose activities. Have several activities […]
How Does Physical Development Affect Learning?
Most school staff are already aware of the physical benefits of exercise, such as strengthening of the heart and lungs, preventing weight gain, healthy bones, good posture and more. However, many are not aware of the potential brain-boosting benefits of physical activity with regard to school performance. How does physical development affect learning? What does […]
10 Fun Upper Body Exercises for Kids
Stability at the shoulder muscles is an essential component for coordination, postural control and fine motor skill development. Basically anytime you move your hand and fingers you need your upper body and shoulders to either stabilize or actively contract. Upper body exercises for kids and shoulder strengthening activities can help children develop the muscles necessary […]