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Super Hero Word Search -Free Printable
If you have a super hero theme at your school, you will want to download this free super hero word search. Word searches are great as an independent activity for children as long as they are not too difficult. Have you seen word searches that include words backwards or diagonal and backwards? They may need […]
Halloween Themed Fine Motor Game – FREE Printable
There are so many of us who just love Halloween! Whether it is the costumes or the candy it is a fun holiday to celebrate with kids. This Halloween themed fine motor game requires fine motor skills to fill in the 28 circles that Frankenstein is holding and you can download it for FREE below […]
October 2019 Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine
The October 2019 Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine has been posted. The magazine includes the following articles: MULTISENSORY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CALM DOWN CORNER IDEAS – FREE PRINTABLES EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED EXECUTIVE FUNCTION IN CHILDREN – DEFICITS AND ACADEMIC DIFFICULTIES SELF-REGULATION FOR PRESCHOOLERS – USING RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT ANIMAL […]
Self-Regulation in Preschoolers: Tips, Activities and More!
Active play, sensory exploration, and self-care exercises are whole child activities that develop self-regulation in preschoolers and support all other learning. The more movement and mindfulness are integrated into early childhood education, the greater the development of focus and executive function! In the face of the compartmentalization of learning with domains and standards needing to […]
Physical Exercise For Brain Development in Youth
Did you know that physical exercise for brain development in youth is beneficial? Most likely, you would answer yes and you probably were well aware of this. A recent study decided to take a closer look following neuroimaging techniques, to determine the effects of physical activity on brain structure and function in youth. Study on […]
Students Tracking Their Own Data? 5 Reasons Why It is So Amazing!
Students tracking their own data? Have you heard of this idea? It is actually quite amazing. You all know how difficult it can be to keep up with data collection, in fact, at time it feels downright impossible. When you have to track multiple goals and short term objectives on many students, it is […]
Visual Motor Skills – What are they and why are they important?
What are Visual Motor Skills? Visual motor skills, otherwise known as visual motor integration is the ability to interpret visual information and respond with a motor action. For example, you see a baseball and you respond by moving your hands to catch the baseball. Research indicates that visual motor skills are related to academic performance […]
What are In Hand Manipulation Skills?
Perhaps you are a parent or school staff member who recently read an occupational therapy report and wondered what are in hand manipulation skills? In simple terms, it is the ability to pick up and use an object with one hand. There are three types of in hand manipulation skills: translation, shift, and rotation. Three […]
What is Letter Formation and Why Is It Important?
What is letter formation and why is it so important for children to learn? You may wonder if learning how to write letters is a high priority skill during this age of technology. Well, guess what? It is extremely important for children. Letter formation is the ability to form the letters of the alphabet correctly. […]
Learn How to Slow Down – for Adults and Children!
From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads hit the pillow at night, we are incredibly busy. We have our family life, our work obligations and our “work family” that we focus on every day. This fast-paced lifestyle can feel overwhelming and stressful. We need to stop and learn how to […]