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Physical Activity and Memory Performance in Children

A recent article in the Psychology of Sports and Exercise reported on a study examing the effects of specifically designed physical activities on children’s foreign language vocabulary learning and attentional performance. The researchers examined physical activity and memory performance in children.

A recent article in the Psychology of Sports and Exercise reported on a study examing the effects of specifically designed physical activities on children’s foreign language vocabulary learning and attentional performance. The researchers examined physical activity and memory performance in children. Methodology of the Study on Physical Activity and Memory Performance in Children The participants included 104 children, […]

Core Exercises for Children – Postural Painting

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If you need more core strengthening activities for children check out: The Core Strengthening Handbook:  This download includes 50+ activities including: Quick and Easy Core Strengthening Activities for Kids Core Strengthening Exercises With Equipment Core Strengthening Play Ideas FIND OUT MORE. The Core Strengthening Exercise Program: This digital download includes exercises to help make core strengthening […]

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How Can Occupational Therapy Help Students with Dysgraphia?

How can Occupational Therapy Help Students with Dysgraphia? If you are a teacher, parent or an OT, learn how you can help students with dysgraphia.

Are you a teacher who has students with dysgraphia?  Perhaps you are an Occupational Therapist who receives referrals for students with dysgraphia?  Maybe you are a parent wondering how can occupational therapy help students with dysgraphia?  The first steps in helping students who struggle with handwriting When a student shows signs of struggling with handwriting […]

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What is proprioception?

What is proprioception? Proprioception is the ability of your muscles and joints to determine where they are in space.

What is proprioception?  Proprioception is the ability of your muscles and joints to determine where they are in space. The proprioceptive nerve endings in the body provide us with the information of where our hands, arms, and legs are in space without having to look at them. The specialized proprioception receptors in the body tell […]

Strategies for Fidgety Students During Classroom Activities

Do you need strategies for fidgety students during group activities? Sensory seeking students may benefit from these suggestions to help improve classroom management.

Do you need strategies for fidgety students during group activities? Sensory seeking students may benefit from these suggestions to help improve classroom management. These tips are great anytime for classroom teachers during circle time or large group instruction. Start with a Movement Warm Up Begin the activity with a movement warm up.  Depending upon your […]