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May 2019 FREE Digital Magazine from Your Therapy Source
The May 2019 FREE Digital Magazine from Your Therapy Source has been published. This 40 page PDF document can be downloaded for free at the end of the post. Table of Contents HOW TO DEAL WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN PRESCHOOL LEARNING ON THE JOB AS A SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST – 10 THINGS YOU DO NOT LEARN […]
15 Silly Drawing Games for Kids
Here are some super simple and silly drawing games for kids and adults to play. All you need is a pencil and paper. You can play with one person or a large group. Give everyone a pencil and paper. Start by drawing one object with your dominant hand. Now it is time to switch it […]
Fine Motor Skills Game – Eat the Cheese (FREE Printable)
This fine motor skills game, Eat the Cheese, is super adorable and fun to get little fingers ready to pick up small objects. You can download it for free at the end of this post! How to Play the Fine Motor Skills Game Eat the Cheese requires very little preparation and the directions are simple. […]
Proprioceptive Activity Suggestions for Small Spaces at School and Home
Students can benefit from proprioceptive input and heavy work activities to help get the body in a ready to learn state. 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 […]
Occupational Therapy for Children with Disabilities – What does the research say?
Do you provide occupational therapy for children with disabilities? Or perhaps your child or student receives occupational therapy? Regardless, there are many techniques and interventions that occupational therapists use during a therapy session or consultation to help children improve their engagement and participation in various skills throughout their lives. Recently, a research study wanted to […]
How to Run a Successful Group Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Session for Children
Benefits of Group Occupational THerapy Or Group Physical Therapy Many children receive group occupational therapy or group physical therapy sessions. The group sessions may include 2-5 children or sometimes more depending upon the state where you provide school-based therapy services. Children benefit from group occupational therapy sessions or group PT sessions by: modeling their peers. […]
How to Support the Emotional Development of Children Through Active Play
As therapists, we frequently provide physical activities for children to promote muscle strengthening, range of motion, balance, motor skills and coordination. We must not forget that the emotional development of children through active play is very beneficial. Physical, active play can help children to: express emotions such as smiling and laughing negotiate with peers during […]
Shape People Craftivity – Fine Motor Fun
Make this adorable shape people craftivity to have some fine motor fun! You can download it for free at the end of the post. Shape People Craftivity – Circle Project Print the freebie below. It includes the step by step directions and the black and white printable. To start trace, write or read the circle […]
How Technology Affects The Attention Span of Children
As more and more children are exposed to increased amounts of screen time, it is important to take a close look at how technology affects the attention span of children. The latest research indicates that children spend hours per day interacting with screens. During the early years of childhood development, hours of screen time can […]
Critical Thinking Questions for Kids
With automation and technology advancing everyday, today’s students need to learn how to think critically and problem solve. These are skills that require extensive nurturing throughout childhood development. One way teachers, therapists, and parents can help is to ask critical thinking questions for kids throughout the day. Not only does this build problem-solving skills it […]