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Visual Tracking – Definition, Exercises, and Activities
A key visual perceptual skill for children to develop is visual tracking. These skills develop at birth and continue to develop and advance as children get older. Teachers, pediatric occupational and physical therapists and parents should be educated on the importance of the development of all visual perceptual skills in children. What is visual tracking? […]
Learning on the Job as a School-Based Therapist – 10 Things You Do Not Learn in College
Reflecting back on the more than 20 years since I graduated with my Master’s degree, I realize there are some crucial topics that were not mentioned during my training years. There is so much learning on the job as a school-based therapist (OT or PT)! Here are my thoughts on what the University forgot to […]
How to Deal with Challenging Behaviors in Preschool
Do you struggle to manage challenging behaviors in preschoolers? The academic expectations in preschool continue to advance leaving some children to “act out” or have trouble following the school routine. Perhaps you have tried behavior interventions like reward charts or positive behavior supports but nothing seems to make a difference. Considering that self-regulation skills and […]
Hand Strengthening Exercise Game
Today’s children seem to be spending more and more time on screens and less time on playing with real toys. This can result in weaker muscles in the hand and fingers. Developing hand strength in children is super important for everyday functional skills. Kids need to have the adequate muscle strength to use the monkey […]
April 2019 Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine
The April 2019 Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine has been published. Access your FREE issue that includes the following articles: HOW CAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HELP STUDENTS WITH DYSGRAPHIA? WHAT IS MOTOR PLANNING? CORE EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN – POSTURAL PAINTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MEMORY PERFORMANCE IN CHILDREN SPRING COLOR BY NUMBER – FREE PRINTABLE HOW TO […]
Occupational Therapy Activity Packet
To celebrate OT month (or to celebrate Occupational Therapy anytime of year) we have a great FREE Occupational Therapy activity packet for you to download! This packet is loaded with fine motor skills, visual motor skills, handwriting and physical activity all related to Occupational Therapy. What is included in the FREE Occupational Therapy Activity Packet? […]
A Twist on Tic Tac Toe – FREE Printable
Are you in search of a twist on tic tac toe? Trust me, Tic Tac Toe is a great game when you need to practice turn taking, handwriting skills, visual spatial skills, and logic. But after awhile it can get repetitive. This free printable is a twist on tic tac toe that includes coloring and […]
Self-Care in Preschool Children with Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published a longitudinal study on 290 children with cerebral palsy aged 18 months to 5 years of age. The study examined the relationship of self-care in preschool children with cerebral palsy and manual ability. Methodology of the Study on Self-Care in Preschool Children with Cerebral Palsy Each participant was evaluated […]
Fine Motor Skills Activities and Ideas
Think about a time when your child had to use their fine motor skills. Maybe they had to use a pencil to write in school, button their shirt, eat with a fork, or use chopsticks to eat sushi. While it may seem like those activities are no big deal, actually having strong fine motor skills […]
Free Preschool Sign-In Sheet – Developmentally Appropriate
Many preschool classrooms have children sign in each day by writing their first name. For some students this is achievable but for many it encourages poor handwriting habits. During the early preschool years, children are not developmentally ready to form letters. This FREE preschool sign-in sheet is developmentally appropriate for the early preschool years to […]