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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 […]
Pre Writing Skills – Why are they important?
Pre writing skills are necessary to master in the early years for many important reasons. Just like children need to walk before they can run, students need to master prewriting skills before they can have legible and efficient handwriting. What are Pre Writing Skills? Pre writing skills or handwriting readiness involves practicing writing different shapes […]
Breathing Exercises for Kids that are FUN!
Are you looking for children to practice deep breathing? Deep breathing exercises can be an excellent stress management technique for children. In addition, it is an important step to improving core muscle strength. Here are some breathing exercises for kids that are FUN! Blow air to spin a pinwheel. Blow regular bubbles. Head outdoors and […]
Dual Tasks and Walking in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Gait and Posture recently published research on dual tasks and walking in children with cerebral palsy compared to typically developing peers. Methodology of the Study on Dual Tasks and Walking The participants included 18 children with cerebral palsy and 19 typically developing controls. Both groups had an average age of 12 years old. Participants were […]
Imagine First, Write Next – Mental Imagery and Handwriting
Since 40% of all school-based referrals to occupational therapy are for handwriting, the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on the effectiveness of mental imagery with repetitive handwriting practice. Methodogy of the Study on Mental Imagery and Handwriting Practice The participants in the study included 20 typically developing first and second graders with dysfunctional […]
Screening Tests for Vestibular Dysfunction in Children
The Hearing Journal recently published research on screening for vestibular dysfunction in children with hearing impairment. Children with hearing impairment frequently experience vestibular dysfunction but it may go unreported. Research on Vestibular Dysfunction in Children with Hearing Impairment Research indicates that children with hearing impairment may have vestibular loss as well. This may be indicated […]
Self Check Handwriting FREE Bookmarks
Do you work with students who need a few extra cues to self check handwriting by themselves? Many students may have some or all of the components for legible handwriting but don’t always put all the pieces together. Components of Legible Handwriting Students can self check their handwriting in the following 5 areas: Practice, Practice, […]
How to Help with Emotional Dysregulation in Children
Do you feel like children seem to have more difficulties with self-regulation? Maybe your own children or you see other children acting out more than ever. Parenting has changed so much over the last few decades making the job impossible on many days. Here are a few suggestions to help with emotional dysregulation in children. […]
Spring Color By Number – FREE Printable
Are you in search of a Spring color by number to entertain and engage the children? Then look no further, this FREE spring color by number is just what you are looking for. How to Complete the Color By Number All you have to do is print the page (bottom of this post) and provide […]