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Seated Classroom Stretches – Free Printable

Seated Classroom Stretches from Your Therapy Source

Seated Classroom Stretches – Free Printable Students and teachers tend to sit in one position for extended periods of time especially as the children get older.  Hang this handy free printable with classroom stretches to remind everyone in the classroom to take a break and stretch your muscles.  Remember to complete each stretch to the […]

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Rhythmic Movement Training and Rhythmic Movement Courses

Rhythmic Movement Training and Courses

Rhythmic Movement Training and Courses What is Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT)?  It is a movement based, primitive (infant or neo-natal) reflex integration program that uses developmental movements, gentle isometric pressure and self-awareness to rebuild the foundations necessary to help overcome sensory, emotional and behavioral challenges for children and adults. (this post contains affiliate links) Who provides […]

Lacing Activities for Children

Lacing Activities for Children

Lacing Activities for Children Lacing activities help children develop fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, motor planning and visual perceptual skills.  In addition, lacing helps children practice the precursor skills for shoe tying and sewing.  You can start simple and have children practice lacing large beads progressing to smaller beads on a thread.  If you want […]

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How to Integrate Therapy Goals Into The Curriculum

Therapy Goals Curriculum

How to Integrate Therapy Goals Into The Curriculum Curriculum refers to the lessons and materials that students will interact with to reach educational goals.  Most elementary and high schools follow a specific curriculum for each subject.  In general, a curriculum includes goals, instructional methodology, materials and assessments to measure progress. Therapy goals can be established […]

Functional Power Training Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Functional Power Training Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Functional Power Training Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy Did you know that 60-70% of ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy are integrated into their community, schools and recreational activities?  These children strive to participate in the same activities as their typical developing friends and peers. It can be very difficult though due to decreased walking […]

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Add Laughter to Your Handwriting Practice

Laughter Handwriting Practice

Add Laughter to Your Handwriting Practice Here are some FUN free decoding jokes to add laughter to your handwriting practice!  This activity was created by Thia Triggs, school based Occupational Therapist, and is part of the complete Decoding Jokes packet here. Not only does this activity provide handwriting practice, it also encourages: Executive function and […]