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Self Regulation Skills and Developmental Coordination Disorder
The Journal of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics published observational research on self regulation skills and developmental coordination disorder (DCD). The study included 15 children, with and without DCD and examined the differences in children’s use of self-regulatory and metacognitive skill during motor learning. The self regulatory behavior of the participants was observed using […]
Ultimate Visual Motor Challenge
Here is a FREE ultimate visual motor challenge with two difficulty levels. Can you copy the lines and shapes exactly onto the blank grid? The color version is slightly easier than the black and white version. The colors are easier to distinguish differences but you must match each color to the correct line and shape […]
Step By Step Tiger Circle Scissor Project – Free
Here is a free step by step tiger circle project (download link at bottom) from the digital packet, Step By Step Circle Animals. Just print this NO PREP activity and get started. This is from the Step By Step Circle Animal Projects digital download. It includes 12 projects to practice coloring, cutting and pasting […]
Work Station, Positioning and Keyboarding Skills
Young children and students continue to spend more and more time keyboarding for written expression. Whether it be at home before children are school aged or sitting long hours typing away throughout a child’s educational career or even as adults, the work station must be set up efficiently to allow for proper positioning while keyboarding. […]
Improving Gait Speed in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Physical Therapy published a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of interventions for improving gait speed in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP). Twenty four studies were divided into three categories of interventions: gait training (n=8), resistance training (n=9), and miscellaneous (n=7). The analysis indicated that: gait training was effective in increasing gait speed. resistance […]
Handwriting Games to Print and Play – FREE
There are a number of ways to make handwriting practice fun for kids. One great way is to use handwriting games either in the classroom or at home. There are many commercial games available that work on handwriting skills, but there are also many simple games that you can play pretty much anywhere. Handwriting practice […]
Mindfulness and Yoga for School Children
Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. Research has indicated that mindfulness in school children may help to improve: 1. emotional well being. 2. learning and associated cognitive processes, such as attention, focus and executive function skills. 3. mental health. 4. physical health (reduction in […]
Visual Prompts and Handwriting
There are many types of handwriting programs, papers and videos available to help children with visual prompts for proper letter formation. Regardless of the handwriting program used, some visual prompts used for teaching handwriting include: alphabet strip or wall cards to copy proper formation modeling proper letter formation wide lined paper three lines with one […]
Q&A with the Creators of EazyHold – Flexible Universal Cuffs
Once in awhile, a new product hits the market that can be a game changer. In my opinion, the EazyHold flexible universal cuffs, appear to have accomplished this by helping children (and adults) with physical disabilities. Since I have a big interest in entrepeneurship, I thought it would be great to hear about the story […]
Flexible Seating Ideas – Free Visuals!
Do you suggest or use alternative seating to keep children alert and focused in the classroom? Here are 20 FREE flexible seating ideas picture word cards for alternative seating in your classroom. Scroll down to download your 20 alternative seating picture word cards for free. These visuals are an excellent compliment to: Wiggle Worms: A […]