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Free Dr. Seuss Printables
March 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Many schools celebrate his birthday along with reading! Here are two free Dr. Seuss printables to practice fine motor skills and gross motor skills. Celebrate his birthday while you also work on hand strengthening and physical activity. Free Dr. Seuss Printables – Fine Motor Skills Page one […]
The Benefits of Positive Attitudes in Students
School is tough these days – students have so much homework, activities, sports and more. It is easy to get stuck in a rut rather quickly or to feel like you are not succeeding. Students need all the support they can get. Read more to learn the benefits of positive attitudes in students. It is […]
What is proprioception?
What is proprioception? 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 legs are in space without having to look at them. The specialized proprioception receptors in the body tell […]
Strategies for Fidgety Students During Classroom Activities
Do you need strategies for fidgety students during group activities? Sensory seeking students may benefit from these suggestions to help improve classroom management. These tips are great anytime for classroom teachers during circle time or large group instruction. Start with a Movement Warm Up Begin the activity with a movement warm up. Depending upon your […]
How to Increase Parent Involvement at School
Do you struggle with figuring out how to increase parent involvement at school? It can be difficult for school-based therapists, teachers and other staff to reach out to parents during the hectic school day. Parents are an integral part of the special education team. They know the most about their children’s strengths, weaknesses, and personal preferences. […]
Cute Bunny Coloring Page and Puzzle
I love to create visual perceptual puzzles and this cute bunny coloring page and puzzle is adorable. The object of the puzzle is to find the specific bunnies and color them in. Directions for the Cute Bunny Coloring Page and Puzzle Download and print the cute bunny coloring page and puzzle. Read the directions. You […]
5 Evidence-Based Benefits of Yoga for Kids
Many of us know that there are plenty of benefits of yoga for kids. But… what does the research say? Inquiring minds want to know! Here are 5 evidence-based benefits of yoga for kids. Yoga improves motor skills. One of the benefits of yoga for kids is improvements in motor skills. Research indicates that children […]
Universal Design, Play Time and Motor Learning
Universal design is the idea that activities should be accessible to all people including those with disabilities. When there are multiple ways to present, use and play with a toy, it can help benefit all children to play regardless of their abilities. In short, toys need to engage many senses and require variability of play. […]
What are Visual Spatial Relations and Why are They Important?
What are visual-spatial relations? The definition of visual spatial relations is the ability to visually perceive two or more objects in relation to each other and to yourself. Why are visual spatial relationships important? The ability to determine spatial relationships is important in everyday tasks at school and at home. You need to interpret what […]
More than 175 Tips and Suggestions for Writing a GREAT IEP
Wow, just wow! We had close to 200 responses to the most recent survey. We asked for your #1 tips and suggestions for writing a GREAT IEP. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. Almost all of the responses have been included below. For ease of reading, some duplicate answers were removed. […]