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Motor Skills, Sensory Processing and Toe Walking
I ran across a blogpost recently on TheGaitGuys discussing idiopathic toe walking in children. They mentioned a recent article in the Journal of Child Neurology that investigated the differences between the motor skills and sensory processing abilities of children who do and do not have an idiopathic toe walking gait. Sixty children (30 with idiopathic toe […]
Pediatric Occupational an Physical Therapy Digital Magazine February 2015
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Follow that Monster Visual Perceptual Activity
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to bring themed fun into learning activities, and this Follow that Monster Visual Perceptual Activity is the ideal resource! The engaging puzzle is designed to support children’s visual perceptual and fine motor skills while keeping them entertained with cute, monster-themed challenges. This free printable resource is perfect for therapists, […]
Balance Skills and Obesity in Children
Appetite published research on whether balance skills and quality of life are influenced by childhood obesity. Eighty seven children who were classified as Class 1 obese (BMI SDS 2.0-2.49) and Class 2 obese (BMI SDS > 2.5) were evaluated using the BOT-II to measure balance and the PedsQL to determine quality of life. Statistical analysis […]
Quick Brain Break – Q and A Body Game
Need a quick game to rest and refresh your student’s brain? Try this Q and A Body Game: Purpose: Promote body awareness, motor skills and listening skills. Materials: none Activity: This can be played with one player or a group of children. The adult faces the group. Explain the directions of the game. The adult […]
8 Simple Tips to Empower Students to Reach Their Goals
Here are 8 simple tips to help students reach their goals: 1. Change up the tools, toys or activities that you are doing. It may be just as simple as approaching the skill using a different tool or material. 2. Change the environment. Perhaps trying accomplishing the skill outdoors, in a quiet room or with […]
Holy Ball Pit Batman!
Wow!!!!! This guy takes the ball pit to a whole new level!
Hidden Cups Video Activity
Watch this video activity idea that encourages fine motor skills, forearm pronation/supination, eye hand coordination, grading of movements and counting. You can view it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videohiddencups.html [subscribe2]
Co-Teaching Handwriting
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on a handwriting and writing program co-taught by teachers and occupational therapists for first-grade students. The study consisted of 4 classrooms (n = 80) receiving the Write Start co-teaching program, and four (n = 58) receiving regular handwriting and writing instruction. The co-teaching consisted of 2 teachers […]
Penguin Pencil Challenges Freebie
Get more information on the latest download – Penguin Pencil Challenges at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/pencilchallengespenguin.html Here are some free sample pages from Penguin Pencil Challenges to practice visual motor skills. You can download them at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/pencilchallengespenguinfree.html [subscribe2]