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Development of Locomotor Skills – Walking
Walking is the first in a series of blog posts on locomotor skills. Children can learn how to walk at a young age but to become an efficient walker the child’s abilities must progress. Here are the “steps” it takes to develop advanced walking: 1. The child’s stride length increases. This is due to […]
A Simple Toy
This is the second video this week I have seen that shows young children do not always need bells and whistles to entertain them. Sometimes we work too hard as therapists, teachers and parents to make sure we have the latest and greatest toys to entertain our children. Confucius once said “Life is really simple, […]
3 Simple Organizational Tips for Students
Students desks can get very messy but when a student has difficulties with organizational skills it can be even more difficult. Pencils roll away, worksheets get lost or crumpled and books are on the floor. Here are three simple ways to clean up and organize that desk space: 1. The Anti Roll Pencil – just […]
Predicting Handwriting Using Reading, Fine Motor and Visual Motor Skills
The Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention has published research on predicting handwriting performance in kindergarteners using reading, fine motor and visual motor measures. During the second semester of kindergarten, 48 students were assessed and the following results were recorded: 1. significant correlations were found between reading, handwriting, fine-motor, and visual-motor measures. 2. […]
Free Frog Grid Drawing
Practice spatial reasoning, visual motor skills and visual closure skills with this freebie from Grid Drawing. Download it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/griddrawingfreebie.html [subscribe2]
Just 12 Minutes of Exercise Improves Reading and Attention
A recent Dartmouth study of 85 participants (ages 17-21 years old) compared selective visual attention, reading comprehension and stress levels of low income and high income students following 12 minutes of jogging in place in the individual’s target heart rate zone. The following results were recorded: 1. both groups saw improvement in selective visual attention up […]
4 Free Summer Printables for Motor Skills
Need a summer motor activity in a hurry? Check out these freebies: 1. Watermelon Multisensory Handwriting Activity Page at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/mssummerfreebie.html 2. Hand Out on Fun Physical Activities for the Summer at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/summerfree.html 3. Summer Tic Tac Toe at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/summerfitnessfreebie.html 4. Outdoor Bingo at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/fmsummerfree.html Happy Summer!
Exercise Rocks!
Make some exercise rocks! Here the kids thought of some exercises and we wrote them on smooth rocks with metallic pens. Try these activities: 1. Scavenger Hunt: hide the rocks outdoors. When you find a rock perform 10 of the exercises on the rock and then return it to start. The person or team with […]
5 Suggestions to Increase Family Involvement
Here are some simple suggestions to increase family (child, parents, siblings, other care givers, etc.) involvement in a child’s therapy plan of care: 1. Ask the family what their goals are in terms of therapy. Collaborate to create appropriate goals. 2. Take your time and be attentive. Don’t rush the family when talking about the […]
Easy Quick Pick Brain Break for a Group
Here is a super easy brain break for a large group. Have all the children stand in the middle of the room. Designate one side of the room to be a certain activity i.e. running in place and the other side of the room to be a different activity i.e. squats. Explain to the […]