Crawling Before Walking

Most babies start crawling before walking. This helps them develop the muscles and coordination they need for successful independent movement.

Most babies start crawling before walking. This natural progression helps them develop the muscles and coordination they need for successful independent movement. What does the research say about this important milestone? Many parents worry that their baby isn’t crawling, but it’s important to remember that all babies develop at their own pace. If your baby […]

QUICK GAMES TO PLAY IN THE CLASSROOM

Quick games to play in the classroom benefit students as they review or learn new material. They also strengthen academic and life skills.

When it comes to keeping students engaged in the classroom, teachers are always looking for new ideas. Here are some quick, fun classroom games that you can easily play with your students. They’re great for when you have a few minutes of downtime, or if you need to wrap up class early. With a little […]

What Does the Research Say About NDT?

what does the research say about NDT? Read a summary from recent research on neurodevelopmental therapy published in Pediatrics.

Many occupational and physical therapists have used neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) when helping children with cerebral palsy. Neurodevelopmental treatment is a hands-on approach. The goal is to help improve gross motor skills in children and adults who have neurological problems. This can help them be more independent in different areas of their lives. In simple terms, […]

Positive Affirmations for Elementary Students

Explanation of positive affirmations for elementary students, and their importance. Ideas for implementing positive affirmations in class.

Are you looking for a way to help your elementary students feel good about themselves? Positive affirmations may be the answer! Affirmations are positive statements that help students focus on their strengths and positive qualities. When students learn to use affirmations, there are so many benefits. They can improve their self-esteem, increase their productivity, and […]

June Writing Prompts

These June Writing Prompts are a great way to engage and empower that young writer of yours every day of the month!

Happy almost June! Get ready for the month with these new prompts for June. We will provide daily prompts for all the days of June, so you can focus on the best thing, the writing process! Whether you are just getting into journaling or you’ve been following our journal prompts for a long time, these […]

Kids Exercise List for the Classroom or Home

If you are looking for physical activity ideas for children at school or at home, then this kids exercise list for the classroom or home should come in handy. Of course, we can't list every single exercise but these ideas will give you a good starting point.

We all know how important exercise is for children! Research tells us that daily physical exercises can help children develop healthy bodies and minds. This list of exercises for kids below can help you get started. Screen time and video games are fun but kids need to be encouraged to participate in regular exercise.  If […]

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Summer Memory Game Free Printable

Summer Memory Game Free Printable from Your Therapy Source

Check out this Summer Memory Game free printable to encourage scissor skills and visual memory skills in kids (or adults). This one page freebie with fun summer graphics is ready to go at the bottom of the blog post. Just download, print two pages, and cut out the cards. Start playing memory! HOW TO DOWNLOAD […]

PRESCHOOL DRAWING GAMES

These preschool drawing games are fun and beneficial. There are ideas as to what to draw and how to help all preschoolers learn to draw

If you’re like most parents or preschool teachers, you are always looking for new ways to keep your kids engaged. Drawing games can be a great way to do just that! There are endless possibilities for games that involve drawing, and the best part is that they can be adapted to fit any age group […]