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Teaching Empathy to Kids
The ability to understand the feelings of others is an important skill for healthy, prosperous relationships and social connections. Research has found that parents who know how to foster empathy in their children weren’t born with this knowledge – they learned and applied it. And you can learn teaching empathy to kids too! It’s tricky […]
Cut and Paste Exercise Printable – FREE
Would you like to challenge your student’s fine motor, gross motor, and visual perceptual skills all on ONE handy dandy worksheet? We all love NO PREP, ready to go activities and this Cut and Paste Exercise free printable is one of them for sure! You can download it for free at the bottom of the […]
Calming Techniques for Kids – Without Using a Screen
When your kid starts to fuss, are you tempted to pull out a tablet or your phone? There’s no shame in that. It can be hard figuring what other calming techniques for kids can be used when we’re desperate and our little ones won’t stop crying or throwing tantrums at the supermarket. You can download […]
Color By Letter A Freebie
I’m excited to share a new freebie for educators, teachers, parents, and therapists. This Color By Letter A PDF freebie can be used with students to practice letter identification, visual scanning, visual motor and visual spatial skills. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete packet […]
Pencil Control Worksheets
Pencil control worksheets are a useful tool for children who may have difficulty with handwriting and fine motor skills. They provide the opportunity to improve pencil control, develop muscle memory, clarify letter formation, and encourage practice. With this in mind, it is no wonder why pencil control worksheets can be so beneficial to students of […]
Upper Limb Training Dosage and Functional Improvements
Do you work with children who have cerebral palsy? Recent research on upper limb training dosage and functional improvements was published in the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. This research review was conducted to quantify which rehabilitation training approaches and doses results in the largest clinically significant functional improvements. Results of the Study This systematic review […]
Mindfulness and ADHD
Do you work with students who have ADHD? Recent research took a close look at mindfulness and ADHD to see if this intervention would help with the deficits in executive functioning, including working memory, inhibition, planning, family environment, or cognitive flexibility. Need Mindfulness Resources for Your Classroom? If you need help with mindfulness in your […]
Cerebral Palsy, Pain, and Motor Skills
When working on motor skills with children who have cerebral palsy, do you consider pain management as well? A recent study took a close look at pain levels, motor skill abilities and children with cerebral palsy. Methodology – Study on Cerebral Palsy, Pain, and Motor Skills Data was extracted from a national survey completed by […]
Boat Board Game – Free Printable
Need a boat board game for your camping, pirate, or Summer themes? This free printable may be just what you need! You can download the black and white game for FREE at the bottom of the post. I love how this game is in black and white. It is economical to print and requires the […]
How to Improve Behavior in School
Are you looking for strategies to learn how to improve behavior in school? Perhaps you’ve tried visual supports, classroom rules, and more. Have you ever considered aerobic exercise to improve self regulation and behavior in your students? This is an evidence based strategy that can help your students succeed! What Does the Research Say About […]