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How to Optimize Physical Activity and Learning
Exercise improves health and physical, mental, and cognitive abilities. What if physical activity and learning could be done together? What if you could learn how to optimize learning through physical activity? Recent research on the impact of exercise on brain health shows that it can do just that. Many studies have demonstrated that increased physical […]
3 Focus Exercises for Kids
The ability to focus grows along with a child’s ability to self-regulate, and is just as important for both social and academic success. You can nurture its development by providing fun and compelling focus exercises for kids that require children to sustain their focus. Remember – the act of focusing is a body-mind coordination and […]
How to Create a Calm Classroom
Classrooms can be busy! Transitions, group work, recess, brain breaks… it can all add up to chaos and sensory overload for your students and teachers. When students are in a regulated state, they can be ready to learn. Teachers can try different strategies to learn how to create a calm classroom environment to encourage learning. […]
Action Memory Game for Kids
The Action Memory Game is a fun way for kids to exercise their brain and thier body. It is perfect for quick brain breaks at school, home, or during a therapy session and there is no need for any equipment. This simple action memory game is so much fun to play! It’s perfect for kids […]
Emoji Story Writing Freebie
Looking for a novel way to practice handwriting? Check out this Emoji Story Writing worksheet. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. This Emoji Writing Prompt encourages creative writing along with handwriting and fine motor skills practice. It is from the complete Emoji Writing Prompt packet. The Writing Prompt Complete […]
Fine Motor and Motor Planning Skills
Are you aware of the relationship between the development of fine motor skills and motor planning skills? Researchers took a closer look at the motor planning in 6- to 11-year-old children. Motor planning is the ability to create an idea, plan an action and execute that action. It is a complex process that requires cognitive […]
Handouts for Parents, Teachers, and Students
If you provide pediatric occupational and physical therapy in the schools, you know how busy your schedule is going from student to student. There doesn’t ever seem to be time to stop and explain strategies or suggestions to other school staff let alone parents. The problem is that sometimes we forget that one of the […]
Dyslexia and Balance
Did you know that there may be a connection with dyslexia and balance skills.? There have been several research studies that have taken a closer look to determine if reading and balance skills are associated. Dyslexia and Balance – What Does the Research Say? One study tested 94 children with a familial risk of dyslexia […]
Goal Setting for Students
Goal settings for students is a critical skills that needs to be taught. When students set goals and learn from them, it can help lead to increased motivation, accomplishments, and personal satisfaction. Think about a time that you set a goal for yourself. Perhaps it was to create a new lesson, start a new activity […]
Exercise and Working Memory in School Children
What to help your students with working memory? Researchers have explored the association between exercise and working memory and have found that aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and coordination are all associated with working memory. Working memory is an important skills for students for reading, writing, math, following directions, and more. This executive function skills is […]