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Movement Breaks and Time on Task in Preschoolers
Movement breaks in the classroom and at home in the early years are so important for healthy child development. Not only do movement breaks increase daily physical activity time, they have also been shown to improve time on task, motor skills, social-emotional skills and academic skills. During the preschool years, movement breaks are easy to […]
Autism and Emotional Regulation Skills
Do you want to learn more about autism and emotional regulation skills? Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can exhibit problematic emotional behavior as expressed in tantrums, irritability, aggression, self-injury, anxiety, and impulsivity. Sometimes the physiological arousal level of children can escalate and sometimes it may be a emotional regulation issue, or perhaps both. What Does […]
Effective Parent Teacher Communication
Do you struggle with effective parent teacher communication? It can be difficult for school based therapists to communicate with all the team members at the school and home. Frequently, we dash in and out of schools and classrooms rushing to the next student. Effective communication is one of the keys to success in special education. […]
Data Collection for IEP Goals – Know What Works
Are you working on data collection for IEP goals? It is so important to know what interventions are effective to help your students reach their goals. Perhaps you offer many tips and suggestions but have a hard time keeping up with how the student performs. Educators and related service providers need to collect data to […]
Adaptive Toys During Pretend Play
Do you want to encourage pretend play in children with disabilities? Here are 6 suggestions about using adaptive toys during pretend play and other tips. What Does the Research Say on Adaptive Toys and Pretend Play for Children with Cerebral Palsy? Research on adaptive toys indicate that children with cerebral palsy display less effective expression […]
Crossing the Street, Riding a Bike and Other Community Skills
The ability to complete the functional tasks of navigating the community, such as crossing the street, develops along a continuum. Children need motor skills, visual perceptual skills, balance skills and safety awareness to be independent in the community. The developmental progression of the following community skills will be addressed: walking up/down ramps, curbs, different surfaces, […]
FREE CVC Worksheets PDF
Are your students learning CVC words? Created by an Occupational Therapist, this FREE CVC Worksheet PDF is for early learners who are starting to learn, read, and write CVC sight words. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete CVC Word Worksheets bundle that includes 300 […]
Complete the Picture Activity – Freebie
Do you need to practice visual closure skills? Check out this FREE complete the picture activity to challenge your students. You can download this Caterpillar Clones free printables at the bottom of the post. If you want more activities like this one, check out the Complete the Picture digital download which includes 25 exercises with three levels […]
Finger Labyrinth Printable – Free
Are you in search of a finger labyrinth printable or perhaps you want to find out what a finger labyrinth even is? This Finger Labyrinth is a winding path for you to trace to relax and calm your body. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. The freebie is from […]
Stages of Play in Children
Are you concerned about your child’s development? Do you want to learn more about the stages of play in children so you know what to expect? Play is critical for healthy child development. If you worry about how your child plays and how they interact with their environment, it is okay! Every parent is anxious […]