Finger Games to Play with Kids

10 Finger games to play

Are you ever looking for finger games to play with just your hands?  All pediatric therapists love a good game that requires no equipment right? Check out these super fun games! You can download a FREE handout of these games at the bottom of the post. When and Why to Play Finger Games Finger games […]

Concussion and Screen Time

There's been a lot of debate in the medical community about concussion and screen time. Read the latest research.

There’s been a lot of debate in the medical community about concussion and screen time. The big question is whether or not people with concussions should be allowed screen time. Recent research took a closer look to determine when one can start using screens again after sustaining a concussion. Research on Concussion and Screen Time […]

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ABC Exercise Workout Freebie

This ABC Exercise Workout freebie includes movement and learning activities to help students remember letters and practice motor skills!

Are you familiar with embodied cognition? When movement and learning are combined it may help your students to remember the material. This ABC Exercise Workout freebie includes movement and learning activities to help your students remember letter formation, letter identification, and practice fine and gross motor skills too! You can download it for free at the end […]

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Creative Drawing for Kids

This free creative drawing for kids art project is perfect if you need help getting started - download it at the bottom of the post for free!

It’s hard to think of a more enjoyable and creative activity than drawing, but for some kids it can be difficult in the beginning. The brain needs exercise just like any other muscle-and we all know how those early days of trying new skills are tough! This free creative drawing for kids art project is […]

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Benefits of Recess and Executive Function Skills

Research shows us that there are many benefits to recess. It can even help with executive function skills.

Do your students have daily recess? Does your school promote longer recess periods? Research shows us that there are many benefits to recess. It can even help with executive function skills. Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, task monitoring, self-monitoring, inhibition, emotional control, and shifting/flexibility. Wow! Those are lot of super important […]

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Effective Frequency for Motor Skill Groups

As pediatric therapists, we often recommend how many sessions of therapy to provide. Do you ever stop to consider what is the most effective frequency for motor skill groups? Here is a small but relevant study regarding the effectiveness of  two group programs on visual-motor integration, motor proficiency, gross-motor skills, and parental perception of motor […]