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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 […]
Benefits of Gardening for Children
During this Spring, why not get children started with gardening? There are many benefits of gardening for children especially with regards to sensory motor exploration. Children love to complete a project from start to finish and gardening can provide kids a fun way to accomplish this with wonderful end results. Gardening is a Multi-Sensory Activity […]
Author Spotlight: Ingrid C. King, MScOT, BOT Occupational Therapist & School Readiness Consultant
Ingrid C. King, MScOT, BOT is an Occupational Therapist & School Readiness Consultant who has written several publications, webinars, and screenings to facility healthy childhood development. She has been a vendor on Your Therapy Source since 2015. One of her most popular resources is the Songs & Games for Fantastic Fingers® program which is a […]
Benefits of Risky Play
Do you allow children to explore enough? There are many benefits to risky play for children. Risk taking is so important throughout childhood. This type of play allows children to recognize and evaluate a challenge and decide on a plan of action. What is Risky Play? Risky play has been defined as thrilling and exciting […]
Pre Writing Activities for Preschoolers
Pre writing activities for preschoolers are necessary to help children to develop the skills needed for legible handwriting and higher level visual perceptual skills. The suggestions below help students to work on early writing skills before they ever pick up a pencil. Pre-writing skills are necessary to master in the early years for many […]
Calming Activities for Kids – Free Printables
Calming activities for kids can range from quiet activities such as deep breathing to physical activity breaks. This is an excellent freebie that combines deep breathing with play dough to help students to calm and self-regulate. The students can also complete a written reflection on what activities help them to feel happy. You can download […]
Jump Gait and Cerebral Palsy – How to Help
Do you work with children who have a jump gait and cerebral palsy? Are you looking to improve their walking pattern? A jump gait is when a child walks with an increased lumbar lordosis, anterior pelvic tilt, excessive hip and knee flexion and they are up on their toes. Whereas a crouch gait, is when […]
Classroom Jobs for Students that Require Physical Activity
Assigning classroom jobs for students is a wonderful way to encourage independence and to allow for functional movement breaks throughout the day. When students have to complete their classroom jobs, they are being responsible and usually getting in some physical activity and functional fine motor skill practice. All children benefit from physical activity throughout the […]
FREE St. Patrick’s Day Fine Motor Printables – Sample Pages
Check out these NO PREP PREVIEW sample pages of the St Patrick’s Day Fine Motor packet. You can download the FREE St. Patrick’s Day fine motor printables at the bottom of the post. This activity is from the complete St Patrick’s Day Fine Motor packet created by Christine OTR from Smart and Strong Learning. How Does […]