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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.

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 […]

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Free Handwriting Worksheets for Kindergarten – Sample Pages

These free handwriting worksheets for kindergarten students and up are sample pages from the complete Functional Handwriting Packet.

Do you want to help your students develop proper lowercase letter formations on 3-lined paper? These free handwriting worksheets for kindergarten students and up are sample pages from the complete Functional Handwriting Packet. You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. These free sample pages are from the complete Functional Handwriting Practice digital download […]

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Drawing and Learning

Did you know that research shows that drawing when learning can boost memory recall? Read more on this topic!

Did you know that research shows that drawing when learning can boost memory recall? Sometimes when we think of ways to help students with their memory we focus on strategies such as: These strategies are evidence based but it is not always realistic that students can use them in a large classrooms. Have you ever considered […]

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Inclusive Play – Evidence Based Tips

Inclusive play can help to provide opportunities for children to have fun expereinces, access toys, make new friends, social skills, develop motor skills and more!

Inclusive play can help to provide opportunities for children to have fun expereinces, access toys, make new friends, social skills, develop motor skills and more! Play provides children with the ability to make choices, try new things in a safe environment, and learn new skills. For children, play is intrinsically motivating, spontaneous and FUN! What […]