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Fine Motor Exercise – Finger Hopscotch
Fine motor exercises for children can be super fun and engaging or sometimes might get boring. This FREE fine motor exercise – Finger Hopscotch is a no-prep, fun game to play! You can download the free printable at the bottom of the post. How to Play the Fine Motor Exercise Game – Finger Hopscotch Print […]
Emotional Regulation Posters – Free Printables
Are you looking for Emotional Regulation posters with real photographs? This free PDF packet can be downloaded at the bottom of the post. It was created by Jennie Ni, MS, OTR/L to complement the Emotional Regulation Visual Slide Deck digital activity. What Does the Emotional Regulation Posters Freebie Include? This is a four page, full […]
Goals and Strategies for Developmental Coordination Disorder
The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on goals and strategies for developmental coordination disorder (DCD) using a CO-OP approach. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that effects motor coordination and participation in everyday activities. Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is a client-centered treatment approach that focuses on learning new skills […]
Cerebral Palsy and Posture – Posture and Postural Ability Scale
When you complete assessments, do you use descriptive, clinical observation skills to describe posture in children with cerebral palsy or do you use quantitative data? The Posture and Postural Ability Scale is an assessment tool for children and adults to help evaluate cerebral palsy and posture. What Does the Research Say on Evaluating Cerebral Palsy […]
5 Activities to PREPARE Children for Scissor Activities
Fishy Fingers Handwriting Warm Up Printable
Check out this fun, FREE, fishy fingers handwriting warm up printable. It is part of the What Did You Catch Handwriting Game. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Do the Fishy Fingers Handwriting Warm Ups You can download this freebie and get started right away. It is […]
10 Tips and Activities to Improve Handwriting Legibility
Need ideas and activities to improve handwriting legibility? It is important to remember that legible handwriting is an important skill even during this digital age. Handwriting involves motor and cognitive skills that help with letter recognition for reading, memory retention and possibly even better grades. The best way to improve handwriting skills is to PRACTICE. […]
Telehealth Seating and Wheelchair Assessments
Disability and Rehabilitation published a research review on the telehealth delivery of remote seating and wheelchair assessments and needs for adults and children. What Does the Research Say on Telehealth Seating and Wheelchair Assessments? A systemic search of five data bases and scoping review was performed of peer-reviewed publications on telehealth and wheelchair assessment. The […]
Seek and Find Printable AND Interactive Game – FREE
Do you love to do hidden object activities with your students? They are a fun way to practice visual perceptual skills. You can download this FREE seek and find printable and interactive game at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Seek and Find Printable and Interactive Game What Skills Do Students Practice […]
Help Students Achieve Motor Planning Goals in Occupational Therapy, PT, Home or School
Are you a school-based therapist, parent, or teacher who help students on motor planning goals at occupational therapy, physical therapy, home or school? Children who struggle with executive functioning deficits may have difficulties learning how to initiate and plan motor skills. Strategies to Help Initiate and Plan When Learning New Motor Skills Here are […]