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Fine Motor Skills and Academics: What Does the Research Say?
When children start school, we usually focus on reading, writing, and math. There is another area that plays a big role in school success: fine motor skills. These are the small movements of the hands and fingers that help children hold a pencil, cut with scissors, or button a shirt. Recent research looked closer at […]
Mindful Handwriting Check In Free Printable PDF
Encourage a smoother, more focused writing experience with our Mindful Handwriting Check-In Free Printable. Designed especially for students who may feel restless, tired, or distracted, this one-page checklist helps kids get their brain and body ready to write with mindfulness at the core. You can download it at the bottom for free. It was created […]
Monster Truck Visual Motor and Visual Spatial Worksheet
Rev up your child’s learning with this Monster Truck Visual Motor and Visual Spatial Worksheet! This engaging, free printable challenges kids to complete monster truck drawings by copying them to match a model, supporting critical skills like visual spatial awareness and visual motor integration. You can download it for free at the bottom of the […]
Poor Impulse Control in Kids: 10 Strategies That Work at School and Home
Poor impulse control in children can show up in many ways, blurting out answers, interrupting, grabbing things, or acting out without thinking. While it’s easy to label these behaviors as defiant or disruptive, the truth is that impulse control is a skill that many children are still developing. For some, especially those with ADHD, sensory […]
Stop Think Act Impulse Control Free Printables and Song
Supporting children as they learn to manage their impulses can be both fun and effective with the right tools. The Stop Think Act Impulse Control Free Printables and Song, is a simple, engaging way to help kids develop better self-regulation skills through real-life scenarios and music. You can download the PDF packet at the bottom […]
How to End the Year on a High Note (Even If You’re Exhausted)
Let’s be real by the end of the school year, most school-based therapists are running on fumes. You’re juggling evaluations, makeup sessions, IEP meetings, and maybe even a few end-of-year surprises. The paperwork pile is growing, your sticky notes have sticky notes, and summer break can’t come soon enough. Before you completely unplug (and you […]
Free Visual Spatial Worksheets
If you’re looking for an engaging way to challenge visual spatial skills, these FREE VISUAL SPATIAL WORKSHEETS are just what you need. Perfect for therapy sessions, classroom centers, or at-home learning, these two sample pages encourage children to strengthen visual perception while having fun. Whether your students love puzzles or just need extra practice, these […]
The Benefits of Whole Body Movement Play
Whole body movement play is not just fun, it’s foundational. When children climb, crawl, spin, balance, or chase, they’re doing more than being active. These full-body movements support brain development, emotional regulation, social interaction, and physical coordination. Play that engages the whole body helps children develop, especially when the environment invites exploration, imagination, and physical […]
Free Prewriting Worksheet Packet
This Free Prewriting Worksheet Packet is a fun and simple way to help young children build prewriting skills through visual matching and line drawing. After one of my occupational therapy readers reached out with a request, I designed these worksheets with engaging themes like dogs, cake slices, and emoji faces. The fine motor practice freebie […]
Exploring the Art of Therapy in Ayres Sensory Integration®
A recent qualitative study published in PLOS ONE offers meaningful insight into what makes therapy effective when using the Ayres Sensory Integration approach. The research by Williams and Daly-Lynn (2025) highlights the importance of human connection, carefully setting the “just right challenge,” and experiencing “flow” during therapy sessions. For school-based occupational therapists, physical therapists, special […]