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Interoception in the Classroom: How Internal Body Awareness Shapes Regulation and Participation
In classrooms, students are expected to regulate emotions, maintain attention, transition between activities, and participate socially and academically throughout the day. When these skills break down, challenges are often addressed through behavioral supports, academic accommodations, or environmental modifications. However, an underlying system frequently influences all of these areas. Learn more about how interoception in the […]
HOW TO QUIET A BUSY MIND IN THE CLASSROOM
A busy mind can get in the way of learning and teaching. It often shows up when the brain has been working overtime. The goal is not silence, but creating enough calm for the brain to focus and stay connected. In school settings, teachers and related service providers are constantly processing information such as student […]
Thermosensory Signals and Self Regulation
Understanding how thermosensory signals and self regulation interact can support educators and therapists in thinking more broadly about the sensory context of learning. Thermosensory signals include skin temperature and the perception of warmth or cold. In adult research, these signals have been linked not only to physical regulation but also to how individuals experience their […]
Motor Development And ADHD In School-Age Children
Understanding how motor development and ADHD are related is important for educators and school-based therapists supporting student participation, learning, and classroom engagement. Motor skills influence how students access instruction, complete academic tasks, and regulate attention throughout the school day. Research increasingly suggests that motor development and attention are interconnected processes that shape functional performance in […]
Calming Movements – Quick Brain Breaks (No Deep Breaths Needed!)
Classrooms place constant demands on students’ attention, self-control, and emotional regulation. Students are expected to sit, listen, process information, manage sensory input, and shift between tasks throughout the day. When regulation breaks down, common strategies often focus on verbal reminders, breathing exercises, or asking students to “calm down.” These calming movements offer an easy way […]
Snowflake Symmetrical Coordination Free Printables
Winter themed activities are a great opportunity to build coordination skills while keeping students engaged. These Snowflake Symmetrical Coordination Free Printables combine visual symmetry with whole-body and fine motor movement, making them a versatile tool for classrooms, therapy sessions, and home use. The activity encourages students to move both sides of their body together while […]
Fire Finger Coordination Free Printable
The Fire Finger Coordination activity is a fun, high-energy way to work on hand skills while students stay seated and engaged. This free printable pairs finger motion patterns with an upbeat music video, making it an easy-to-use brain break that supports coordination, focus, and motor planning. You can download the FREE printable at the bottom […]
Anxiety and Visual Processing
Classrooms place constant demands on visual attention. Students are expected to manage busy walls, worksheets, screens, peer movement, and instructional materials throughout the day. While some students move through these environments with ease, others appear quickly overwhelmed or fatigued. Understanding how trait anxiety and visual processing are associated can help educators and therapists think more […]
Sensory Processing and Learning in Students with Autism or ADHD
Understanding sensory processing and learning is important for educators supporting student participation and academics. Recent research examined whether specific sensory modalities, particularly auditory processing, are associated with reading and mathematics performance in autistic students, students with ADHD, and neurotypical students. These findings offer school-based professionals insight into how environmental factors and individual sensory differences may […]
Free Fairy Tale Worksheet
This free fairy tale worksheet offers a playful way to support visual, motor, and movement-based skills using a familiar storybook theme. The activities are designed to feel fun while still targeting important developmental areas, making this printable a great fit for therapy sessions, classroom centers, and home learning. Children can explore castles, knights, princesses, and […]