Journal of Attention Disorders published research on 14 boys with ADHD and 14 typically developing boys ages 7-15 years old. Each child was assessed while writing a 10 mm and 40 mm cursive letter ‘l’. The results indicated the following: the boys with ADHD were unable to maintain their writing accurately at 40 mm, falling […]
Here is a unique way to practice visual discrimination skills while adding in some physical activity. You can download the freebies from Your Therapy Source.
Here is a fun fine motor and oral motor craft to create. You can download the snowman templates from Your Therapy Source. Step 1: Choose a snowman picture to print – large plastic bag color picture, small plastic bag color picture, large black and white coloring page, small black and white coloring page. Color in […]
Here is a freebie from Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw – Monsters that encourages: scissor practice, fine motor skills, motor planning and visual motor skills. You can download the freebie here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/cutsequencedrawmonstersfreebie.html
Did you know that gross motor skills and handwriting need to work together? The gross motor skills involved in handwriting mainly refer to the postural control that is required for writing. Efficient control of the larger muscle groups in the neck, shoulder and trunk is necessary to maintain stability in order for the fingers and […]
The Journal of Attention Disorders published research on two studies to investigate the role of physical activity on the affect and executive functioning of children with symptoms of ADHD. One study explored the association between physical activity and affect in the daily lives of children with varying degrees of hyperactivity. The second study randomly assigned children […]
Can you set the record to be the fastest? Try this challenge from the Set the Record packet. Download it here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/setrecordfreebie.html The Set the Record packet challenges fine motor, gross motor, oral motor and visual motor skills with a fun game! This packet is great for small spaces, individual children or a group. Find […]
Here is a sample page of 7 core strengthening activities to do with children using a towel. You can download it here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/corestrengtheningfreebie.html The activities are from the electronic book The Core Strengthening Handbook by Lauren Drobnjak, PT and Claire Heffron, OT. The Core Strengthening Handbook – This download includes 50+ activities including: Quick and Easy Core Strengthening […]
Here are two pages from the Action Word Writing Packet to expand your student’s vocabulary, use for brain breaks, practice handwriting and more. Download the Action Word Wall freebie here – https://www.yourtherapysource.com/actionwordwallfreebie.html Get more information on the complete packet here – https://www.yourtherapysource.com/actionwordwall.html
I am not sure if you have ever heard of Dr. Jean but she is an amazing early childhood educator who has authored many books, written songs and produced videos. She is a huge supporter of encouraging movement with learning. Here are some of my most favorite Dr. Jean videos for combining movement and learning […]