This Halloween handwriting practice freebie includes two free sample pages from the My Halloween Handwriting Packet. Practice handwriting on dotted line page and cursive with these 2 pages with a Halloween theme. DOWNLOAD the two free Halloween handwriting pages here. These free Halloween handwriting sample pages are from My School Handwriting Packet. My Halloween Handwriting […]
Combining exercise and sleep can be a tricky balance. Getting proper sleep for yourself or your children can be very challenging in this fast paced world. We want ourselves and our children to exercise but all parents want their children to sleep too! For children some of the best suggestions are: Limit vigorous physical activity […]
Need a quick brain break in the classroom or burn off some excess energy before homework? Try this no-prep, pumpkin workout! Can you complete each exercise for the letters in the word P-U-M-P-K-I-N? P is for 10 push ups. U is for 10 up and down squats. M is for marching in place for 30 […]
Here is a scissor activity that children will have so much FUN doing! This is from a new download the Hair Cutting Sticks packet. The children can color, cut out the rectangle and start styling Mr. Circle’s hair. Attach the craft stick and start a puppet show starring Mr. Circle himself! Make another Mr. […]
Whether you work in the schools or in the home, here are 5 reasons to provide push in therapy within a child’s natural environment: 1. You have the chance to see first hand during each session what functional tasks or skills need improvement. 2. The child’s normal daily routine is not interrupted. If it is […]
The majority of individuals shower or bathe independently for personal hygiene reasons and as a stress reliever. The calm, peaceful warm shower or tub can be very relaxing and purposeful. When motor skill deficits are present in children, bathing can be a very complicated, arduous task. When you stop and think about bathing and showering, […]
Gross motor activities that focus on postural control, trunk rotation, bilateral coordination, eye hand coordination, motor planning and balance skills are beneficial when it comes to developing independence with dressing. Here are 5 suggested activities: Play games where the child has to reach outside of his/her base of support without falling over. Practice in sitting […]
Here are 5 activity ideas to practice motor planning skills: Ninja Clothes Pin Clip Activity – find the matching Ninja, move your body like the Ninja and clip the Ninja to the circle. Download the Ninja Free Activity. Motor Planning with Pool Noodles – here is a super easy set up but challenging activity to encourage […]
Here are 3 fun elephant activities to play to practice fine motor, gross motor and visual motor skills. Big bonus – It is actually Elephant Appreciation Day! Who knew? Me! Only because I just heard it on the radio. Haha! But it did spark a few ideas for the blog. So here we go: Copy […]
As therapists, it is our job to determine a child’s areas of weakness then we have to report on that to teachers and parents. We do not get referrals regarding what children can do only for what children can not do. Do you ever feel like we spend so much time focusing on what […]