It is almost that time of year, when we can start heading outdoors everyday to enjoy the fresh air (although today when woke up it was only 14 degrees out). While we dream of warmer days, try this Fresh Air Fitness routine from the Spring Packet. Practice it indoors until you can bring the kids […]
The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation performed a research review to determine whether therapeutic riding and hippotherapy improve balance, motor function, gait, muscle symmetry, pelvic movement, psychosocial parameters, and the patients’ overall quality of life. Following a literature search, 16 articles were included in the review. Assessment revealed: most of the studies showed […]
Have you ever been in a classroom as an adult? Wow, they can be chaotic, loud and overwhelming for anyone. The days of students sitting in the desks quietly working are over. Cooperative learning, alternative seating arrangements and group projects have turned the classroom environment upside down. On one hand it is a constant learning […]
Do you know what parts of the brain are activated when a child learns ball handling skills? You might be surprised to find out that catching a ball requires all the lobes of the brain to work together! When you see a child reach their arms out to catch a ball various steps have already […]
Here is a freebie from the latest download – Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Bugs and Butterflies. It is perfect for Spring time which is right around the corner. This activity encourages: scissor practice, fine motor skills, sequencing and visual motor skills. DOWNLOAD the free Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Butterfly Find out more about […]
Here is a simple, no prep Cut and Number puzzle. Cut out the picture at the bottom of the page. Assemble it in number order, 1-5, and glue it back on to the top of the paper. Download your FREE Cut and Number puzzle below. Need more scissor skill activities? Check out: Cut and Paste […]
Developmental Science published research examining the longitudinal development of manual motor skills and daily living skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Longitudinal grip strength and finger tapping, along with the relationship to current and future daily living skills, was evaluated in 90 individuals with ASD and 56 individuals with typical development who ranged […]
Playing board games with children offers learning opportunities to develop counting skills, color recognition, fine motor skills, self regulation and social skills. Candyland is an all time classic. It was created in 1948 by Eleanor Abbott, while she was recovering from polio and was tested by the children in the polio wards in the hospital. The […]
Check out these fingerprint bees! I love fingerprint art because it is easy to follow the directions and the end result is adorable! This freebie is from Fingerprint Fun. There are simple, step by step directions on how to create these buzzing bees. Print out the page and complete the picture with your own fingerprint […]
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience published research on math, movement and motor skills. The participants included 165 children, average age 7.5 years old, who were randomized into three groups for 6 weeks of mathematical instruction: a non motor group, a fine motor math group and a gross motor math group. The gross motor group performed inter-limb […]