Flexible seating in classrooms is becoming more and more popular to encourage improve posture, attention and behavior. It also allows for increased movement through the school day and student choice. Stability balls in the classroom are one of the most common choices. Recent research was conducted to help determine using stability balls in the classroom […]
School based occupational therapists and teachers frequently encounter handwriting problems and develop solutions for students with learning disabilities in schools. Many school districts are moving away from handwriting instruction although students are still required to submit handwritten assignments. Children with learning disabilities may have slow, illegible handwriting resulting in decreased written output. Students in early […]
Children with cerebral palsy may experience delays in emotional development as well as physical development. Recent research took a closer look at emotional knowledge in children with cerebral palsy. The researchers wanted to determine if differences were present in emotion knowledge between children with cerebral and their typically developing peers, and examine its associations with […]
If you are working on a transportation unit in PreK or kindergarten (or really any age), these fun transportation activities for preschoolers require no prep and work on fine motor and visual motor skills. There are FREE printables to go along with transportation ideas. Train Track Transportation Activity for Preschoolers or Any Train Loving Kid […]
Wait, what? Clothespin activities for kids? You may be confused. You thought clothespins were for hanging clothes outdoors right? Well guess what? They are a great tool to work on finger and hand strengthening, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination for children. Occupational therapists and Montessori teachers will tell you how often they use […]
Want to add some Summer sizzle to your letter sizing practice? You can download this FREE Summer Letter Sizing activity at the end of the post. What Skills are Practiced with this Activity? When students complete this summer handwriting worksheet they are working on the following skills: How to Complete the Summer Letter Sizing Worksheet […]
Functional Fine Motor Activities for Kids Using Household Items Functional fine motor activities using household items are so important to childhood development. They are the building blocks for higher level skills such as using scissors, drawing, dressing, eating, handwriting and more! Children need to experience frequent practice with fine motor activities to refine the movements […]
Are you curious if there is a relationship between exercise and executive function in children? Do you want data and evidence to support strategies such as physical activity to help your students learn? Studies indicates that exercise can help academic performance in students. What Does the Research Say on Exercise and Executive Function? Mental Health […]
Conscious breathing is simple to learn. Children (and adults) can start integrating different breathing techniques into their day – at circle time, meal time, and transition time. Bunny breathing or bunny breaths is one type of breathing technique to teach children. Take the time to support children by regularly practicing and pausing periodically, taking the […]
Do you think asking children with chronic conditions to do chores is beneficial for their development? A recent research study indicated that the answer is yes! It is not always easy though. When parents raise a child with a disability or chronic condition, they may overestimate limitations associated with their condition or have decreased expectations […]