This FREE number puzzle for kids to print will challenge visual perceptual skills along with number recognition. To start, how quickly can you find the number 1 in the puzzle? It has to be alone and not part of a double digit number. Harder than you think right? You can download the free printable number […]
Let’s continue this series of simple and easy activities to do using household items. Today’s post is 5 balance activities with paper to challenge children’s balance skills. Using just a few sheets of paper, children can have fun and improve their balance skills while at home. Paper Balance Beam Let’s start off the balance activities […]
Are you in search of activities to increase physical activity at home but short on supplies? There are plenty of ways to get active indoors only using a piece of paper! You can use regular 8.5″ by 11″ white printer paper, recycled paper or colored paper. Here are 5 fitness activities for kids using paper! […]
There has been many studies on exercise and ADHD that indicate a possible beneficial effect on functional outcomes for children with ADHD. A recent meta-analysis research study was completed and published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Results of the Study on Exercise and ADHD After searching various databases, studies reporting on the effects of […]
It is time to great creative! If you need to work on muscle strengthening at home, try these 5 core strengthening exercises using paper. Yes, that is correct – just a few sheets of paper. White printer paper works or recycled paper works too. If you want to jazz up the activities to increase a […]
A recent study examined the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) effect on balance and foot arches in young people with intellectual disability. The researchers studied 30 young people with intellectual disability and flat feet. Methodology The participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. Each person had their balance and foot […]
Is it possible to predict handwriting problems? Research indicates that after one year of schooling, up to a third of primary school children show insufficient handwriting. Researchers in the Netherlands decided to examine handwriting development in primary school children longitudinally to determine the predictive value of early handwriting assessment. In addition, they looked closely at […]
Many of you are several weeks into your new “normal” of telehealth due to the onset of distance learning. As is the case when we learn new skills, we start by learning the basics and how to provide distance learning. Then we start to expand our skill set and try new ideas. Along the way, […]
Schools today are under an extreme amount of pressure to get students to improve test scores, follow the Common Core and get those kids on the path to college. Reading, writing and math are crucial skills to have when going out to face the world but what about everyday life skills. Who is teaching life […]
If you have not yet instituted regular rituals with your children that develop mindfulness, it’s time. The research from neuroscience, education, child development, and positive psychology all agree. Practices that cultivate self-awareness and the ability to self-care, such as teaching mindfulness to children, enhance social-emotional learning and executive functions. They also nurture a positive affect or […]