Ever wish you had a physical activity that could help children de-stress, calm down, return to balance, find center, and get grounded? Most of the time when children are beyond their own capacity to contain and control themselves, it’s because we have let them get too tired, too dehydrated, too over-stimulated. Self-regulation takes energy and if […]
The ability to complete the functional task of dressing requires various gross motor skills, balance and coordination skills. Many times dressing skills are worked on during occupational therapy or physical therapy sessions to help children to become more independent. Teaching dressing skills to children with autism is often a goal of parents and therapists during […]
If you work with young children, then you will want to read these easy to play self regulation games for children. These six games provide great suggestions for physical or occupational therapy self regulation activities and require no equipment! We all love activities that do need any preparation or equipment. Research Based Self-Regulation Activities A […]
How to do a jumping jack? Seems pretty easy right – a simple jumping jack. Well, it actually isn’t that easy! This exercise can be done anywhere with no equipment and it is a full body workout! If you are a school based OT or PT, you most likely have taught students how to do […]
Take a moment to look around your classroom or your house. Do you see children slouching or hunched over? In the classroom, student frequently lean over their desks. At home, children are often seen hunched over their smartphones or tablets sometimes for hours at a time. It is important to teach children how to maintain […]
Supporting the mental health of our children and youth today is critical. It can be very difficult for children when it comes to nurture emotional well-being, positive behavior, and social participation. Did you know that there is strong evidence to support yoga for mental health in children? Research indicates that certain occupational therapy interventions such […]
Do you ever try different techniques to help children improve their motor skills or reach their goals? Visualization is a common practice among athletes to improve their performance and take their skills to the next level. You can teach children how to visualize goals in order to help them succeed. Research among adults indicates that […]
The world of teletherapy is very new right now to many occupational and physical therapists. With so many schools closed and social distancing in place, pediatric therapists are working hard to learn a new delivery system. This FREE two page handout of teletherapy tips can help parents to learn how to get the most out […]
Are you up for the challenge of the day to provide specific feedback? Can you go through an entire day of providing therapy or teaching only having a positive tone instead of a negative tone? How about as a parent? Many times we often quickly respond to children with ‘no” before we even consider the […]
Are you looking to find something positive right now? This gratitude prompt can help students to practice handwriting while being grateful for today. You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. Expressing Gratitude to Reduce Stress Students are very stressed out these days. Academic workload can feel very overwhelming at times […]