If you are looking for a way to spread love and kindness, check out these free printable love coupons (and sneak in handwriting practice too). You can download the three pages for free at the end of the post. Why Love Coupons? When Valentine’s Day comes around or anytime you want to show someone an […]
Teaching children how to learn their letters is an important skill in young children. When you consider different research based strategies for teaching letter recognition, do you think of handwriting practice? Maybe you think of writing the letters specifically, but research shows that writing in general can help with letter recognition. Research Based Strategies for […]
Do you work with children who have unilateral cerebral palsy? If so, you are familiar with constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy (HABIT). A recent study was published in the Journal of Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics that quantified the changes in joint movement control and motor planning of the […]
If you looking for a cute appreciation activity for Valentine’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or anytime you want to lift someone’s spirits, check out this fun You are the Highlight of My Day printable. You can download it for free at the end of the blog post. This freebie is from the Love Activities, Cards, and […]
Sometimes with ADHD symptoms it can be difficult to determine exactly what is going on in younger children. This can make it hard to create effective strategies in the classroom or at home. It is important to take a closer look at the all the various aspects of a student’s development including emotional regulation, executive […]
How are social skills, motor skills and autism associated with each other? Previous research indicates that deficits in communication, social skills and motor skills are characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research Review on Social Skills, Motor Skills and Autism A systematic research review examined the relationship between social skills, motor skills and autism. […]
What is the Definition of Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. It is how we deal with stressors and as such, lays the foundation for all other activity. Developing […]
Have you ever observed associations between the vestibular system in children and cognitive development or behavioral outcomes? If you are a pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapist, you most likely have worked with children who have varying degrees of vestibular dysfunction. A recent study examined closely the association between vertigo and cognitive and psychiatric conditions among […]
Love is in the air this time of year! These cute heart coloring pages are easy to color and guess what they are free! You can download them at the bottom of the this post. Cute Heart Coloring Pages This five page free packet includes simple coloring pages all with a heart theme. You can […]
Do you have behavior problems in the classroom? Recent research indicates that increasing physical activity may help. Sounds easy right? Well, how much physical activity? What kind of physical activity? These are all important details that need to be looked at closer when we look at strategies for behavior problems in the classroom. Previous research […]