Even in this digital era, handwriting continues to be an important skill for children to master. When a student’s handwriting is not legible, it can be a struggle for the student and the teacher. Pediatric Occupational Therapists, parents, and teachers can encourage handwriting practice, but sometimes it is hard to quantify whether the student is […]
Most people think of emotions as a personal and private experience, but we often don’t realize that our emotions play a huge role in our everyday lives. Emotions not only affect how we feel, but they also impact how we think, behave, and interact with others. For this reason, it’s important to understand the different […]
This Transportation Dot to Dot free PDF includes three fun visual motor challenges and handwriting practice! This resource requires no prep and is ready to go to challenge fine motor skills in your classroom. Download your FREE copy at the bottom of the blog post. If you need gross motor activities to go along with […]
Toddlers experience a wide range of emotions on a daily basis. While it can be challenging to deal with their ever-changing moods, it’s important to help them learn how to express and handle their big emotions. There are plenty of fun and engaging activities you can do with your toddler to help them develop healthy […]
Beach balls are perhaps one of the cheapest and most versatile items to toss in your bag of tricks. Kids of all ages love to play with these colorful, fun balls at the beach, on the sand, in the pool, or even inside! Here are a variety of beach ball games and activities you can […]
Check out this awesome fun freebie from the Food Prewriting Worksheet packets OR the Prewriting Pairs Bundle. It includes several free pages of prewriting practice with a food theme. You can download the prewriting lines worksheet freebie for FREE at the bottom of this post. HOW DOES THE PREWRITING LINES WORKSHEET FREEBIE WORK? If you […]
The Journal of Early Intervention recently published research on daily living skills and young children with autism. They wanted to understand the role of early intervention teachers’ perceptions toward the educational placement of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This study explored the area of daily living skills and the educational placement of students in school. […]
There is wide recognition of the importance of life skills, with 88% of young people, 94% of employers and 97% of teachers saying that they are as or more important than academic qualifications, and even more so for children with special needs. However, as many people often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, […]
Do your students ever have trouble regulating their emotions? It can be tough when they’re feeling angry, frustrated, or sad and don’t know how to feel better. Luckily, there are activities that can help kids with their emotional regulation skills. Learn some emotional regulation activities for kids. You’ll help them to become happier and more […]
Have you ever wanted to add a little excitement and movement to your day? If so, parachute activities are perfect! They’re enjoyable for preschoolers and up, and can be adapted to any ability level. Best of all, they’re easy to set up and require minimal preparation. Ready to try them out? Check out some of […]