Are you looking to implement social pragmatic goals in speech therapy? Read on for some helpful information and ideas. Many of the populations we work with as speech-language pathologists (SLPs), including individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), developmental language disorder (DLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and those with […]
If you work in a preschool, you are probably quite familiar with the myths that surround the development of prewriting skills. Many educators and parents are taught the earlier the better. In reality, when we introduce skills too early it can create bad habits in children that can be very hard to break when they […]
If you are a classroom teacher or support staff, you probably have observed students with challenging behaviors who are disruptive, destructive, or disengaged from instruction. It doesn’t have to be a group of students, either. Unfortunately, even just one single child can disrupt the entire classroom’s routine, transitions, and learning time. School staff can sometimes […]
Check out this fun and challenging puzzle for your students! This free sports puzzle printable makes a great brain break, early finisher activity or indoor recess challenge on those cold and rainy days. You can download this FREE Sports Puzzle Printable at the bottom of the post. SKILLS THAT ARE PRACTICED WITH THIS ACTIVITY? This […]
Handwriting is an important skill for everyone to develop, but it can be especially tricky for those with kinesthetic awareness difficulties. Luckily, there are some simple things that occupational therapists and teachers can do to help students improve their handwriting skills. This FREE kinesthetic awareness practice worksheet is a great way for students to get […]
It’s no secret that motivating students in a classroom can be a tricky task. When extrinsic motivation sources—like rewards or punishment—don’t seem to work, it can be hard to come up with an alternative solution. Luckily, the answer might lie in introducing motivational games for students into your lessons! Incorporating these educational and fun activities […]
Do you find your students playing with classroom fidgets? Perhaps they treat them more like fidget toys than tools? Try using this FREE self generated data collection tool with your students to determine if classroom fidgets are helping. It will help them explore about their sensory preferences and how they learn best. Learning how to […]
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to share a fun and festive coloring activity for your students or children! These Valentine color by number worksheets are a great way to celebrate love and practice fine motor and gross motor skills. You can download the three free printable coloring pages at the bottom […]
Do you have a student with ADHD? Are you looking for ways to help ADHD students succeed in your school district? A 504 plan with ADHD accommodations may be the answer. If a child’s progress in school is slow and the child qualifies, a 504 plan may be developed with the help of the school […]
All children are required to solve-problems throughout their school day. Most curricula, be it the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), or various social emotional learning programs, require students to solve problems. Social communication skills also rely heavily on children’s ability to recognize and solve problems. This is why some students have problem solving goals for […]