In the classroom, on the playground and during recess all children should feel included. Many times pediatric therapists focus on environmental modifications. Don’t forget other types of modifications as well. Each child can bring their own unique abilities to a classroom setting. Here are several ideas to ensure that all kids are included during the […]
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Practice grading of pencil pressure with this free printable. You can download it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeturkey [subscribe2]
Create these homemade painting tools with cardboard, scissors and clothes pins. Children will practice cutting skills, hand strengthening and visual motor skills with this painting activity. Watch the video at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videopaintingtools.html [subscribe2]
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport published research on the effects of mental practice (MP) and physical practice (PP) on a finger opposition task among 36, nine to ten years old, children. The children were randomly assigned to either a MP group, PP group or no practice (NP) group. The MP and PP groups participated […]
Here are three fine motor activities to do with buttons – button “geoboard”, button snake and button matching snake. Watch the video for how to make these items at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videobutton.html
Here is a free self calming deep breathing activity. Print and cut out the deep breathing cards. The child can take 4 deep breaths trying to breath in through the nose (smelling the flowers) and out through the mouth (blowing out the candles). You can print the activity at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freecalmbreath.html [subscribe2]
There are lots of new resources on the website: 1. The September edition of the digital magazine has been posted. Catch up on research articles, read tips on staying organized this school year, get free printables (including schedule cards) and more. You can view it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/magazine.html 2. Check out the latest ebook – Data […]
Play for young children is crucial to healthy development. Pediatric therapists who work in early childhood education know the importance of play and how to use it to reach IEP goals that are set for specific children. When a child is evaluated for therapy services, the therapist observes the child in the classroom setting. Therapists […]
These are ready just in time for the start of the school year (or use them anytime you change your schedule to update everyone). These scheduling cards are the size of business cards. Use them to inform teachers, students and parents what day and time a student has therapy and to provide your contact information. […]