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Exercise and Mental Health in Children with ADHD

Exercise and mental health in children with ADHD is a topic that matters deeply to school-based professionals. Children and adolescents with ADHD often experience more than attention and impulse control challenges. Many also deal with anxiety, depression, and difficulty managing their emotions. These co-occurring concerns can make learning, social interaction, and daily participation at school […]

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Simon Says Song Free Printable

The Simon Says Song is a high energy movement activity that gets elementary students up, moving, and following directions in a fun and engaging way. This free printable PDF combines music and classic Simon Says style commands to support listening skills, motor planning, coordination, and self regulation in classrooms, therapy sessions, and at home. Designed […]

Free St Patrick’s Day Code Breakers

Looking for a fun way to practice handwriting, problem solving, and visual scanning this March? These Free St Patrick’s Day Code Breakers are a simple, engaging way to combine fine motor skills with festive learning. You can download the FREE printable at the bottom of the post. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ST PATRICK’S DAY […]

Neurodevelopmental Disorders And Academic Performance

Understanding how neurodevelopmental disorders and academic performance are related is important for educators and therapists supporting student participation across school settings. Students often present with a range of developmental characteristics that influence learning, classroom engagement, and access to instruction. Research that examines multiple neurodevelopmental conditions together provides valuable insight into how these factors interact within […]

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Making Choices Song and Free Printables

Looking for a making choices song that supports emotional awareness, self-reflection, and growth mindset skills? The Making Choices Song was created to help students recognize that reactions are part of learning. Every child has strong feelings sometimes. Some reactions help situations improve. Some reactions make situations harder. The goal is not perfection. The goal is […]

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5 Ways to Help Teachers and Families Support Students More Consistently

You know what works for your students. You’ve identified effective strategies, taught the skills, and seen progress during your sessions. But then the student goes back to the classroom or home, and somehow those strategies don’t translate. The teacher forgets the visual cue. The parent isn’t sure when to use the sensory break. The strategies […]