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Twist (literally) on Puzzles Part #2
I came across another idea on Pinterest about changing up puzzles. Basically, using any picture or text that you would like, you can create a twisting puzzle. For this example I printed out a picture on heavy duty cardstock that would wrap around this container with about an inch of overlap. Cut the paper into […]
Robot in the School
If you know a child or student who can not attend school due to medical reasons you will want to watch this video. If the school has wifi and the child has the abilities this is an amazing way to attend school from home. I had seen previously how doctors use this technology for telemedicine […]
Twist on Puzzles Idea #1
On Pinterest (you will be reading often about ideas from Pinterest), I saw an idea for an open ended art project. It was sticking cut up straws onto contact paper. I thought this would be a great activity for a little one. We figured we would test it out. After cutting up the straws and […]
Discount for Handwriting Fonts
Zaner-Bloser contacted me to offer my readers a discount for Zaner-Bloser handwriting Fonts Online. It allows you to create worksheets, practice pages and more. They are offering it for $14.99 until 12/31/12. There is a free version so you can test it out if interested. Enter code ZBFOP to receive the paid version of ZB […]
I Spy Movement Breaks
Here is a simple, novel activity for quick movement breaks in the classroom or at home. Pour some colored rice or beans into a recycled water bottle. Write down several exercises that can be done with no equipment ie jumping jacks, marching in place, squats, etc. Write the activities on both sides of heavy duty […]
Favorite Therapy Resources and Products 2011
The results are in. Your favorite therapy resources and products from 2011… (if you can not view you can download the winners at YourTherapySource)
Does CIMT Effect Gait and Balance?
What an interesting question to raise…does constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) effect gait characteristics, balance and functional locomotor ability? The researchers evaluated 16 children, who participated in a 3 week CIMT program, with the Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC), the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and the GAITRite Gold system. The children underwent a pretest and […]
Motor Characteristics of Children with Possible Autism
Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on a retrospective chart review of 30 children (mean age 31.57 months (plus or minus 6 months) who were referred to an autism clinic. According to scores on the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (BSID-III), the children exhibited a mean delay of 6 months in gross […]
Grant Money Available From Collective Brands
Collective Brands Foundation is offering grant money to non profit organization with programs that involve children’s physical activity and fitness or improving the lives of children and youth in need. They also consider sponsorship requests if you live in certain areas (NYC and greater Boston area are two locations along with others). Grants can be […]
Handwriting Summit
News report from the Handwriting Summit in Washington DC yesterday. Just hit the play button to start the video. Dr. Karin James Discusses the Importance of Handwriting in Child Development: MyFoxDC.com Need handwriting activities? Check out YourTherapySource website.