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Video- Activities for Kids of All Abilities
The Move Forward PT website has posted a video on You Tube encouraging physical activity for children of all abilities. It is a short video with a few suggestions. Would be nice to show to parents and other health providers.
Scissor Use – Progress Monitoring Formr
We have just published Progress Monitoring Forms – Fine Motor Skills. This download includes 40+ forms to track an individual’s fine motor skills over time. You can get a free copy of the Scissor Use Progress Monitoring Forms here.
Musical Magnet Maze
Here is a unique way to make a maze multisensory and practice visual motor and bilateral coordination skills. You only need a maze, magnet, jingle bell, cardboard and a page protector. To learn how to create this activity and to see it in action watch the video at YourTherapySource.com.
Classroom Background Noise
Background noise in classrooms can influence a student’s ability to learn. Many children with sensory processing disorder in particular can be distracted by different noises. Frequently classroom seating accommodations are suggested based on the student’s ability to stay on task. Some recent research indicated that students who spent time in louder classrooms performed worse on […]
Use of Weighted Vest
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on a pilot study of 10 second grade students that exhibited difficulties with attention span. The intervention group wore a weighted vest and the percentage of time on task was measured. The control group wore a non weighted vest. The examiners and data collectors were blind to […]
Podcast on Integrating Movement Across the School Day
Just finished listening to an informative podcast on integrating movement across the school day. This free podcast can be listened to online or you can download it and save it to listen on your mp3 player. It offers some nice ideas on incorporating more physical activity throughout the day. You can listen to the podcast […]
Tips for Teaching a Child Dressing Skills
When children learn how to dress themselves it is a huge accomplishment. Independent dressing is a skill that needs to taught and practiced. Here are some tips for teaching a child how to dress: 1. Children will usually learn to undress first. Remember to allow children practice time to undress. Praise them for being independent […]
Children with Disabilities Participation in PE and Extracurricular Activities
The Department of Education has published a report entitled Creating Equal Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities to Participate in Physical Education and Extracurricular Activities. It is a 24 page report that provides an overview on the law, guidelines for physical activity and suggestions to increase opportunities. Here is a summary: IDEA and Section […]
Visual Tracking and Bilateral Coordination Activity
Here is a fun, super cheap activity to encourage visual tracking and bilateral coordination. All you need is a pool noodle, a marble and some tape. Step 1: Cut the pool noodle in half lengthwise with a serrated knife (adults please). Step 2: Shape one half of the pool noodle into a circle and tape […]
Gender Differences in Sedentary Behavior
Interesting research in Pediatrics on the different sedentary behaviors of boys versus girls. Three hundred thirty one preschool children wore accelerometers over a period of 2 weeks. The results indicated the following: girls were more sedentary than boys for boys sedentary behavior was correlated with the amount of weekly tv/video games and physical activity equipment […]