Claire had a genius moment last week and busted out a sensory motor lesson plan for a group of preschoolers that I thought was SO AMAZING!! I think you will, too! The kids loved pretending to be fish flopping all over the dock, feeding the fish after using their super fingers to collect food, and catching flying fish with every ounce of bilateral coordination and hand-eye coordination that they could muster. Check out what we did! This would be the perfect push-in lesson plan for therapists who are interested in providing integrative services in the classroom. Fish Themed ... Read More about Fish Themed Sensory Motor Lesson Plan
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Classroom Strategies & Tips for School
This list of resources covers all of our best classroom strategies and tips for school success. From sensory processing to posture to recess to circle time to walking in line to handwriting - we've got you covered! Classroom Strategies & Tips for School Sensory Strategies for School These sensory strategies will help teachers and others support kids to be able to attend, participate, and engage in learning activities throughout the day - no matter what their sensory needs are! Movement Breaks to Help Kids Stay Alert and Focused 23 Ways to Create a Sensory Friendly ... Read More about Classroom Strategies & Tips for School
Prewriting Strategies
Today, we’re tackling prewriting strategies and we have another great printable writing prompt for your kiddos! There are a lot of foundation skills kids need for efficient and legible handwriting. Here are some of our favorite prewriting strategies for kids. Prewriting Strategies for Kids Core Strength Kids need to have adequate core strength to be able to maintain functional posture in their chairs while they write. Kids who have weak core muscles may slump in their seats or lean on the table, leading to illegible handwriting. Check out some of our fun core strengthening ... Read More about Prewriting Strategies
Calming Games and Activities for Outings
Today, as part of a year-long series about the Functional Skills of Childhood, we’re talking about calming games and activities for community outings! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Whether they’re riding in the car, waiting at the doctor’s office, eating at a restaurant, or on a trip to the grocery store, when kids are out in the community, they’re met with countless challenges and opportunities that can promote every developmental skill you can think of. But sometimes community outings can be overwhelming and frustrating, especially when they involve transitions and ... Read More about Calming Games and Activities for Outings
FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES: SQUEEZE BOTTLE TRACING
You know you’re a therapy blogger when your daughter runs in the house one day and exclaims… "MOM, I have a fun summer activity to help kids strengthen their hands! Come and take a picture!" *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Yep, this actually happened. And, her activity was awesome! What she didn’t realize is that fun summer activities like this are not only great for hand strengthening but also amazing for visual motor practice and that all-important core strengthening! Here is what my 9 year old came up with. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: -A squeeze bottle -Sidewalk ... Read More about FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES: SQUEEZE BOTTLE TRACING
Loom Band Mania!
“Mom, I’m kind of over it,” said my 7-year-old when I asked him if he wanted to make something with his loom bands. He threw in that pre pre-teen eye roll that he’s been practicing just for good measure. This post contains affiliate links. Read more. “Over it!?! How can you be over the Rainbow Loom? It’s the best thing in the history of the world!” I cried. His blank stare told me that there was no convincing him (and maybe that I was exaggerating a little). The Rainbow Loom was officially a thing of the past. Friends, I’ll admit it. I have a Rainbow Loom problem. I can’t get ... Read More about Loom Band Mania!
SENSORY ISSUES: TRICKS AND TIPS FOR TEENS AND OLDER KIDS
Creating sensory strategies that are a fit for the teen/tween age group can be tough - check out these suggestions! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. We’ve written a lot about sensory issues over the years. We’ve covered everything from sensory strategies and sensory tips to sensory activities and more! We even wrote a book called Sensory Processing 101! Our readers tell us that all of this information is really helpful, except for one catch…eventually little kids with sensory needs grow into big kids with sensory needs. How do kids’ sensory needs change over time and ... Read More about SENSORY ISSUES: TRICKS AND TIPS FOR TEENS AND OLDER KIDS
GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS AND OLDER KIDS
Looking for some gross motor activities for teens and older kids? Check out these fun ideas! As the only physical therapist in the school district where I practice, I am lucky to be able to be a constant in a child’s journey with therapy services. If I initiate physical therapy services for a kiddo in preschool, I will follow that child through their elementary, middle school and high school years as long as they continue to have delays in their gross motor skills. One of the toughest parts of my job is being creative enough in my treatment approach to keep the older child ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS AND OLDER KIDS
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