Mother's Day Books
Mother's Day Songs
Memorial Day Activities for Kids:
- https://www.care.com/c/stories/3677/9-memorial-day-activities-for-kids/
- http://www.dltk-kids.com/usa/memorial-day.htm
- https://www.highlights.com/parents/family-activities/rock-your-memorial-day-weekend
Flexible Seating: Where Did All The Desks Go?
Victoria Cann (OT) and myself recently presented on Flexible/Alternative Seating in Schools. I have attached the presentation below. Hope you find it helpful!
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Games to Improve Executive Functioning
- This article/blog post does a nice job of explaining the various parts of executive functioning and why executive functioning skills are essential for learning and successful participation in the school setting.
- https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/games-to-improve-executive-functioning-skills/
- Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Pictionary
- Chess
- Scrabble
- Jenga
- Blurt
- Memory
Difference Between ADHD and Executive Functioning Issues
Very interesting and informative article (and website):
- https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/difference-between-executive-functioning-issues-and-adhd
Simulations for Understanding Student Needs
My Director shared these amazing resources with us--to help families and practitioners gain a better understanding of visual and auditory student needs.
Color Blindness Simulator
http://www.color-blindness.com/coblis-color-blindness-simulator/
Hearing Loss Simulator
https://www.hearinglikeme.com/hearing-loss-simulator/
Low Vision Simulator
https://simulator.seenow.org/
Do Weighted Blankets Really Work?
Great article that discusses weighted materials and evidence-based practice:
- https://theanonymousot.com/2018/04/24/do-weighted-blankets-really-work/
Sensory Strategies in Schools
Sign up and get a free printable packet "Classroom Sensory Strategies Toolkit"
- http://www.theottoolbox.com/2018/04/sensory-strategies-in-schools.html
Core Strength Norms
- https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2015/10/01/norms-for-core-strength-in-children/
Pencil Grasp Reference Cheat Sheet
- http://www.nclexquiz.com/pencil-grasp-reference-cheat-sheet/
Writing S.M.A.R.T. IEP Goals
Great article for school-based OT's on IEP goal writing:
- https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/SMART