Most don’t understand WHY graded exercise therapy for CFS reverses progress, yet many people that make full recovery from ME/CFS/Fibro list it as part of their reason for success. Understanding WHY can make ALL the difference.
Your gym period is the best time to run your class around and expel some of that boundless energy they seem to have! Sometimes though, the same old games just don’t cut it and you find your students getting distracted or a bit bored, meaning it’s time to switch it up! Thankfully we’ve hunted high and low for the best fun and simple gym games for kids, whether they’re in preschool, elementary, or middle school! Our picks are easy to set up and don’t require too much equipment, making them perfect for shaking things up a little! Let’s dive in and discover what your kids will be doing at gym time this week!
Pre-writing skills are the fundamental skills children need to develop before they are able to write appropriately. These skills help the child to hold and use a pencil, and the ability to draw, write, copy, and colour. Pre-writing skills promote the child's ability to move a pencil fluently and effectively making handwriting more legible. A major component of pre-writing skills are the pre-writing shapes. These are the pencil strokes that most letters, numbers and early drawings are comprised of. They are typically mastered in sequential order, and to an age specific level. These strokes include the following strokes: |, —, O, +, /, square, \, X, and Δ. What are the components needed to develop writing readiness (pre-writing)? 1. Hand eye coordination which involves coordinated control of eye movement with hand movement and the processing of visual input to guide reaching and grasping along with the use of proprioception of the hands to guide the eyes. 2. Hand and finger strength: Necessary muscle power for controlled movement of the pencil. 3. Crossing the mid-line: The ability to cross the mid-line is important on the physical level as well as on the brain level. On a physical level, when your child spontaneously crosses the midline with the dominant hand, then the dominant hand is going to get the practice that it needs to develop good fine motor skills. 4. Visual perception: Brains ability to interpret visual information seen by the eyes like letters and numbers. 5. Pencil grasp: The efficiency of how the pencil is held, allowing age appropriate pencil movement generation. 6. Bilateral integration: Ability to coordinate both sides of the body at the same time in a controlled and organized manner; for example, stabilizing paper with one hand while writing/ cutting with the other. 7. Hand dominance: Preference for using one hand over the other to perform fine and gross motor tasks. This includes activities like writing, cutting, and catching and throwing a ball. 8. Shoulder and arm strength: stability provided by the shoulder to support controlled hand and finger movements for good pencil control. 9. In-hand manipulation: ability to move objects around in your hand and hand division using the thumb, index and middle finger for manipulation with the ring finger and little finger tucked into the palm allowing for palm stabilizing while writing. What activities can help pre-writing skills: Threading and lacing (grade activity by starting bigger beads) Theraputty exercises Construction: Building with duplo, lego, mobilo or other construction toys. Pre writing shapes: Practice drawing the pre-writing shapes (l, —, O, +, /, square, \, X, and Δ). Tweezers and pom poms Writing on a vertical surface Art and crafts activities Everyday finger and hand strengthening activities like opening jars
Get your clients, students or children engaged in mindfulness and therapy through art! Our bundle of 11 art therapy exercises with accompanying templates are great for use with both individuals or groups. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE: - 11 art therapy interventions for individuals and groups (can be used with kids, teens and adults). - Descriptions of each exercise as well as step-by-step instructions on facilitation - Templates to utilise for completing each exercise. - Suggested materials. DOWNLOADING & PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS: Downloading files to a mobile phone or tablet may decrease the file quality. We recommend downloading and saving the files on your computer to ensure the highest quality. PROCESSING TIME: Once your payment is confirmed, you can download the digital file from Etsy directly PLEASE NOTE: The files in this product are digital files only. No physical items will be shipped to you.
Keep your kids moving when they're stuck inside with this simple dice game! Minimal materials needed so everyone gets some movement in!
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These cross crawl exercises and activities support movement and self-regulation needs. Check out the cross crawls for all ages (birth-adult).
Keep your kids moving when they're stuck inside with this simple dice game! Minimal materials needed so everyone gets some movement in!
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Submaximal graded exercise is any physical activity whose intensity increases at regular intervals up to but never exceeding 85 percent of your maximum heart rate, according to the American Council on Exercise.
Help develop your child's large muscles and hand-eye coordination with this collection of 20 gross motor activities for kids! Perfect for occupational therapy, as classroom activities, or as a way to have fun at home, these ideas feel more like fun than practice!
Discover how incorporating mirror therapy (step 3 in the graded motor imagery continuum) can significantly enhance your treatment sessions for stroke patients. Explore the benefits and techniques of mirror therapy, and learn how to effectively utilize a mirror therapy box in your practice. Elevate your stroke rehabilitation strategies with this evidence-based approach.
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Primitive Reflexes Exercises and Assessments for Parents and Professionals. Discover the 8 Primitive Reflexes.
Counting from 1 to 10 is an important skill for young learners. Make it fun for kids to practice with this playful exercise counting game.
The preschool teachers guide to a getting to know yourself worksheet printable is designed to help young children explore their personal identity and develop self-awareness.
The objective of pranayama, or breathing exercises, is to teach the ability to properly inhale, exhale, and retain your breath. There are different branches of pranayama dedicated specifically for inhalation, exhalation, and breathing retention.
Learn what retained primitive reflexes are, why we should test to see if kids have them, and how to help them integrate these reflexes so they don't interfere with development. A must-read for pediatric occupational and physical therapists.
What are causes, symptoms, severity grade and types of anterolisthesis. How is anterolisthesis diagnosed and treated with exercises or surgery
Each child is born with a set of critical primitive reflexes to help them develop and keep them safe, but it's important these reflexes ...
Fluency & Fitness brain breaks are a class favorite activity to help students learn and move. Learn how to use these resources in your elementary classroom.
I'm sharing 5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids. Now, more than ever is the time to teach them how to manage stress and emotions.
Some easy and interactive puzzle excercises for kids to improve focus and increase attention span. These are fun activities for grade pre-k to grade 4. Kids love to solve the puzzle, these activity sheets help child sustain his attention and increase his concentration span. ...
