Tying shoes is a complex skill to learn requiring fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills and motor planning. Some children may need extra help to learn how to tie shoes and some may need permanent adaptations. Here are 5 suggestions to adapt shoe tying: 1. commercial shoe laces that are different colors to help learn shoe tying http://www.loopeez.com/index.php 2. Velcro hidden inside shoe http://pinterest.com/pin/143693044332911985/ 3. commercial products that use elastic shoelaces http://www.locklaces.com/ 4. elastic shoe laces - once tied shoe slips on and off 5. commercial Velcro shoes or slip on shoes What is your favorite idea to adapt shoe tying or to teach tying shoes?
Arts & crafts groups are staples in our activity calendars. But it can be challenging to ensure that every resident can join in if they want to. The right adaptations can be the key to increasing participation and resident satisfaction. In this article we cover: Why Adaptations Are Important 4 Adaptations for Pain 6 Adaptations for Mobility 5 Adaptations for Cognitive Skills 5 Adaptations for Hearing Loss 4 Adaptations for Vision Challenges
I've created an adorable one page animal report form in a poster type style. This is a great supplemental activity to add to your animal units! This form can easily be adapted for many grade levels and can be used for any animal. I've included an example poster for you to share with your students, as well as 2 poster templates. The poster template will have the students include the following information about the animal: Animal Name Classification Picture of the animal Habitat Diet Predators Adaptions This form works great as a quick in class project or an at home project as well. For older students this would be a great way to incorporate teaching researching skills! Thanks for stopping by my store!
These 28 printable breathing exercises for kids work well at school and home as calm down techniques, mindfulness exercises and brain breaks.
Mindfulness BINGO is a great way to teach coping mechanisms, relaxing techniques, and give students a break in their day to just breath. With 10 boards, this game is perfect for a small classroom or counseling group! Students can even take their boards home for quick reference to the skills they learned! Prizes for winning can include fidgets, mindfulness cards, and other little games/tools to decrease stress and promote a healthy mental health lifestyle. Combine the 10 and 20 player boards for more variety and larger group settings! Mindfulness BINGO Game Instructions Materials Needed: • BINGO Boards: Each player receives one board. • Markers: Provide enough markers for all players to mark their boards. • Pull Cards: These cards contain the mindfulness actions and are to be cut up individually. They will be used by the caller to announce actions. Setup: 1. Distribute BINGO Boards: Give each player one BINGO board, printed from the set. 2. Prepare Markers: Ensure each player has a marker to mark their board. 3. Cut Out Pull Cards: Cut out the pull cards from the last page of the set. Game Play: 1. Select a Caller: Choose one person to be the caller. The caller will pull and announce the mindfulness actions from the pull cards. 2. Start the Game: The caller pulls a card from the set and announces the mindfulness action written on it. 3. Perform the Action: All players who have the announced action on their board must perform the action. Once completed, they can mark that square on their board. 4. Mark the Board: Players mark their board on the square corresponding to the announced action after they perform it. 5. Continue Playing: The caller continues to pull and announce cards until a player gets five marked squares in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. 6. Winning: The first player to get five marked squares in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) shouts “BINGO!” and wins the game. Tips: • Encourage Participation: Remind players to fully engage in the mindfulness actions for the best experience. • Check for BINGO: When a player calls “BINGO,” verify their board to ensure they have completed the required five in a row. • Play Multiple Rounds: Consider playing multiple rounds to give everyone a chance to win. Enjoy your Mindfulness BINGO game!
*Google Slides and Print Option* 🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5. This packet is a 20 day (4 Week) At Home Learning Packet for students to continue practicing grade level skills during school closures. This is the second set of the 4 Week Packet. Please see the grid in the preview for skills covered. The subjects include ELA (Reading, Grammar, and Writing), Math, and Social Studies. You can print this packet out to send home with your students. Each day includes 1 resource for ELA, Math, and Social Studies. The files are organized by subject or by day. Answer keys are separate. If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]
One quick tip for improving handwriting is to use a sloped surface or an angle board. Writing on an angle is beneficial for many reasons. Today, I’ve got a run-down of why writing on a slant board or sloped surface is beneficial for kids who are working on thier handwriting, as well as an easy ... Read more
30 simple yet effective therapeutic activities for children to teach healthy anger management, improve self-control, increase empowerment, and manage fear, anxiety, and depression while also building proper problem-solving skills.
My experience with DIY home adaptations and decorating a bedroom for CVI. Great ideas for older kids with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment!
If you are doing Montessori at home, this free Montessori curriculum download will be a God-send! Come and take a look!
How do you know which pre-writing lines your child should know? Use this handy pre-writing skills checklist for ages one to six.
Idiopathic toe walking is when your child continues to walk on their tip toes beyond three years of age. Learn stretches and strengthening exercises, and about proper shoes to help your child.
Visual Prompts, Visual Schedules and Visual Supports for Children with Special Needs: Classroom Adaptations for Visual Learners via RainbowsWithinReach
Tips for making Life with an ADHD child easierLooking for advice about how to calm a child with ADHD without medication? You've scoured the internet HOPING to find that advice for parenting an ADHD child that will change your life.You've talked to family and friends.You've searched for things like How to help an ADHD Child in Schoolor maybe support for parents of an ADHD child.You've joined the facebook groups, you've talked to friends and family, but nothing works.I understand your struggle. ADHD warriors, we've seen it all, heard it all, and probably punished it all. (right?)I know you've heard advice like 'Get her
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Use The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers in your classroom with our huge list of cross-curricular teaching ideas and activities for children.
If like me, you have been scrolling the pages of Pinterest for inspiration for home interiors, clothing or crafts to entertain the kids, you might have also realised how amazing Pinterest can be as…
Wheelchair ramp design is vital to ensure access and safety for your loved ones with mobility and climbing issues. We help you calculate rise and run and more.
Igloos are dome-shaped shelters primarily constructed from hard-packed snow. Igloos were traditionally used as temporary shelters during hunting trips or
A blog about STEM and science topics, easy ways to use STEM in the elementary classroom, help with organizing materials, and tons of helpful hints.
Anger games are great resource to develop coping skills at home, school or in a counseling environment. A review of anger management games available in the market.
Scott, the cutest Schnauzer in the world has arrived to bring lots of joy to your home! ♡ This pattern was developed for the production of a Schnauzer puppy and the final product is not suitable for use as a toy, but as a decorative object. If you crochet and have a French Bulldog or want to do it for someone who does, you can make adaptations in the colors and make him look like the real puppy!! With this purchase you will receive a PDF with precise instructions for you to follow (containing illustrations and links to help videos). It is not a final product but a digital file. Level/Ability: Intermediate Approximate final size: 15cm (using the same materials indicated) Important: The use of this file is individual. Sharing and selling this PDF or any part of it is prohibited. If you have any questions, please contact me on instagram @lojafofys or email fofysplace [!at] gmail.com. Kisses, Thamy ♡
Today I'm sharing my free St Patrick's Day adapted book for special education. This adapted book is used by thousands of educators all around the world. And it's one of my favorites to pull out in March with my students too! In this blog post I'm talking about adapted books and giving you a chance
Games include a walking-frame slalom and hitting nails into a plank of wood.
Free Camel facts and information, and a collection of Camel worksheets for use at school & in a homeschooling environment.
