This is an old blog post from January 31, 2016 on the benefits of movement and various sensory exercises to improve focus and attention. We’ve updated this article as of January 22, 2024 to include more resources and strategies to support attention. Exercises for focus and attention depend on the individual’s unique needs, but there ... Read more
Occupational Safety isn't a joke. If you're fixing an AC compressor on the ledge of the 28th floor with no harness, you're just inviting trouble over, and risking not only your life but ending up on the r/OSHA subreddit as well.
Interested in learning about occupational therapy home safety tips? We've created this guide for you to help keep your patients safe at home.
After a certain age, seniors come across many health problems. These problems can create an annoyance in their day-to-day lives. The common problems are- going to the toilet, getting, up and down from...
A shorter workday has become the "new normal," according to a recent report.
Whether you are in the classroom or at home, talk about fire safety with your kids! Use these three fun activities to talk about what to do in case of a fire and the helpers that respond to an emergency.
We cover the importance of meaningful and functional occupational therapy interventions to use with your patients affected by dementia.
FREE printable Paper Hats that kids can color and wear when learning about community helpers, occupations, or when doing dramatic and pretend play. Great for preschool and kindergarten!
I'm so excited to share this free fire truck name craft with you today! Fire safety month is always something that I really try to work hard on with my students. It's really important to teach them everything I can about fire safety.. And especially what to do if they have a fire at their
When blood flow to certain regions of the brain is cut off from a stroke, that particular communication center no longer relays messages to corresponding parts of the body. So, as with all stroke issues, the problem begins in the brain but becomes aggravated by the weakening of the body part itself. The key to rehabili
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Your preschoolers and kindergarteners will have fun learning the ABC’s as they "put out the fires" in this Firefighter Letter Find Activity!
FREE Community Helpers 2-piece puzzles, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about occupations and jobs around the community.
This resource was made to help build an awareness of being safe in and around the water and sun! This is super important for kids! This sorting page provides a number of scenarios to read and think about before cutting & gluing them. It's sure to produce some good talks about visits to the pool, playing at the beach, boating on the river, or trips to the lake! Students will sort the following into "Safe" or "Not Safe": swim without an adult go in deep water wear sunscreen drink up the water you are swimming in wear goggles do not wear a life jacket on the boat wear a swim float wear sunglasses your mom catches you in the deep end of the pool run around the pool Water safety is an important discussion, this helps makes it meaningful yet simple for Kindergarten and First grade! Be sure students have an opportunity to share their thinking in regards to these situations and why they sorted they way the did. If you need other resources for Kindergarten and First Grade check my store for even more! Thanks for stopping by….
Silicosis is an incurable occupational disease caused by inhaling dust that contains minute pieces of a mineral called silica (SiO2).
Use these free fire truck printables to teach number recognition and number order. Both fire truck number puzzles will be a great addition to your preschool fire safety or community helper units.
Safety is very important to avoid accidents and injuries in industries. Management should educate their employees to use proper safety equipment while working. As described in our earlier post on Safety Slogans, safety posters can be installed throughout the organization to educate employees to work safely. In this post, we are going to share with you […]
Check out these activities for teaching children to be more aware of their outdoor surroundings for a happy and safe summer from the Melissa & Doug Blog. Melissa & Doug
Print pdf file with over 37 community helpers for kids to learn about with 3 different hands-on activities with the free printables.
FREE printable Paper Hats that kids can color and wear when learning about community helpers, occupations, or when doing dramatic and pretend play. Great for preschool and kindergarten!
Platform swing for sensory integration – Autism Swings for home, school or clinic. This Platform style swing has a sturdy core that makes it safe to use for children . A must-have tool for any occupational therapy clinic, this swing also makes a fun and functional addition to any home. Not only is this Platform Swing more exciting than a standard swing, it's great for strengthening balance reactions core muscles and working on motor planning. Helps with sensory integration and vestibular input Supports kids with autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorder Provides a healthy way to release extra energy Age 4+ The platform swing therapy swing can be used in different ways. The children can ether sit or lie down on. It’s the therapist’s favourite choice of hanging equipment! Size 80 x60 x180cm (114cm high to timer piece in middle) Holds Weight up to 80kg Always use supervised by an adult Should be used in conjunction with a Landing mat for extra safety https://www.funability.com.au/collections/soft-play/products/soft-play-gym-mat
Fire coloring pages can help you teach your children about the importance of fire safety. Whether it be at a campfire or inside a building that’s on fire. Discuss the heroism of our dear firefighters and how they risk everything to save others. Talk about fire can be used as a tool to keep us […]
With all of the wildfires going on in California right now, Fire Prevention week and Fire Safety have really been on my mind a lot. This week in addition to all of our preschool activities, we talked a lot about how to stay safe if there were ever a fire in our house. Here were […]
Social Studies Coloring Worksheets are a helpful resource for young learners who are exploring the fascinating world around them. These worksheets provide an engaging way to learn about various social studies topics while also developing important skills such as fine motor control and color recognition. Whether it's discovering different cultures, exploring historical events, or understanding global geography, these worksheets offer an interactive and educational experience that will captivate and motivate your child.
Looking for occupational therapy activities using free or household materials? This list of OT activities supports development of OT goals.
With all of the wildfires going on in California right now, Fire Prevention week and Fire Safety have really been on my mind a lot. This week in addition to all of our preschool activities, we talked a lot about how to stay safe if there were ever a fire in our house. Here were […]
