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Free physical therapy resources for parents
Scissor & Tracing Skills
Teaching your babies, how to hold scissors and telling them about how to use the scissors safely Those little hands can develop fine motor skills by learning the proper way to cut paper. Cutting with scissors is considered to be a pre-writing skill and can also help with developing pencil control skills. Thanks for purchasing my product. If you find this product helpful in your classroom, I would very much appreciate a rating and comment on my store. Thank You for your feedback. ~~~How to get TP
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PreK - 1st
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Physical/Occupational Therapy Core Strength Home Exercise Handout - Animal Walks
Handout for physical or occupational therapists to send home with children for carryover. Highlights 8 basic animal walks with description that parents can use to encourage children to work on core strength, balance, motor planning and coordination at home. Easy to print, formatted as a single page handout with black and white images. Great for children to practice over breaks in service, or for children who may not qualify for services but could benefit from an increase in gross motor activity.
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Not Grade Specific
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt Free Printable
Scavenger Hunts provide students with opportunities to practice language, expand vocabulary, and challenge visual and gross motor skills. This Halloween Scavenger hunt handout is great for parents, teachers, and school therapists to get kiddos moving and learning. Check out our Halloween bundle for purchase which includes more specific scavenger hunts that encourage counting, color and shape recognition, as well finding items based on characteristics, size, and action. Bundle is also paired with
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PreK - 1st
What Hurts and I Feel Visual
Great for limited verbal and non-verbal students. I made this for a student with Autism who is having trouble showing why he is upset or where he is hurting at home. I hope it helps you and your students!!!
Sarah Stevens
The Scattered SLP
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FREEBIE Functional Hand and Upper Extremity Strengthening
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This document is an explanation of strengthening for handwriting skills and functional strengthening tasks. This is an easy set of ideas to perform at home.
Have you ever heard your child say that their hand hurts? Maybe you have observed your child shake or stretch their hand while writing, or have seen your child’s writing become bigger or sloppier, the longer they write
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Not Grade Specific
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Level 1: MULTIDISCIPLINE - 2024 Activity-a-Day Summer Calendar
FREE Printable Activity-a-Day Calendar + Detailed Written Instructions for June, July, and August 2024.Suggested Age Ranges: Level 1 = Preschool - Grade 1Skills Addressed:Monday = Crafts/Fine Motor FunTuesday = Sensory ExplorationWednesday = Learning & listening Thursday = Around the HouseFriday = Outside Fun/Gross Motor
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PreK - 1st
Fairy Dot Marker Coloring PRINTABLES
Do a dot marker activity book is a fun way to introduce the Fairy to your young learner.FUN FACTS:• Helps children practice hand-eye coordination while placing their stamps on the circle guides.• Improves hand dexterity and fine motor skills as they hold and manipulate the direction of their markers.• Promotes artistic expression as they choose different color arrangements.• You can use spot stickers to decorate the pages as an alternative to paint daubers.Size: 8.5” x 11” No bleed
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PreK - 3rd
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Level 2: MULTIDISCIPLINE - 2024 Activity-a-Day Summer Calendar
FREE Printable Activity-a-Day Calendar + Detailed Written Instructions for June, July, and August 2024.Suggested Age Ranges: Level 2 = Grade 2 - Grade 4Skills Addressed:Monday = Crafts/Fine Motor FunTuesday = Sensory ExplorationWednesday = Learning & listeningThursday = Around the HouseFriday = Outside Fun/Gross Motor
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2nd - 4th
The Continuum of Infant Gross Motor Milestone Development Chart
The purpose of the gross motor development chart is to provide parents with a frame of reference for the sequence in which babies typically acquire gross motor skills. When parents have a roadmap for what to expect, play can be about spending time with their baby, rather than obsessing over whether they are meeting their milestones.Having a frame of reference for the expected timeline of acquiring new gross motor skills helps parents be able to communicate confidently with their pediatrician abo
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Motor Imitation Skills
Imitating actions and gestures are the first steps to teaching children to talk, as well as developing speech. Use this list of ideas for suggestions of motor imitation skills.
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PreK
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Level 3: MULTIDISCIPLINE - 2024 Activity-a-Day Summer Calendar
FREE Printable Activity-a-Day Calendar + Detailed Written Instructions for June, July, and August 2024.Suggested Age Ranges: Level 3 = Grade 5 & AboveSkills Addressed:Monday = Fine Motor FunTuesday = Sensory ExplorationWednesday = Learning & listeningThursday = Around the HouseFriday = Outside Fun/Gross Motor
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5th - 8th
Dental Health Workbook
Dental Health Worksheet Pack for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners ❤️✏️ Specially crafted for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this comprehensive pack includes over 10 engaging sheets that combine education, fun, and hands-on activities to teach little ones about the importance of dental health. ✏️Take a peek at the preview to get a closer look.WHAT IS INCLUDED?Let kids unleash their creativity while learning about the importance of brushing and flossing for a bright, healthy smile. ✔️A hands-on
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PreK - 1st
Funny Face Bookmarks: Scissor Skill Fun
Join our YouTube channel, where we unleash creativity while honing fine motor skills! Today, we're diving into the world of funny face bookmarks—a delightful activity that not only lets you express your imagination but also sharpens your scissor skills for crafting unique hairstyles. Fine motor skills are essential for everyday tasks, and what better way to develop them than by having a blast creating funny face bookmarks? With each snip and trim, you'll enhance your hand-eye coordination and d
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K - 5th, Staff
Sensory Profile: What is a Bystander?
Are you looking for an easy way to explain a child's sensory profile to their parents or teachers?I created this handout for therapists to explain the characteristics of a "Bystander". There are four different sensory profiles: Bystander/Regulation, Seeker, Sensor, and Avoider. This handout details the strengths and weaknesses of a Bystander, as well as recommendations to help them in their classroom or therapy sessions.
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Not Grade Specific
Early Childhood Gross Motor Milestones
Early childhood gross motor milestones are a great resource for preschool teachers, child care teachers, or parents of young children being home schooled. Developed by Laurie, a pediatric physical therapist, the early childhood gross motor milestones highlight gross motor skills for preschool age children. Laurie is also the creator of The ABC's of Movement flash cards. These alphabet movement cards combine gross motor skills with literacy awareness.
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PreK
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Occupational Therapy DEVELOPING HAND / FINGER STRENGTH - Educational Handout
Occupational Therapy EDUCATION HANDOUT: DEVELOPING HAND AND FINGER STRENGTHDeveloped by a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and used in 1:1 therapy, group therapy, home practice and classroom settings (mainstream and education support settings)Hand and finger strength is essential for the development of fine motor in children. Use these activities, using household objects, to build strength and coordination of the smaller muscles in the arm, hand and fingers. Print and share as a parent resource
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PreK - 2nd
E- Learning Sensory Walk Choice Board
This is great to send out to families to encourage creating sensory walks out of chalk outside of their homes. Gives directions for their child to choose the next "step" to create together as a family- then do it! Great for sensory breaks and neighborhood comraderie! Send home to families as a suggested activity for e-learning or remote learning.This is geared towards Prek-2nd grade but all ages can do it! Send it home to an older student who has younger siblings or make it a project for them t
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PreK - 2nd
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Tips for Buying Shoes for Children- Handout for Parents from OT, PT, Teacher
Finding the perfect pair of shoes for your child can be a daunting task. As parents and educators, we understand the importance of providing comfortable and supportive footwear that promotes healthy foot development. That's why we have created this comprehensive guide, filled with invaluable tips and advice for purchasing shoes that meet both the needs of growing feet and your budget. Whether you're a parent or a teacher looking to assist your students' families, this resource will equip you wit
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FREE Early Intervention Session Report
This user-friendly Early Intervention Session Report template provides a structured format to summarize the activities and interventions implemented during each session. EI providers can easily outline the strategies employed, parent reports, session summaries, and specific goals addressed. By consistently documenting these details, the report enables interventionists to track progress over time and identify patterns or areas for improvement.Included:Parent/caregiver summary pageThis form is for
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PreK, Staff
Physical Therapy Daily Parent Communication Forms (School-Based)
Save time writing in parent communication notebooks by circling session activities and levels of assistance. Lines at the bottom included for unique comments and options to reach the PT in case of question or concern. Perfect for school-based PTs with multiple kids scheduled back-to-back!2 forms per page (top half/bottom half) to save space and paper.Your feedback is welcomed and appreciated.Become a friend on Instagram!
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Not Grade Specific
Speech Therapy Adult Population Daily Treatment Tracker/Planner
FREE! FREE! FREE!!!!Make discharge planning, document tracking, and viewing your patient's performance quick and easy with this FREE Speech Therapy Tracker/Planner. This tracker has spaces for you to record month/week/day, patient's name, type of insurance (Remarks), plan of care coverage dates (POC Dates), Test scores, short term goals, and daily performance in a comprehensive and easy to read format. Additional space is provided for a To Do list, Follow Up list, and Plans for the next week
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Single Limb Balance Home Exercise Program - Physical Therapy
Easy to follow activities to improve single limb balance, which is a crucial component of many higher level activities like negotiating stairs and uneven surfaces. A single page printout designed to be shared with parents to work on at home. Perfect for children who may not qualify for services, but would benefit from skill practice at home.Become a friend on Instagram!
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Not Grade Specific
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School vs Medical Based Therapy Services
School vs Medical Based Therapy Services- Compare and contrast school-based therapy and medical-based therapy- Useful for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy- Educational resource for parents, teachers, administrators, etc.
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Not Grade Specific
Motor Milestones Development 0-3 Years Old Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Empower parents and educators with this comprehensive Motor Milestones Checklist! Designed to track and celebrate children's physical development, this printable checklist covers crucial motor skills across different age ranges. From the first grasps and rolls to crawling, walking, and beyond, this resource helps monitor and support a child's progress. Easy to understand and use, it's a valuable tool for parents, teachers, and therapists alike. Use this checklist to ensure every child reaches t
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PreK - K
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