Does your child struggle with handwriting, particularly with pencil grasp or being able to move their hand across the paper while printing? Or maybe they are in Kindergarten and have not chosen a dominant hand for fine motor activities including handwriting? All of these skills are why crossing the midline is so important. What Does…
Proprioception is one of those eight senses that not everyone knows about. If you have a child struggling to focus, sit still, or attend to a task, this is one of the sensory systems you want to address. Today I am sharing some of the best activities for proprioceptive input. Post updated March 2023. What…
The vestibular system is one of the sensory systems that can have the biggest effect on a child’s behavior. Having a child complete a vestibular activity can help them regulate their emotions, focus, and gain their attention. Here are some of the best activities for vestibular input. (Post updated Feb. 2023) What Provides Vestibular Input? …
You probably think of handwriting mechanics as the act of picking up a pencil and writing on paper. And while that is true, there are some important skills that need to be in place for a child to be successful with this. Let’s take a look at the foundational skills needed for handwriting mechanics. Foundational…
Have you been searching for heavy work ideas but are struggling to find something that will work for your classroom or school environment? Today I have you covered with heavy work activities for school. What is Heavy Work? Heavy work is a term coined to describe any type of activity that activates proprioceptive receptors. Proprioception…
If you’ve been looking into sensory processing activities for your child or student, you have most likely come across the term “heavy work”. What exactly is heavy work and how it is beneficial? We’ll answer these questions today as well as give you some heavy work activities for kids. What is Heavy Work? Heavy work…