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Teaching Grasp on a Pencil from an Occupational Therapists Perspective
This is an article that discusses grasp development in young children, and joint laxity and its influence on the development of grasp. Ever notice how young children increasingly have a tendency to hold a pencil incorrectly? This article is the basis for all the fine motor products sold in the store under Jan McCleskey, MA, OTR. The fine motor products that are for sale, include tongs labs, scissors labs and coloring labs. All tongs, coloring labs, etc are adapted with the therapeutic proced
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PreK - 1st, Staff
Supporting pre-service teachers in kickstarting a mentally healthy career
Suitable for teacher training, continuing professional development and staff well-being.• Teaching is a highly rewarding but also highly challenging career. Ensuring that pre-service teachers avoid compassion fatigue and burnout, both through their own self-care and through accessing support resources, is the mission of HEARTcare. Dr Astrid Kendrick, of the University of Calgary in Canada, believes that the HEARTcare resources that she helped formulate can set pre-service teachers on the path to
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Staff
Aider les enseignants en formation initiale à entamer leur carrière en toute sér
A French language resource suitable for teacher training, continuing professional development and staff well-being.• Teaching is a highly rewarding but also highly challenging career. Ensuring that pre-service teachers avoid compassion fatigue and burnout, both through their own self-care and through accessing support resources, is the mission of HEARTcare. Dr Astrid Kendrick, of the University of Calgary in Canada, believes that the HEARTcare resources that she helped formulate can set pre-serv
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Staff
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs
Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the world's most important medicinal plant species. The book contains mo
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11th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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On the SpO.T. Intervention
On the spO.T. is a 6-week MTSS/RtI intervention that addresses the foundational skill needed for kindergarten readiness and handwriting. 10 slides available for free download. 61 slides for full 6-weeks, link to printable Canva worksheets. This intervention was created for my capstone project. If interested in more information on the intervention you can reach out via email at hlockrow@icloud.com.
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PreK - 1st
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Handwriting Survey_ Compensation will be provided
Hello Teachers!We are looking for Kindergarten-3rd grade teachers to participate in a research study on handwriting.What is Involved?•Complete an online 20 minutes survey•Compensation and resources will be provided
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K - 3rd
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Developmental Prewriting Skills Checklist
A great resource for parents and teachers who may have questions as to a child's developmental progression with handwriting.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Sensory Processing Disorder and Solutions Guide For Teachers, Parents, and More!
I wrote my master's thesis, Sensory Processing Disorder and Solutions: An Overview of How to Help Children Living with SPD to help families and educators better understand how it manifests and how to help children with this condition. You may read my thesis for free via the link in the word document you will download. I hope my research helps your students and their families!
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Not Grade Specific
What Size Paper Should I Use?
This is a handout for Occupational Therapists working with staff to educate them on what appropriate size handwriting looks like across grade levels. Can be used as a handout during professional development training with staff, or as a stand alone email of handwriting tips!
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K - 6th
Pencil Grasp Fast Facts for Parents
What parents and educators need to know about pencil grasp development. Research based fast facts.
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PreK - 1st
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Fieldwork Instructor Feedback form for Level II OT students
How many of you would like to truly know how the occupational therapy students that complete fieldwork with you in the school system feel about your practice? I created this form to send to my students after they completed fieldwork and I had graded their performance, so that they know they can give me honest feedback. It has assisted me to know what areas I need to focus more on for the next student.
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Not Grade Specific
Science of Squish
The Science of Squish! Why is playdough so beneficial for little learners? Simply put, for many reasons!
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PreK - 5th
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