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Category: Occupational Therapy Tips

“Leaping into Development: Occupational Therapy Activities for Leap Year Day 2024”

Welcome a Leap Year Day where practical meets therapeutic! In this blog post, discover occupational therapy activities designed to make the most of this extra day on the calendar. These activities will work in elementary classrooms as well as for OT sessions. From fine motor froggy fun to sensory leaps, join me in exploring hands-on approaches to development. Let’s leap into learning together and make Leap Year Day 2024 memorable for both kids and therapists alike!

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Marching into Learning: Occupational Therapy Activities for Academic Enrichment

March brings a burst of seasonal energy, and what better way to harness that excitement than with purposeful and engaging activities for both typical and special education elementary students? These March worksheets and activities, designed with occupational therapy principles in mind, promise a engaging approach to learning. Check out the activities for fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and social-emotional learning.

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40+ Fun and Effective Games and Activities for School-Based Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists make learning fun and engaging. Building a toolkit of activities to make learning fun for elementary special education students is a must. Work on foundation skills through games, activities, and exercises that promote the growth of fine motor skills, gross motor abilities, social-emotional learning, and visual perceptual skills.

Whether you are brand new to occupational therapy or have been practicing for years I hope you find a few new ideas on my list.

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February Fun: A Hands-on Approach to Learning with Occupational Therapy Activities

As February begins, teachers and occupational therapists seek engaging ways to keep students focused and actively involved in learning. This February variety pack of worksheets and activities isn’t just a resource—it’s a gateway to an inclusive approach, integrating academic skills with occupational therapy principles. Activities for Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year, Presidents Day, and Valentine’s Day are included.

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Do you need age-appropriate materials for older special eduaction students? Navigating Age-Appropriate Resources for Diverse Caseloads: A Guide for Therapists Working with Older Students

Do you struggle to find age-appropriate materials for students at a lower skill level? You are not alone.

I recently had a question from a follower that works with older students. She expressed having difficulty finding activities that work for a diverse caseload. Especially students in 5-8th grade.

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