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Study: Taekwondo Improves Primary School Children’s Self-Regulation

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Medical Express] The report, published in the journal Developmental Psychology, details how researchers from the University of Surrey studied 240 primary school students aged 7–11 years across a period of 11 weeks. Self-regulation describes an individuals’ ability to manage and alter…...

January 11, 2022

14 January 2021, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Columbia researchers found that babies born during the pandemic’s first year scored lower on a developmental screening test of social and motor skills at 6 months — regardless of whether their mothers had COVID during pregnancy — compared to…...

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help them understand spoken language and enhance social interactions, according to a study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The study reported…...

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] The vocal sounds of humans — laughing, crying, and the babbling of babies — have the same rhythmic quality as the sounds made by many mammals, songbirds, and even some species of fish. Researchers have discovered that a small…...

32 Pom Pom Winter Crafts for Kids

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Craftionary] Crafting with kids is fun during winter season, especially when its raining or snow is falling outside. This is when kids have to sit and play indoors. Kids enjoy working with colorful and easy DIY projects. Pom Pom crafts are pretty cute…...

Winter Hat Crafts for Kids

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Easy Peasy and Fun] This one is one of the cutest activities we’ve been up to, we’ve made winter hats craft for kids to make and it’s a perfect classroom craft for young ones as it’s easy to set up and…...

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Homeschool Preschool] Winter is here, and it is a great time to stock your shelves with some winter clothes books for preschoolers. Hats, mittens, scarves, and more! I love to use picture books to introduce and/or celebrate the seasons. Add these picture…...

Winter Scarf Movement Activity

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Sing, Play Create] Brrrr! It’s Winter scarf activity time. Students love to move with scarves and music. This Winter Movement & Music Video activity is in one resource to help keep your active in music class, take a brain break or…...

January 11, 2022

14 January 2022, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Montessori by Katie] For best results print on card stock and laminate Download them HERE on Montessori by Katie ...

January 10, 2022

14 January 2022, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter

[Source: Niagara Therapy] Yes, that time of the year is almost upon us…winter weather season. While we may be dreading the snowy commutes to work and tuning up the snow blowers, there’s no reason to stay stuck inside every day when the…...