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If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.

-Ignacio Estrada

Get Moving

We all know that Movement is important! How can we motivate those who don't like exercise or those who struggle? How do we overpower Video games......or use them? Are some exercises and movements more important than others? Here you can find answers and strategies for all movement-related questions.

Sit Still

"I can't get this child to sit still!"
What are some strategies for working on being still? Why can't they sit still? Why is stillness important?
How does MINDFULNESS play a role?

Time to Focus

“How can I get this kid to focus?!” What are some strategies to improve focus and attention to task? What are brain breaks? Is posture THAT important? How does visual attention or functional deficit play a role?

Collaboration

Cooperative-play or play with others is important for so many reasons. What are some ways we can play with each other, including special ways to take into consideration today's issue? Is there a way to teach reading or responding to social cues?

ChiLL

As everyone knows, Me Time is so important. It is important for kids, too... although most kids don't know or recognize that. They often don't know "what to do" or are "bored". Independent play is necessary. This is also a good place to discuss SELF CALMING or SELF SOOTHING strategies-what is a CALMING CORNER or a CHOICE BOARD? Does every kid NEED a fidget toy.

Mindfulness

It is important to understand normal or typical age appropriate milestones in order to be able to identify anything that doesn’t fall within “normal” or typical development. Here is a list of typical milestones in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, social-emotional development, etc.
Thinking Child

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