Here you will find a selection of one page information sheets which are freely downloadable as PDF's
Topics will range from play experiences to emotional and cognitive development
Check back regularly as we will add to these over time.
Most recent addition: "Red Flags - Prep Readiness"
Topics will range from play experiences to emotional and cognitive development
Check back regularly as we will add to these over time.
Most recent addition: "Red Flags - Prep Readiness"
Information from recent conferences, books, journal articles
| Screen Time - Emerging Concerns. Notes from a presentation by Dr Mari Swingle |
| COVID19 - A social Story for Kids |
Developmental Concepts
| Red Flags to consider for Prep readiness |
Play experiences
| Lycra Play - Fun ways to play with lycra sheets for sensory and motor input |
| Scooter Board Play - Develop strength, motor planning and have fun with scooter boards |
| Swinging Fun - Calming motions or active play, swings are a childhood essential item |
| Trampoline Play - There is so much more to trampolines than jumping up and down |
| Gym Ball Activities - For play and sensory input |
Sensory Concepts
| What is sensory processing? - A 2 page handout with introductory information about sensory processing |
| Our Vestibular System |
| Mindfulness - An introduction to the practice of "being present" |
| Helpful thoughts - An introduction to the concept of red and green thoughts |
| Criss Cross Star Fish - A movement exercise for children |
| Breath control - Ways to engage children in calming their body through breathing |
| Using weighted items for sensory input |
| Play Wrestling to support regulation |
Fine Motor Skills - Hands and Fingers
| Every Day Writing - Creating opportunities to engage in pencil and paper tasks |
| Introducing Scissors - Activities with and without scissors to support the motor skill |
| Using Board Games to Support Writing |
Gross Motor Skills - Large Muscles Groups
| Postural Control - What does this mean? |
See also some of the information sheets under Play Concepts and in our "Exercises" tab
