Energizers Classroom-based Physical Activities: Ways teachers can integrate physical activity with academic concepts

http://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/Energizers/Texts/K-5-Energizers.pdf

Write On! How Putting Pen to Paper Can Keep You Sharp

Write On! How Putting Pen to Paper Can Keep You Sharp

Calming Strategies / Resources

other resources
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Take-A-Break-Behavior-Management-and-Self-Regulation-678756
http://www.yourtherapysource.com/files/Self_Calming_Cards

When to "fix" a pencil grasp

http://theanonymousot.com/2013/03/22/when-to-fix-a-pencil-grasp/

Alternative ways of working on handwriting - 1

Increasing number of women diagnosed and medicated for ADHD

How to make a fidget out of yarn - Martha Thomas OTR/L

OT Pinterest

OT Treatment ideas

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=pediastaff&term_meta%5B%5D=pediastaff%7Ctyped

Article on Hand Dominance

http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/4831.asp

Sensory Gym in Portland

Sensory Gym: Sundays 10:30-12:30 at the Children’s Gym

1625 NE Sandy Blvd  Portland, Or 97232     Phone: 503-249-5867      Online: childrensgym.com

The Children’s Gym is a 12,000 square foot gymnastics facility, and every Sunday, they set aside the entire gym from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for Sunday Sensory Time. Children ages 2-14 with special sensory or motor needs can run, jump, swing, and climb on their equipment in a calm and comfortable setting.

 

Coaches trained to provide meaningful sensory experiences will be present in order to facilitate a positive and organized environment. They have gymnastics rings, bars, beams, a trampoline, a 30-foot-long tumbling trampoline, vault areas, and mats galore!

 

Cost for Sunday Sensory Time is $10 for 1 child, $15 for 2 children, and $3 for each additional child. Reservations are highly encouraged online or by phone as spaces are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit their website to learn more!