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This download honors the legacy and work of Mae Jemison, an American engineer, physician and former NASA astronaut. Included is a biography with kid-friendly terminology, along with a coloring page! Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedules: *BUNDLE* Sensory Simplified Resource Pack*MEGA PACK* Senso

Identifying how you are feeling is an important step in emotional regulation. Sometimes it can be difficult to identify our feelings! Use this wheel to help guide you to accurately label how you are feeling. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Sensory Processing + Emotional Regulation: Sensory DietsSensory and SleepFeelings and Emotions Activity PacketVisual Schedules Bundle: Interactive, First/Then + ADLs Mindfulness + Regulation Exercise PacketMo

Created by two pediatric occupational therapists, this free handout simplifies the body's sensory processing systems. On it, you'll find a list of the "Great 8" sensory systems and a brief description of each! Download a copy to keep on hand to provide to therapists, teachers or caregivers. If you happen to use this free product, would you be so kind as to take a quick moment and leave us a review? (Bonus: you'll also earn yourself some TPT credit!)Your download and use of this product implies u

Back to school is an exciting (but hectic!) time. For little ones that need extra support remaining regulated throughout the day, the use of proprioceptive input (or heavy work) can come in handy. Proprioceptive input is calming and has an organizing effect on the nervous system. Think of how we as adults feel more focused, relaxed and centered after a massage. It can be provided through a variety of channels, including from another person or item, through gross motor activities, fine motor res

This resource honors 24 powerful leaders in the Black community and their works and legacies. Five Bingo cards are included for download, along with short biographies on each figure. Letters of Medical Necessity (or LMNs) are regularly required to get equipment approved through insurance. These letters provide a detailed description of the patient's condition(s) or diagnoses that make the requested equipment medically necessary for their well-being. Unfortunately, many children are denied prompt

As caregivers, parents and educators - it's natural to want to step in and assist little ones when we see them having trouble. However, it's important that our good intentions don't get in the way of our children's opportunities to problem solve. This simple handout will provide parents with practical ways to encourage independence with their child - while still providing support! -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second

This download includes 8 winter-themed pages that address a variety of skills. These include: - Scissor skills - Visual motor + matching skills - Bilateral skills - Grasping skills - Direction-following - Visual perceptual and visual discrimination skills ...and more! Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Please kindly consider leaving a quick review so we are able to continue to providing you wit

This packet is versatile and seasonal, perfect for OTs, parents or teachers looking for functional yet engaging worksheets! This packet includes 16 worksheet pages addressing multiple skills such as: HandwritingVisual Motor SkillsSequencingFine Motor SkillsCuttingWorking memory& more!Click on the preview for more details. Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource

We've created this free resource to make gross motor play easy at school, in the clinic or at home. Just print, cut, glue and get moving! From beginning to end, this activity can address: - Scissor skills - Direction-following - Turn-taking - Bilateral skills - Gross motor coordination - Motor planning + body awareness - Balance and core strength ...and more! Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document.

This free handout provides a variety of ideas for movement-based activities. On it, you'll find exercises that provide head inversion, linear movement, songs, products and games that incorporate movement! Download a copy to keep on hand to provide to therapists, teachers or caregivers, and let's get movin'. Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the

This download honors the legacy and work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is credited for establishing Black History Month. Included is a biography with kid-friendly terminology, along with a coloring page! Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Interested in more products like these? Check us out on Instagram!

Bilateral integration involves not only the hands, but the entire body! It plays an important role in so many of our daily activities. This free resource packet includes 2 (one full color and one low-ink) handouts that covers 14 at-home and in the classroom activities that engage bilateral integration! Want more where this came from? Check out another bilateral resource of ours by clicking here. In addition to what you'll find in this free download, our other listing includes:Defining bilateral

Not all movement is created equal—how a child responds to sensory input depends on how it’s delivered. This easy-to-use guide breaks down vestibular activities into two key categories: calming and alerting. Whether you're supporting a child who needs help winding down or one who needs a boost to get going, this resource helps you choose the right kind of movement. -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to

A healthy sleep pattern can impact both the child and caregiver. Included in this handout are factors to consider related to sensory processing and challenges with sleep. Find an expanded version of activities and strategies related to sensory & sleep in our downloadable resource here! -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on th

Grab this printable hand strengthening activity handout—perfect for building fine motor skills through play! Easy to use at home, in the classroom, or during OT sessions. Download it now and give those little hands a fun workout! Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedules:Completion Visuals: Make *ANY* Schedule Interactive!Toileting: Print + Go or Customize Visual Schedules, from Standing + SeatedBedtime Routine Visual Schedule (6 Vers

Let's skip the tricks, this treat's on us! Here's another free resource to help celebrate this spooky season! Building off of our original "Spot the Spook" freebie, we've added additional activities to this resource that address a variety of skills, including: Scissor skillsSocial emotional learningVisual scanningVisual discriminationCountingVisual motor skillsFine motor skills...and more!This resource can be used in the clinic or classroom for early finishers, substitute teachers, handwriting

Here's a quick one-page sheet for teachers, therapists aides or substitutes to get to know their little ones a little bit better. Written with simple prompts, you can have your children (or their adult) fill this sheet out to give you a better idea on how to interact with the ones you work with! Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedules:Bedtime Routine Visual Schedule (6 Versions, 19 PECs Included!)Tips for Transitions: Early Interven

Children can be motivated to throw objects for a variety of reasons, sometimes out of enjoyment ("look how far I can make this go!"), boredom ("I wonder what their response might be when I do this...") or as an effort to communicate ("I am DONE with this!") This quick freebie reference handout was created to serve as a resource for therapists, educators and parents/caregivers to review and problem solve what factors may be at play when it comes to their children throwing. Please note the informa

September 15th is “NATIONAL MAKE A HAT DAY!”, but this activity can be used at anytime! Download this FREE hat making activity that can address lots of skills such as: fine motor precision visual motor integrationpre writing skillspencil graspscissor usegrip strengthbilateral coordinationsequencing& more!Download now on our TpT or Etsy Stores -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out so

We know that our little ones can experience some BIG feelings. We've created a comprehensive emotions + feelings activity resource that you can find here to help make exploring our emotions fun! As for this download, snag a free one-page sneak peek from our emotions + feelings matching activity! There are several ways to use this activity depending upon skill level: Print, cut and fold, seeing if your student can determine the emotion (or other words for it) by the facial expression alone befor