We're two pediatric occupational therapists with a love of play-based learning, caregiver education + support, and anything that incorporates art and creativity!
Visuals have shown to be a proven support when it comes to learning - and that includes when little ones are mastering regulation skills! This download features two designs (7 total versions) to help children visualize and identify with what zone(s) they might be in. This resource includes the following:- Zones Feelings Strip, Blank (Blue Background)- Zones Feelings Strip, Blank (Green Background)- Zones Feelings Strip, With Coping Skills (Blue Background)- Zones Feelings Strip, With Coping Sk
All the resources you need to get started with teaching the Zones! These resources are appropriate and adaptable for multiple ages. Read the descriptions for each listing below!
Within this bundle, we've combined our current visual schedule options to assist with transitions in the clinic, classroom or community! Best of all? Many of these resources can be laminated for continued use! -- 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:Bedtime Routine Visual Schedule (6 Versions,
Interoception (our awareness of internal body sensations), can be a tricky topic to cover. This sensory system plays an important role in emotional regulation, as it allows little ones to detect and respond to the internal sensations experienced during different feelings. This includes our heart pounding when we're scared, our body feeling hot when we're angry, and more! This packet was created to provide information on this sensory system, a variety of exercises to practice interoceptive awaren
Having an easy to follow, visual exercise to calm your body can be a helpful tool. We've compiled this resource of simple but effective cards that little ones can trace their finger along as they focus on regulating their breathing. Put them on a ring for easy choosing, or select one from the deck to implement! Included in this packet:16 Color Finger-Tracing Paths (2 per page, making them the perfect size for little hands)Calming Card Deck Cover + Instruction PageRecommended Assembly Instruction
Introducing our Zones of Regulation inspired bingo game – a fun, interactive way to help students learn about their emotions in a playful way! Whether you're a teacher looking to introduce regulation concepts into your classroom, a therapist seeking engaging activities to teach the Zones, or a parent wanting to support your child's emotional development at home, this bingo game checks the box. Included, you'll find 18 calling cards (emotions include happy, sad, sick, angry, bored, silly, scare
We're always looking for a way to make fine motor fun! This packet features 10 pencil obstacle courses of various themes to address fine motor control, visual motor integration and more! Simply print the pages that you wish to use, and consider laminating or using sheet protectors to practice with dry-erase markers. Within this download, you'll receive the following themes:Balloons + Birthday Mountains + Forest Bumblebees + Springtime 1 Bumblebees + Springtime 2 Rainy Day Lucky Charms Outer Spac
Visual schedules can be a fantastic support to provide children with the expectations and routines within their day. The interactive version allows for clarification of expectations, elimination of visual distractions and shows only the tasks that are remaining! This packet includes: Instructions for Use 3 Front + Back Templates: > > > First, Next, Then, Last with stars > > > Blank front schedule with check marks > > > Blank
Working with children, we’re well aware that little ones can exercise some BIG volume. It takes practice to learn what volume levels are appropriate for different settings! Designed to teach little learners this very concept, this activity packet includes the following: Voice-O-Meter Desk Plates for easy referenceVoice Level Sorting Worksheet (both color & B/W versions), to practice categorizing 15 different situations into corresponding voice levels!Jumbo Voice-O-Meter Craft (full page, both
Learning through PLAY is extremely effective. Sometimes the best way to practice an un-motivating or challenging task, like dressing, is to find a way to make it fun. Use this as a guide for your clients to use at home, or for you to practice along side with them! Included: 8 fun & easy activities that promote skills needed for dressingoriginal images, descriptions, and explanations-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within thi
The benefits of OT are most effective with carryover at home, however many OTs do not have the opportunity to see their client’s parents (lookin’ at you, School OTs!). Need a quick & efficient way to communicate with parents on what has been worked on, progress that’s been made, and what can be practiced at home? Send a parent communication note home that’s not only easy to read & organize, visually appealing & professional too! This resource includes two templates per page and a color
Empower your therapy sessions, classroom activities, or family discussions with this engaging Zones Slider Check-In Tool digital download! Perfect for therapists, educators, and parents alike, this interactive tool fosters emotional awareness and communication in children. DIY Activity: This digital download includes all the necessary instructions and printable pages for creating your own Zones Slider Check-In Tool. Designed with simplicity in mind, children can easily follow along, cutting out
Having a visual reminder of ways you can calm your body can be a helpful tool! We've compiled this resource with over 30+ of our favorite calming tools. Put them on a ring for easy choosing, or select one from the deck to implement! Included in this packet:Printable poster (two sizes: 8.5x11 and 18x24)Calming Cards: one-sided and two-sided versions - these can be used as a standard collection to choose from, or can be hole punched and placed onto a binder ring for easy access to individualized
Ever feel overwhelmed when staring into the abyss of a not-yet-started evaluation? This tool is created to make that process feel more straight forward, less overwhelming, and aesthetically pleasing!. With the All-in-One Occupational Therapy Handwriting Evaluation, you can stay organized from start-to finish of the handwriting evaluation process. When evaluating handwriting, therapists may use multiple tools such as standardized assessments, clinical observation, activity analyses, review of wo
Visuals have shown to be a proven support when it comes to learning - and that includes when little ones are mastering regulation skills! This packet features hand-drawn illustrations to help children visualize the exercises that can help facilitate a sense of calm. Customize these boards to each child, or provide a series of choices for your little ones to choose from. This resource includes the following:- 5 Calming Board Color Options (Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange)- 27 Calming Activities
Quit feeling like you have to play the guessing game when it comes to finding what regulation tools work for your little one! This resource was made for easy application in the school, clinic or home setting to identify challenging routines and effective strategies for support. Included in this download, you'll find: - Zones Inspired Tool Tracker- Emotions Tool Tracker (for those not yet familiar with or not using the Zones curriculum) - Zones Inspired Routine Tracker- Zones Inspired Routine Tra
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
Having an easy to follow, visual exercise to calm your body can be a helpful tool. We've compiled this resource of simple but effective cards that little ones can trace their finger along as they focus on regulating their breathing. Put them on a ring for easy choosing, or select one from the deck to implement! Included in this packet:16 Zones Color-Themed Finger-Tracing Paths (2 per page, making them the perfect size for little hands)Calming Card Deck Cover + Instruction PageRecommended Assembl
Warm-up or encourage pre-writing skills with these printable tracing cards. With two on each page, this packet includes 18 practice cards in total! In this resource you'll find a variety of pre-writing and handwriting practice symbols, including: Vertical linesHorizontal linesCirclesDiagonal linesCurved lines Angled linesIntersecting linesWant to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedules:Tips for Transitions: Early Intervention, School + Mor
This alphabet practice packet includes 27 sheets of visual cues to assist in learning how to write letters A-Z, both capital and lowercase. Simply print the pages that you wish to use, and consider laminating or using sheet protectors to practice with dry-erase markers. Each sheet includes directional cues for writing both upper and lower case letters, as well as letters written on lines to cue proper line orientation. Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of
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Experience
We're two pediatric occupational therapists with a love of play-based learning, caregiver education + support, and anything that incorporates art and creativity!
My own education history
Alison + Maddie both earned their Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University in 2017.
Additional biographical information
Both Alison and Maddie currently practice in TN + KY providing occupational therapy services.
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