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Did you know that providing the right sensory tools, like crash toys, can significantly impact your child's ability to concentrate and thrive?
https://ilslearningcorner.com/why-the-muscles-and-joints-need-crash-toys-for-focus-and-concentration/

A short breakdown of how pencil grip develops in a child... https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-11-hand-grip-weak-hands-weak-body-why-kids-and-millennials-are-losing-their-grip/

Fun heavy work activities can be beneficial for building a child's proprioception. Want the whole list of activities? Find it here: https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-05-heavy-work-activites-heavy-work-prevents-proprioceptive-dysfunction-and-fosters-proprioceptive-success/

Toddlers engage more with print books than tablets: Study “The print book is a really beautiful object," said Dr. Tiffany Munzer.

Twenty-six studies point to more play-based learning for young children Play-based learning has the potential to reduce inequality, report finds

Understanding the difference between language and speech is crucial for your child's development! https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-06-the-top-key-differences-in-your-childs-speech-and-language-development/

Crawling: The Classic Milestone or Skippable Step?
https://ilslearningcorner.com/why-babies-should-never-skip-the-crawling-phase/

MANY THANKS to the original artist Kim Parkhurst (Toadbriar) for this whimsical painting!

Why we can't let handwriting die...our kids will miss so many benefits: https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-08-handwriting-handwriting-dying-lack-handwriting-cause-impulsive-behaviors-high-emotions-classroom/

FREE 45 MINUTE CIRCLE TIME RESOURCES FOR MOVEMENT AND BRAIN BREAKS

If you are having a hard time finding story times, circle times and brain break programs to get your kids involved in purposeful movements, here are 45 wonderful resources to help. The best part is they are all online and FREE! If you are looking for a structured program that targets each area of a child's development in one session, here are some of our favorites. You can mix and match any of them for the best results and for your child or student's specific needs.

https://ilslearningcorner.com/home-based-circle-time-movement-and-brain-break-resources-for-parents-and-therapists/

HOMEMADE BEDTIME SCHEDULE FOR KIDS CAN BE A POWERFUL VISUAL REMINDER

Having a child draw their own bedtime schedule may eliminate the struggle some parents experience when it's bedtime.

Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy, and Lazy 6 ways electronic screen time makes kids angry, depressed and unmotivated.

Book time does not need to be only at bed time.
Books are not just for adults to read and little ones to listen.
Books can be interactive. Books can be about talking!
Books ARE TOYS!

More tips, ideas, strategies:
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Why heavy work is important, especially for sensory seekers... https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-05-heavy-work-activites-heavy-work-prevents-proprioceptive-dysfunction-and-fosters-proprioceptive-success/

We want to help our little ones learn to talk. However, saying words and "talking" are the goals, not the starting points.
Always start at the beginning.
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Did you know that providing the right sensory tools, like crash toys, can significantly impact your child's ability to concentrate and thrive? https://ilslearningcorner.com/why-the-muscles-and-joints-need-crash-toys-for-focus-and-concentration/

WHY CORE MUSCLE IS TIED TO PAGE STABILIZATION AND HANDWRITING

"Children use their dominant hand to hold a writing implement and use their non-dominant hand to stabilize the page they are working on. They provide just enough pressure so that the page does not move. The dominant forearm also rests on the page with their fingers and hands controlling the pencil."

https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog/gross-motor-skills-needed-for-page-stabilization-during-writing

Discover the connection between midline activities and improved attention span in the classroom. https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-11-why-crossing-the-midline-activities-helped-this-child-listen-to-his-teacher/

Did you know that spinning toys can play a crucial role in strengthening your child's vestibular system, leading to improved attention and focus? https://ilslearningcorner.com/spinning-toys-to-strengthen-the-vestibular-system-for-better-attention-and-focus/

Why Kids Should Work on a Vertical Surface The occupational therapists I work with frequently encourage kids to work on a vertical surface and here's why...

Why these Prone Extension Toys are Helping Kids get their Thoughts down on Paper... Kids can benefit from prone extension toys to help in many of the following ways to expand learning in the classroom.