OT Thursday
OT Thursday, implemented by our in-house occupational therapist Beth Conolly,
reflects her passion for occupational therapy and watching children thrive.
Stay tuned for our videos and tips on building a strong foundation for growth and learning!
BRAIN GYM #1:
Meatball and Superman
Integrating the tonic labyrinthine reflex (TLR) boosts a child’s spatial awareness, balance, and postural control. Help combat learning challenges and enhance skills with daily Meatball and Superman exercises!
Body Sense Work: Proprioception Power
Engaging a child's proprioception (body sense) helps calm and focus them for learning. Activate muscles and joints with activities like wiping tables, stacking chairs, and sweeping. Wall push-ups or carrying a heavy backpack can also prepare kids for productive learning.
BRAIN GYM #2:
Starfish and Snow Angels
Integrating the Moro and Spinal Gallant reflexes enhances kids' mental health, attention, and sensory skills. Practice these basic exercises to support your child's learning and exploration.
BRAIN GYM #3:
Silly Crawl and Marching
Integrating the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) boosts a child’s coordination and visual tracking. Use these brain gym exercises to support smooth handwriting and reading. Make learning effective and enjoyable
Executive functioning skill: Self-Monitoring
Executive functioning skills are essential for learner success, and self-monitoring is a key part of that! This skill helps learners take responsibility and become more independent in the classroom and at home. In this video, we share practical tips that parents and teachers can use to help learners strengthen their
self-monitoring abilities.