Tip of the Week
Calming: self-regulation techniques
Here are a few more calming techniques! Not only do they self-regulate but help with handwriting! Get to work!
Read MoreCalming: self-regulation techniques
More calming techniques for you. These can be used at home, school, work, in a whole group or individually. The strategies will help calm and self-regulate you so that you are in the zone for work. Get cracking!
Read MoreCreative ways to help a child’s handwriting grip
Here are some tips to help your child’s grip. Don’t forget to check out our website for the videos relating to handwriting and sensory which would further aid your understanding of this challenging area. There’s more to this than meets the eye!
Read MoreWhat are the zones of self-regulation?
Here are the zones of self-regulation and what they are. Which one are you or your child?
Read MoreBalloon volleyball – strengthen that core!
Get the children (parents too!) outside during the summer shutdown with this simple activity which is fun and helps so many areas of their body. Have fun!
Read MoreWearing a face covering with SPD
Whilst young children under the age of 11 and those with a disability are not currently required to wear a face covering in public places (shops, takeaways etc), a lot of people are wearing coverings/masks to protect themselves and others. Many of our Tree Toppers (children and adults) may be struggling to wear a mask…
Read MoreDo you have a trampoline?
Jumping on the trampoline can help develop many areas of our body and especially in our gross motor skills and sensory. Did you know, when jumping, the rebounding action helps to improve balance, muscle development and strengthens our bones and joints. It also helps our body receive proprioceptive (movement) input and vestibular (balance) motion feedback…
Read MoreGetting out and about!
Hopefully, you are able to get out and about with the family over the summer weeks. If you need your child to be calm and regulated so you can have a nice day out. Try the tip below.
Read MoreWhy do we need good upper limb strength?
Does your child display:- * poor handwriting* a lack of concentration* lean on walls/chairs* supports head with hand when writing* poor coordination* slumps down in their seat* swap hands when writing Here is a great upper limb exercise that will strengthen the above areas. Have a go!
Read MoreSitting Posture – Eating/Handwriting
Today, we look at the correct way to sit at our desk or table.Positioning is so important for focus and learning! A poor sitting position can cause problems in lots of different areas. You’ll be amazed at what it can affect in our daily lives!
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