A child has a huge job as he manages a day at school. The classroom includes distractions, multi-step directions, multi-sensory challenges and many tasks that require fine motor skills, gross motor skills, transitions, and appropriate positioning. This month’s post in the Functional Skills for Kids series is all about the important tasks that happens during a day in the classroom.
Ten Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists bring you a valuable resource for success in school day functions and tasks that occur in the school classroom or home school environment.
Read through the links below in this complete guide to school day functions and tasks needed for success during the school day:
Functional skills and strategies for success in school:
How Do Gross Motor Skills Affect Academics? | Your Therapy Source
Brain Breaks to Help Concentration in the Classroom | Your Kids OT
Things You can do at Home to Help Your Child in School | Therapy Fun Zone
Tips for Following Directions in the Classroom and Home | Growing Hands-On Kids
Positioning In the Classroom | Ms. Jaime OT
10 Transition Strategies for Kids: Preventing Tantrums | The Inspired Treehouse
The Case for More Play in the School Setting | Kids Play Space
