Make a Change this School Year; Free Fidget Cube

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3 Items that could Make a REAL Difference; Free Fidget Cube Pencil Grips, Scissors & Pencils are always on Back-to-School Shopping Lists - So we have put them on sale this week. Also on sale: chewys and other "Stress-busters". Check them out:    Here Here are 3 products that really can make a change & they're on sale this week only! Dizzy Disc Jr. Why: Don't have a swing? This provides so much vestibular input in such as small space. Features: - Platform can quickly be angled to vary position & input.   - Cut-out handle & light weight so easy to transport from place to place for those of us on-the-go. -  Easily accommodates all ages & size clients (200 lb weight limit) - Safer for sensory diets and sensory rooms. Activity Idea: Scatter numbered bean bags or index cards around the dd. While prone or kneeling; Ask client to gather, one at a time, and place them in number order. Lots of stop-go action & varied directional work.  Zebra Spacing Paper: Why: Finally a simple, inexpensive method to really develop letter sizing & spacing when writing! Also Why: Zebra paper provides concrete, measurable evidence of student’s writing. Easily document what size their writing is at the beginning of intervention or the school year and then what size it is after a course of time or intervention, so can be used in IEP's! Features: - Digital version let's you print out only what you need, as often as you need. - Portrait, landscape; Any age or grade level. -Easy to use in the classroom or at home so carry over can be 100%! - Single, School, Practice or Site licence available Multi-Matrix Game: Why: You won't believe how much you can do with this little box! Tasks look easy and engaging, but the entire system gets a workout. How about: Visual scanning, crossing midline, fine motor skills, bilateral integration & sequencing to name a few things to address needed for reading, writing & copying from the board Activity Idea: Toss all the blocks on the table. Find the white blocks & use only one hand, to manipulate & place dot side up. Or form an X &  place the larger colored blocks on top of the smaller white ones. Then move to an empty space in sequential order. Try for speed, alternate hands or use a hand tool.  This Week's Special: Free Fidget Cube Thanks for Shopping - We appreciate your business! This week get a Free Fidget cube (while supplies last) on an order over $100. Remember to ENTER slime17 in the coupon box when checking out.  EXPIRES Saturday at midnight. (Sorry- 1 per address/customer. We may substitute item if needed.) FREE Fidget Cube! Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

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Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Dress Ups These are almost too good to be true! Adorable dress up outfits designed with realistic details to foster pretend play and language skills while also developing dressing and fastening skills. Three different types of fasteners in each set (buttons, snap & zipper). Assorted careers represented such as doctor, construction, vet, artist. Have You Taught Your Child How To .... As school and activities increase, time decreases.  Spend time learning and practicing new tasks now so your children can be more independent and ultimately help you out around the house. Can your child do these activities? Spend some time practicing together around the house:  Hanging up a jacket or shirt on a hanger Folding a shirt to put in a drawer  Matching and folding socks  Tie shoelaces  Make a sandwich Mix a drink like iced tea or lemonade Cook an egg Help Around the house Make your bed  Vaccuum  Empty the dishwasher Put away the groceries  Move outside and practice:  Digging a hole with a real shovel  Planting flowers  Shovel the snow in the winter  Bagging leaves  Picking up grass clippings and twigs  Taking out the recycling or trash Increasing Independence Some tasks may be harder to teach then others and what you think is simple may feel like impossible to your child.  When teaching a task start out simple and break it down into steps.  Or modify it then work up to the actual task.   Use picture direction cards.  For example if you are making a sandwich you need pictures of bread, the inside of your sandwich and a knife.  Collect your items then place them in order on the counter.  Or use your phone- take pictures as you complete the task so your child can use them next time!  Write a story:  Your child may understand when listening to a story more so then looking at pictures.  For example when folding towels.  Johnny takes the towels out of the dryer and places in a laundry basic.  Then he finds a open space to fold on.  He takes one towel out of the laundry basket and lays it flat on the bed.  He takes one side and matches it to the opposite corners.  Then he takes another side and matches it to the opposite corners, making a square.  Then he moves on to the next one.   Watch a video: Search a video on You Tube.  Have your child watch the video, seeing the task in action may help your child complete the task.   Modeling the task: Complete the task alongside your child so they can copy or model what you are doing in each step.   Remember to "Ask Rather Then Tell"for example "What will you use to spread the jelly?" Instead of "Now you need to get the knife to spread the jelly."  You're receiving this because you subscribed or placed an order with Pocket Full of Therapy. We will NEVER share or sell your info. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe Contact Us: (800) PFOT-124 (732) 462-4474 *An OT is always available to answer questions or assist in selecting the right item!