Elementary School Occupational Therapy Resources

This packet includes more than 40 sensory activities including:

*Water play:

•A handy chart will help you to mix and match ingredients to use with water play.

•Learn about water beads and sensory water bags.

•Find out how to make glowing water!

•Don’t forget about frozen water!

*Doughs: Recipes include

•“Cloud Dough”

•“Classic Playdough”,

•“Slime”

•“Sand Dough"

•"Fizzy Dough"

•"Soap Dough"

*Dry sensory ingredients: 25 ingredients that can be used for dry sensory experiences!

*Scented sensory play: Learn how to incorporate essential oils and spices into your sensory play

*Messy play! (My favorite kind of sensory play):

•Mud Pies

•Shaving Cream

•Kitchen Chemistry

•Bike Wash

•Exploding Volcanoes

•Magical Hair Gel

•Ivory Soap Explosion

•Rainbow Foam Dough

•Water Balloons

You may also be interested in my other Hands-on Science Lessons

Improve fine motor skills with dot painting activities. Your students will practice hand-eye coordination and finger muscles while creating beautiful artwork.

Plus, reinforce letter formation by tracing words related to summer. From "sun" to "ice cream," your child will learn while they play.

Ideal for classrooms or at-home learning, our Q-tip Dot Painting in Summer resource is a simple yet effective way to make learning enjoyable!

Low prep, easy, and a whole lot of fun!

what's included

26 pages Q tips painting (a-z things related to summer)

a- August

b- baseball

c- coconut drink

d- daisy

e-exercise

f-flower

g-goggles

h-hot dogs

i-ice cream

j-juice

k-kayak

l-lemonade

m-mango

n-nap

o-orange

p-popsicle

q-quench thirst

r-riding

s-sun

t-tank top

u-umbrella

v-volleyball

w-watermelon

x - xylophone

y-yacht

z- zoo

Materials Needed:

• Q-tips
• Paint
• Paint tray
• Fun printable

Dot Painting – A Fine Motor Activity

Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles, in movements – usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers – with eyes.

Q-tip Painting Activities are made with fine motor development in mind (helps develop a good pencil grip).

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Make St. Patrick’s Day extra fun with these play dough mats! These hands-on mats help students develop fine motor skills while shaping festive St. Patrick’s Day objects out of play dough.

Contents:
6 Play Dough Mats – Each mat features a St. Patrick’s Day object for students to create.
I Can Statements – Encourages independence and confidence while completing each mat.
8.5x11 Format – Just print, laminate, and use!

Why You’ll Love This Product:
✅ Supports Fine Motor Development – Strengthens hand muscles and coordination.
✅ Encourages Creativity & Hands-On Learning – Perfect for tactile learners.
✅ Easy Prep & Reusable – Laminate for long-term use in centers or small groups.
✅ Festive & Engaging – Brings a St. Patrick’s Day theme into play-based learning.

Who This Product Is For:
Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers – A fun way to practice fine motor skills.
Occupational Therapists – Great for sensory and motor skill development.
Homeschool Educators – A hands-on, engaging activity for little learners.
Daycare & Childcare Centers – A low-prep, engaging activity for young kids.
Special Education Teachers – Supports students needing extra fine motor practice.

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These 11 task cards will help preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students with letter recognition and beginning sounds of the letter T. Increase phonemic awareness and fluency through an engaging interactive BOOM Card™ deck, perfect for in class literacy centers or distance learning, that includes listening, speaking, interaction and even movement! Due to the errorless nature of this deck, early learners and struggling students will be encouraged that they cannot get anything wrong! Featuring full audio for every card, and NO-PREP for you, students will love this engaging way to reinforce the concepts learned.

These BOOM Cards™ would be great on a laptop, desktop, Chromebook, tablet, or any other mobile device that can access the internet. They can even be used on your Smart Board!

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This product includes:

✅A link to access 11 digital task cards on the letter T on the BOOM Learning℠ website

✅Teacher Notes on how to use these BOOM Cards™ in your classroom

Included Cards in the BOOM Deck™
✅Listen and Say the Letter and Sound (1 card)

✅Skywriting (Orton-Gillingham Method) Uppercase and Lowercase (2 cards)

✅What Starts with… (1 card)

✅Drag the Uppercase and Lowercase Letters into the Barrel (2 cards)

✅Can you….Whisper the sound, Sing the Sound, Shout the Sound (3 cards)

✅Can you move like a… (1 card)

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Help children develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills with this comprehensive pack of Zones of Regulation Charts and Activities. This thoughtfully designed resource includes a variety of tools to support emotional learning in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or at-home use, this set empowers kids to recognize their emotions and learn effective coping strategies.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

▪︎ Zones of Regulation and Feelings Charts: Brightly colored, easy-to-read charts that introduce children to the four Zones of Regulation (Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red) and associate each zone with common feelings and emotions, helping them identify and understand their own emotions.

▪︎ Feelings Meter Chart: A dynamic tool that allows kids to measure the intensity of their emotions on a visual scale. This chart encourages self-awareness and helps children recognize when they might need to use a coping strategy.

▪︎ Suggested Strategies Poster: A handy guide that offers practical strategies for each zone, providing children with quick and effective ways to manage their emotions, whether they need to calm down, refocus, or boost their energy.

▪︎ Interactive Zone of Regulation Chart: A reusable, interactive chart with movable pieces that children can personalize and update throughout the day to reflect their current emotional state, fostering ongoing self-monitoring and adjustment.

▪︎ Writing Activity: Engaging prompts and worksheets that encourage kids to reflect on their feelings, identify triggers, and think about how different strategies can help them move from one zone to another, promoting deeper emotional understanding.

▪︎ Calm Down Page: A dedicated page to calm them down through deep breathing exercises that children can turn to when they are in need of a quick way to self-soothe and regain control.

This Zones of Regulation Charts and Activities pack is a must-have for anyone looking to foster emotional intelligence and resilience in children, providing them with the skills they need to navigate their emotional world with confidence.

Hope you and your students enjoy this resource.

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Looking for a fun way to keep kids engaged this spring?

This Spring I Spy Game is perfect for classroom activities or at-home fun! This printable seek-and-find worksheet is filled with seasonal designs that challenge kids to find and count objects, making learning feel like play.

Here’s how you can make the most of this I Spy Game in your classroom:

Morning Warm-Up Activity: Start the day with a fun, low-prep task by using it as a “bell ringer.” It’s a great way to help students settle in and get focused right from the start.

Counting & Math Practice: Let students count and record the objects they find, naturally building their basic counting and early math skills. You can even extend the activity by having students create simple addition or subtraction problems based on their findings.

Focus and Observation Exercise: Use it as a calm-down activity to help students practice visual discrimination and focus on details. This makes it ideal for students who need a bit of extra help sharpening their observation skills.

Group or Partner Activity: Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the I Spy game. It’s a fun way to build teamwork and communication skills while keeping students engaged.

Seasonal Brain Break: Use it as a quick “brain break” or reward activity. It provides a structured yet fun break that keeps kids focused and excited without disrupting your classroom flow.

This Spring I Spy Game is a flexible, engaging resource to add to your seasonal toolkit, perfect for mixing fun with learning!

Want more I Spy seasonal games? Check out the I Spy Game bundle!

What’s included:

1 file with 2 PDf pages

Important details:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

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Spark creativity and boost fine motor skills with our downloadable Playdough Play Mats! Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, and home use, this set includes 10 fun designed play mats that can be printed, laminated, and used repeatedly. These mats provide an engaging and educational activity that promotes creative play.

What's Included:

1. 10 Playdough Play Mats: A diverse collection of play mats featuring various themes and scenes designed to inspire creativity and imaginative play. Each mat offers a unique backdrop for children to explore and enhance their playdough creations.
2. High-Quality Digital Download: Instantly access high-resolution files that can be printed and laminated for durable, repeated use. Simply download, print, and laminate to create a lasting resource.

Bring endless creativity and skill-building fun to your learning environment with our Playdough Play Mats. Download today and watch as children delight in hours of imaginative and educational play!

Looking for fun, hands-on and engaging Winter Activities and Centers for your Kindergarten learners? This Winter Morning Bins activity bundle features more than 40 kindergarten winter math and literacy centers that are bound to keep your students engaged and eager to participate.

Ranging from number and alphabet puzzles, to sentence building activities and clip cards, this extensive range of winter-themed math and literacy centers can also be used by students during January for morning work or as part of a teacher-directed small group activity. 

For a detailed view of what this resource contains, please check out the preview above.

This bundle is offered at a HUGE discount compared to purchasing each of the sets individually. There are 28 resources included for a total of 43 centers.

All centers come in color and black & white copies wherever possible!

The following winter literacy center are included in this bundle:

1. A-Z Letter Sequence Puzzles - Winter Themed
2. Alphabet Match-Up (Snowglobe)
3. Rhyming Snowman
4. Build a Winter Sentence
5. Differentiated Writing Center
6. Alphabet Tracing Cards - Handwriting
7. I Can Sort by Middle Sounds - Vowel Sorting Center
8. Literacy Centers Clip Cards (clipart) - Syllables, Beginning and Ending Sounds
9. Literacy Centers Clip Cards (real photos) - Syllables, Beginning and Ending Sounds
10. Penguin and Math Winter Literacy Sensory Bins
11. Vocabulary: Winter Things (real photos!)
12. Vocabulary: Winter Fun Activities (real photos!)
13. Literacy Mystery Puzzles
14. CVC Words Building Activity - Snowball

The following winter math centers are included in this bundle:

1. 1-20 Number Sequence Puzzles - Winter Themed
2. 2D Shape Puzzles
3. Number Match-up (Snowglobe)
4. Addition and Subtraction Hands-On Mats
5. Math Centers Clip Cards - 14 Sets (2D Shapes, Prepositions, Visual Discrimination, Counting to 20, Number Sense)
6. Math Mystery Puzzles
7. Patterns (6 Centers)
8. Ten Frame Mats: Hibernating Bears and Ice Skates
9. Number Tracing Cards - Handwriting Practice
10. Clip Cards - Color Wheels (FREE)
11. Winter Icons Rainbow Color Wheels
12. Penguin and Winter Math Sensory Bins
13. Count and Match the Winter Objects
14. Non-Standard Measurement Mats
15. Addition and Subtraction Task Cards

The following fine motor centers are included in this bundle:

1. Mitten Scissor Skills Cutting Practice and Crafts

2. Mitten Tracing Practice

How To Use These Hands On Activities 

• Print activities on cardstock and/or laminate them for sturdiness 
• Implement as small group activities or independent work 
• Implement during literacy and math centers

Here's what my happy customers are saying about this resource:

“Really fun activities. Once I spent the time and prepped them my students kept wanting these centers versus other ones. Looking forward to other seasons themed bundles.”

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Engage your little ones in a delightful spring-themed learning adventure with our "Fun Spring Activities - Scissor Skills | Cutting Practice Sheets." These engaging activities are designed to develop and refine essential cutting skills while embracing the joyful spirit of the season.

THIS ACTIVITIES INCLUDES:

• Cutting Lines: Our cutting practice sheets feature a variety of lines, curves, and shapes carefully crafted to challenge and improve scissor proficiency. From straight lines to wavy patterns, children will enjoy mastering their cutting techniques while exploring the beauty of spring.

• Cutting Skills (Spring Themes): Immerse children in the wonders of spring with charming illustrations and themes adorning each cutting practice sheet. From blooming flowers to playful animals, these spring-inspired designs add an extra layer of excitement to scissor skill development.

• Cute and Glue: Enhance creativity and fine motor skills with our "Cute and Glue" section, where children can bring their cut-out creations to life by pasting them onto colorful backgrounds or creating fun collages. This interactive component fosters imagination and artistic expression while reinforcing cutting proficiency.

With our "Fun Spring Activities - Scissor Skills | Cutting Practice Sheets," learning becomes an enjoyable adventure filled with exploration, creativity, and the vibrant spirit of spring. Whether used in classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as engaging activities at home, these resources are sure to inspire and delight young learners as they hone their scissor skills in preparation for endless springtime adventures.

Certainly, here's a concise description of the product "Color & Strengthen Prewriting Worksheets" in bullet points:

• Content: A set of 8 prewriting worksheets designed for preschool kids.
• Dual Purpose: Combines coloring activities with prewriting exercises.
• Hand Strengthening: Activities help develop hand muscles and fine motor skills.
• Foundation for Writing: Prepares preschoolers for confident writing in the future.
• Engaging Themes: Each page features playful and relatable themes.
• Progressive Complexity: Activities gradually increase in difficulty for skill development.
• Home and Classroom Use: Suitable for both learning environments.
• Holistic Learning: Blends creativity with skill enhancement.
• Child-Centered: Tailored to preschoolers' developmental needs.
• Interactive: Encourages active participation and engagement.

In summary, the "Color & Strengthen Prewriting Worksheets" consist of 8 engaging pages that combine coloring and prewriting activities to develop hand strength and fine motor skills in preschool kids. These worksheets are carefully designed to be both enjoyable and educational, with themes that resonate with young learners and activities that progress in complexity. Ideal for use at home or in the classroom, this product promotes holistic learning through creative engagement.

TERMS OF USE:

You can reproduce the pages for classroom use only. The fonts I used are free for personal use. Duplication of this resource for commercial purposes or for the entire school is strictly forbidden.

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Need an easy, heartwarming way to celebrate Father's Day in your classroom or at home?

This low-prep Father's Day Coloring Pack includes 25 kid-approved black-and-white coloring pages plus 3 full-color posters—perfect for hallway displays, bulletin boards, or take-home gifts that will melt hearts.

Filled with bold outlines, inclusive messages, and sweet sentiments, these pages support fine motor development and spark creativity. Ideal for Pre-K through 5th grade, this resource is great for centers, sub plans, or just a peaceful moment in your week.

💾 What You’ll Get:

✅ 25 Black & White Coloring Sheets

🖼️ 3 Ready-to-Print Full-Color Posters

📄 US Letter (8.5” x 11”) + A4 Formats

🖨️ Crisp 300 DPI Print Quality

📥 Instant Digital Download – Print & Go!

🎯 Great For:

🖍️ Independent Work & Creative Expression

💖 Father's Day Cards, Gifts, and Keepsakes

🧠 Fine Motor & Visual-Spatial Practice

🧑‍🏫 Sub Plans, Morning Tubs, Early Finishers

🎨 Classroom Decor or Hallway Displays

Your students will love creating something meaningful—and you’ll love how effortless it is to implement. Whether it’s for a dad, grandpa, or any special grown-up, this pack brings smiles without extra prep.

Please Note:

This product is for one classroom or personal use only. If you plan to share it with others, kindly seek permission before copying, sharing, or posting. But feel free to create copies for your classroom or personal use.  

Begin your coloring adventure today, and nurture your passion for creativity alongside your love for teaching!

 How to Print: 

• Print on Letter size papers (8.5 x 11 inches or A4) for the best results.

• There may be an 1/8 in margin if your printer does not have borderless printing.

• To achieve the highest print quality, we recommend setting the printer's resolution to the maximum value and printing the artwork in black and white.

Downloading Instructions:

After purchasing, you'll receive a PDF download containing a link to Google Drive, where you can access the US Letter and A4-sized coloring pages in PDF format. Simply click the link and start printing! ✨

Copyright 2025. This was created by SaltandPaperieCo, which is a part of the YourTeachingDoc family.

Bring holiday fun to fine motor practice with the Gingerbread Magnet Tracing activity! Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or at-home learning, this engaging resource uses magnets and movement to encourage skill development in an interactive way.

Materials Included:

• 3 gingerbread tracing mats (PDF format, designed for printing and laminating)
• Teacher direction page for easy setup and guidance

How It Works:

1. Print and laminate the tracing mats for durability—cardstock paper is recommended for the best results.
2. Place a small metal object (such as jingle bell, metal rimmed bingo chip, paper clip, pipe cleaner piece, etc.) on top of the gingerbread tracing mat.
3. Use the magnet wand underneath the mat to move the object and trace the lines of the gingerbread design.

Benefits:

• Enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Encourages focus and precision through a fun holiday-themed activity
• Simple to set up and reusable year after year

This resource is perfect for engaging students in a festive and hands-on learning experience. Download the PDF today and bring magnetic holiday magic to your activities!

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Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your little ones develop their speech and language skills?

This resource is the perfect addition to any preschool, pre-k, kindergarten and 1st graders classroom, as well as for speech therapists, occupational therapists, and parents who want to encourage their child's speech development through fun and interactive play.

Inside this comprehensive packet, you'll find everything you need to set up a grocery store/supermarket pretend play activity or center, with plenty of ideas and inspiration for child initiation and creativity.

Your little ones will love playing store and practicing their language and social skills in a fun and engaging way.

This packet includes:

• Following directions instructions
• Speech therapy guided activities
• Multiple use ideas to keep the fun going all year long
• Challenging questions like "Which food can we not eat without cooking?" (with three possible answers to choose from)

Your child will not only improve their speech and language skills but also their critical thinking abilities.

Skills:

• Vocabulary development
• Following directions
• Social skills
• Critical thinking
• Creativity

Perfect for both classroom and home use, this resource is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike.

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Games/Activities for the Spanish Classroom

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Spring Color by Number/Code and Handwriting Practice, no prep activities. Includes adapted highlighted paper.

This activity is not just a fun way to engage in coloring but also serves as a structured exercise to improve fine motor skills, visual perception, and handwriting. This resource is designed to facilitate fine motor ,coordination, visual motor skills, fine motor strength and endurance, visual perception, number recognition, and cognitive skills for preschool and primary grade students. Each page contains a combination of color-by-number (Dog, Bunny, Chick, Bird, Ladybug, Sheep, Flowers, Frog, Bee, Rainbow pictures) and handwriting paper, specifically tailored to enhance hand-eye coordination, pencil control, and attention to detail. Perfect for kindergarten and first grade centers, as well as OT sessions, groups, homeschool lessons, and fun home activity..

These are one page, No prep, print and go activities

Included: 50 total pages

10 Color by Number activities: 5 activity pages per picture

•Dog, Bunny, Chick, Bird, Ladybug, Sheep, Flowers, Frog, Bee, Rainbow

5 pages per picture

1.Answer in color

2.Picture, with nearpoint copy sentence on highlighted paper

3.Picture, with highlighted paper to compose sentence

4.Picture, with nearpoint copy sentence on 3-lined paper

5.Picture, with 3-lined paper to compose sentence

These printable animal activity cards are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten-aged children. They are designed to enhance gross motor skills and can be used for Occupational Therapy Games and Activities. With a collection of 20 zoo animal cards, including elephant, giraffe, alligator, zebra, lion, frog, snake, cheetah, penguin, peacock, kangaroo, koala, walrus, sloth, polar bear, flamingo, monkey, parrot, gorilla, and lizard, these cards provide engaging and educational fun.

Key Features:

• Suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten-aged children
• Enhances gross motor skills development
• Ideal for Occupational Therapy Games and Activities

Movements Covered:

• Crawling
• Flapping
• Swimming
• Balancing
• Waddling
• Hopping
• Leaping
• Slithering
• And much more!

Understanding Gross Motor Skills: Gross motor skills are crucial for performing everyday functions. These skills involve whole-body movement and engage the large core stabilizing muscles. They enable children to walk, run, jump, and sit upright at the table.

Importance of Gross Motor Skills: Gross motor skills play a vital role in various aspects of a child's life. They support everyday functions such as walking, running, playground activities like climbing, and sports-related skills such as catching, throwing, and hitting a ball with a bat. Moreover, they are essential for self-care skills like dressing, where balance and coordination are required to put on clothes or get in and out of a car or bed.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve gross motor skills while having fun! These printable animal activity cards are a valuable resource for educators, parents, and occupational therapists.

Remember to print and enjoy the benefits of these activity cards for years to come!

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Searching for a unique art project that combines creativity with marine education for your homeschooler? Look no further than our Ocean Themed Fingerprint Crafts! This delightful set invites children to dip their fingers into the world of oceanography, using their own fingerprints to create various ocean creatures and scenes. It's a fun, interactive way to learn about the ocean's ecosystem and the diverse life forms it supports.

Dive into the deep blue sea with our Ocean Themed Fingerprint Crafts, designed specifically for the curious minds of homeschoolers. This craft kit is an excellent resource for teaching about marine life through the art of fingerprinting. Each project encourages children to explore artistic techniques while gaining a deeper appreciation for ocean biology and conservation.

KEY FEATURES:

• Creative Expression: Kids use their fingerprints to make art, turning simple prints into colorful ocean animals like fish, octopuses, and starfish.
• Educational Value: Combines art with science, teaching children about different species and habitats found in the ocean.
• Enhances Fine Motor Skills: Fingerprinting helps develop dexterity and coordination, important for young learners.
• Environmentally Themed: Raises awareness about the beauty and importance of marine environments and the need to protect them.
• Family Involvement: Ideal for parent-child collaboration, offering a fun way to spend quality time while learning.

Our Ocean Themed Fingerprint Crafts are perfect for homeschool families looking to add creativity to their educational routine. This resource makes learning about the ocean's ecosystem engaging and accessible, fostering a love for art and environmental stewardship in young learners.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Lacing Cards improves eye-hand coordination and increases hand/finger strength – skills needed for writing. Your students will love sewing yarn or ribbon through these huge cards. Print on card stock and laminate for years of use. Color and black & white. 2 sizes.

This is a Mini-BUNDLE of two products.

• Alphabet and Numbers Lacing Cards
• Shapes Lacing Cards

Preschool/Kindergarten Learning Objectives:

• Recognize and name uppercase and lowercase.
• Recognize and name numbers and number words.
• Count to 10 and use ten frames.
• Improve fine motor skills and improve hand strength.
• Increase attention span.

Product Ideas:

• Center lacing cards or morning bins.
• Laminate on card stock.
• Use a punch tool.
• Use dot markers and color.

The following shapes lacing cards IN THE FULL PRODUCT:

• square
• circle
• triangle
• rectangle
• oval
• octagon
• heart
• star
• arrow
• pentagon
• hexagon
• diamond (rhombus)
• trapezoid
• cross

How to use this product:

• Letter of the week
• Literacy/Math Center
• Morning work
• Substitute teacher activity

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Check out other prewriting products:

Prewriting ABC and 123 Lacing Cards

Prewriting Tracing NUMBERS

Prewriting 2D Shapes Play Dough Mat

Prewriting Numbers Snack Mats

Prewriting Cutting and Gluing Shapes - Make a Book!

PreWritingShapes Lacing Cards

Prewriting Alphabet Snack Mats

Prewriting Visual Perception

Prewriting Tracing ALPHABET

Prewriting Tracing Lines and Shapes

PreWritingAlphabet ABC Play Dough Mats

PreWritingNumbers 1-20 Play Dough Mats

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Bring hands-on learning to your classroom with these Superstar Alphabet and Letter Playdough Mats! Designed for early learners, these mats make practicing uppercase and lowercase letters both fun and engaging. Perfect for building fine motor skills, each mat features a bold outline of an alphabet letter, guiding students as they shape the letters with playdough.

These versatile letter playdough mats are ideal for reinforcing letter recognition, letter formation, and letter-sound connections through playdough fun. Simply print, laminate, and use them in literacy centers, for at-home learning, or as an engaging activity to support early literacy.

Key Features:

• Includes all 26 uppercase and lowercase alphabet letter mats
• Encourages playdough fun while practicing letters
• Supports fine motor skills and letter formation
• Laminatable for durability and reusability
• Perfect for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms

This plug & play lesson plan is designed for kids yoga instructors and educators with basic knowledge of teaching yoga to children. It includes a breathing exercise, theme related poses, games, a relaxation, and space to write additional notes.

This resource is great for:

⭐ Children's Yoga Classes

⭐ Therapy (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy)

⭐ Gym Class

⭐ Indoor Recess

⭐ Rainy Day Activities

⭐ Calm-Down Time

Physical Benefits of Yoga:

⛹ Helps Build Strength, Balance, and Coordination

⛹ Aides in Maintaining Flexibility

⛹ Relaxes and Helps Alleviate Stress

⛹ Teaches Children Self-Awareness

⛹ Increases Body Awareness & Overall Muscle Tone

⛹ Great for Warming-Up Before Sports

⛹ Helps Children Channel their Energy

Emotional & Mental Benefits of Yoga:

❤️ Increased Confidence

❤️ Encourages Mindfulness

❤️ Helps Steady Emotions, Reduce Anxiety & Stress

❤️ Teaches Self-Regulation & Calming Techniques

❤️ Non-Competitive & Non-Judgmental- Helps Kids feel Valued & Accepted

❤️ It’s All-Inclusive- Children Participate at their own Comfort Level  

❤️ Teaches Self-Discipline & Reduces Impulsivity

❤️ Helps Children Manage their Anxiety

❤️ Aides in Developing Emotional Regulation Skills

❤️ Enhances Children’s Memory & Concentration

❤️ Teaches Self-Acceptance

❤️ Helps Boosts Children’s Self-Esteem & Supports Positive Mental Health

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Check Out Some of my Other Fun Products & Resources:

Breathing Activities

Calming Strategies

Children's Book Activity Sets

Mindfulness Activities

Kids Yoga Activity Sets

Kids Yoga Coloring Pages

Kids Yoga Games

Kids Yoga Pose Cards

Kids Yoga Story Scripts

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Back To School Line Tracing Cards improve hand and eye coordination. These tracing line worksheets will keep kids busy tracing. This activity is designed to help preschool through kindergarten students develop fine motor skills and prepare for writing. The tracing line is an important motor skill for learning to write.

Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles, in movements usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers with the eyes

These pre-writing worksheets are vertical, diagonal and curved lines.

This hands-on activity features 10 pages different tracing lines to get your children to practice strengthening their muscles as well as learn how to write.

What's included

• Lines practice printable (10pages)
• 8.5 × 11 inch
• school supplies

How to use

You can use these tracing lines printable in three ways

1. Line Practice strips: print, laminate, and cut out the lines strips. Have the students trace the line with a dry-erase marker.

2. Worksheets: Simply print and laminate if you want to use it multiple times. Have the students trace the line with a dry-erase marker or crayon.

3. Digital activities: You can turn this activity into digital activity. The students can complete it on a device. Have your students use the highlight or pen to trace the lines. You can choose which pages you want to give to your students.