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This 2-day lesson plan is designed to teach students essential skills for mobility assistance and proper body mechanics in healthcare settings. Students will learn to safely transfer, reposition, and assist patients using devices such as gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, slide boards, and mechanical lifts.

The lesson includes:

• Interactive Demonstrations to model techniques for safe movement.
• Hands-On Practice with assistive devices to build confidence.
• Role-Play Scenarios that simulate real-world challenges caregivers may face.
• Worksheets for vocabulary, critical thinking, and reflections.
• Evaluation Rubrics to assess performance and communication.

What’s Included:

• 2-Day Lesson Plan with detailed objectives, activities, and assessments.
• Student Instructions for worksheets, role-playing, and reflections.
• Teacher Instructions with preparation tips, activity guides, and teaching strategies.
• Role-Play Scenarios for practicing skills in realistic situations.
• Worksheets and Vocabulary Exercises to reinforce learning.
• Evaluation Rubrics for role-play and skill assessments.

Skills Covered:

• Safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning techniques.
• Proper use of assistive devices (gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Preventing injuries through body mechanics principles.
• Communication and teamwork during patient care.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving in healthcare situations.

Standards Alignment:

• Aligns with National Health Science Standards (NHSS) for patient care and safety.
• Supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) frameworks for healthcare professions.

Why You’ll Love It:
This lesson plan is ready-to-use and provides engaging, hands-on activities that prepare students for real-life healthcare settings. It fosters teamwork, safety awareness, and problem-solving while building technical and communication skills essential for careers in health science and patient care.

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Get moving with 5 minutes of yoga every day! Kids Yoga Day is held on the first Friday in April and was founded to bring the powerful benefits of yoga to children. Join us in a 5-minute yoga routine with our free Kids Yoga Day sequence poster!

This 16 page hands-on, engaging resource includes the following:

- Warm Up Activities (over 16 activities)

- Handwriting Posture (poster or handout) - Are you holding your pencil/pen correctly?

- Recommendations for specific fine motor difficulties (letter formation, colouring, drawing)

- 9 activities to imporove Fine Motor Skills

- 3 art and craft activities with visuals and step by step instructions for implementation.

This is a great stand alone document which can be provided to teachers, parents, allied health staff for supporting the development of fine motor skills.

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Get your little ones moving and learning with these Magical Creatures Movement Cards! Perfect for preschoolers and young kids ages 3 to 5, this set is designed to introduce children to the world of mythical creatures while helping them burn off energy and stay engaged. Featuring 12 unique movement cards and 2 dice templates, kids can simply roll the dice and imitate the creature it lands on, making it a fun and interactive brain break activity.

Ideal for gross motor practice, these movement cards encourage active play while improving listening skills and focus for the rest of the school day. This activity set is perfect for preschool classrooms, homeschool environments, or even dance time, providing a creative way to prevent behavior issues and occupy students with an imaginative twist! Whether it’s learning about fairies, dragons, or other enchanting creatures, these cards offer a magical way for kids to exercise and explore!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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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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This creative workout game for kids is perfect for allowing students to get physical activity during the day! It is designed by a certified Physical Therapist and perfect for Distance Learning, brain breaks during the day, and Physical Education classes!

How to Play:

- Students spell their name or random words

- Use the alphabet exercise grid to complete the exercises that correspond to the letters in the name/word

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Free Pencil Grip & Control Practice!

Get a taste of our fun and effective pencil control worksheets with this FREE sample! Watch as your little one's fine motor skills soar as they enjoy tracing and coloring. These engaging activities are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners to build the foundation for handwriting success.

This freebie is a sample of our Pencil Control resource:

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Keywords: free sample, pencil control, prewriting, fine motor skills, preschool, kindergarten, homeschool

This 2-day lesson plan is designed to teach students essential skills for mobility assistance and proper body mechanics in healthcare settings. Students will learn to safely transfer, reposition, and assist patients using devices such as gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, slide boards, and mechanical lifts.

The lesson includes:

• Interactive Demonstrations to model techniques for safe movement.
• Hands-On Practice with assistive devices to build confidence.
• Role-Play Scenarios that simulate real-world challenges caregivers may face.
• Worksheets for vocabulary, critical thinking, and reflections.
• Evaluation Rubrics to assess performance and communication.

What’s Included:

• 2-Day Lesson Plan with detailed objectives, activities, and assessments.
• Student Instructions for worksheets, role-playing, and reflections.
• Teacher Instructions with preparation tips, activity guides, and teaching strategies.
• Role-Play Scenarios for practicing skills in realistic situations.
• Worksheets and Vocabulary Exercises to reinforce learning.
• Evaluation Rubrics for role-play and skill assessments.

Skills Covered:

• Safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning techniques.
• Proper use of assistive devices (gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Preventing injuries through body mechanics principles.
• Communication and teamwork during patient care.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving in healthcare situations.

Standards Alignment:

• Aligns with National Health Science Standards (NHSS) for patient care and safety.
• Supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) frameworks for healthcare professions.

Why You’ll Love It:
This lesson plan is ready-to-use and provides engaging, hands-on activities that prepare students for real-life healthcare settings. It fosters teamwork, safety awareness, and problem-solving while building technical and communication skills essential for careers in health science and patient care.

If you enjoyed this activity, explore the fun options below!

Patient Rights Worksheets/ Case Studies & Ethical Scenarios 2 Day Health Science

CTE Health Science Learning Medical Equipment Explained with Coloring Fun

Follow me for more engaging lessons!

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Get your students moving and engaged with these fun Reptiles & Amphibians Movement Cards! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary classroom settings, this resource is a great way to bring physical activity and animals-themed fun to any group setting. Each card features a different Reptile or Amphibian -related movement, making it easy for kids to channel their energy into active play while learning about different animals

Whether you’re using these for brain breaks, morning meetings, physical education, or just to burn off some energy between lessons, these cards make an excellent addition to any teacher's toolkit. Ideal for use during transitions, circle time, or as a gross motor skill activity, these movement prompts keep kids attentive, energized, and focused.

This set includes 12 unique movement cards featuring a variety of Reptiles & Amphibians -themed actions that kids can easily follow. Just shuffle, pick a card, and let the animals-inspired fun begin! Perfect for indoor recess, PE warm-ups, or even homeschooling activities.

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Learn SHAPES while improving fine motor skills with these fun lacing cards. Students can punch holes too! Great for task boxes or bins and tubs. Includes shape imitating images color and black & white. 2 sizes.

What you get:

• 14 shapes – 2 sizes
• Shape imitating images
• All in color and black & white - 2 sizes

Preschool/Kindergarten Learning Objectives:

• Recognize and name 14 shapes.
• Realize that their environment is full of shapes
• 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.

You will receive the following shapes lacing cards:

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

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Get your students moving and engaged with these fun Sports Movement Cards! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary classroom settings, this resource is a great way to bring physical activity and sports-themed fun to any group setting. Each card features a different sports-related movement, like BOUNCE like a basketball, SWING like a baseball bat, and SPIKE like a volleyball, making it easy for kids to channel their energy into active play while learning about different sports and equipment.

Whether you’re using these for brain breaks, morning meetings, physical education, or just to burn off some energy between lessons, these cards make an excellent addition to any teacher's toolkit. Ideal for use during transitions, circle time, or as a gross motor skill activity, these movement prompts keep kids attentive, energized, and focused.

This set includes 12 unique movement cards featuring a variety of sports-themed actions that kids can easily follow. Just shuffle, pick a card, and let the sports-inspired fun begin! Perfect for indoor recess, PE warm-ups, or even homeschooling activities.

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

Your opinion is very important, Feel free to leave your review.

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This is a FREE SAMPLE of a Mini-BUNDLE of two products.

• Alphabet and Numbers Lacing Cards
• Shapes Lacing Cards

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.

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

.

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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Introduce your students to the world of pets while keeping them active with these Pets Movement Cards! Perfect for morning meetings, physical education, indoor recess, or as a fun break between sit-down activities, these cards add a playful touch to any classroom routine. Each card showcases a different pet-inspired movement, getting kids up and moving while learning about their favorite animals. Great for circle time, transitions, warm-ups in therapy, or even before testing, these cards help prevent behavior issues by occupying excess energy and improving listening skills, keeping little ones focused for the rest of the school day.

This set includes 12 engaging movement cards and 2 dice templates, ideal for a roll-and-move activity. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarten ages 3 to 5, this exercise activity also makes an exciting addition to pet-themed lessons. Perfect for home or school!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Learn the alphabet and numbers while improving fine motor skills with these fun lacing cards. Students can punch holes too! Great for task boxes or bins and tubs. Includes beginning sound pictures and ten frames.

What you get:

• 26 Aa-Zz lacing cards with lowercase and uppercase
• Beginning sounds images
• 0-9 numbers lacing cards
• Ten frames
• ALL in Color and Black & White

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.

Alphabet beginning sounds:

• A-apple
• B-bus
• C-cake
• D-dog
• E-elephant
• F-flag
• G-grapes
• H-hand
• I-ice cream
• J-jam
• K-kangaroo
• L-lion
• M-mouse
• N-nest
• O-owl
• P-pear
• Q-queen
• R-robot
• S-snail
• T-tree
• U-unicorn
• V-vest
• W-whale
• X-x-ray
• Y-yogurt
• Z-zipper

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PreWritingShapes Lacing Cards

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PreWritingAlphabet ABC Play Dough Mats

PreWritingNumbers 1-20 Play Dough Mats

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Get your kids moving and giggling with these playful Junk Food Movement Cards! Perfect for adding a fun twist to any preschool activity, these cards are designed to help kids burn energy and practice listening skills while “moving” like their favorite treats. Ideal for morning meetings, physical education, or as a refreshing brain break between lessons, these cards also work wonders during transitions and circle time.

Each card features a unique junk food item, like a pizza or chocolate, paired with a fun, themed movement activity to keep kids active and engaged. Plus, with the included dice game, Students can roll the dice to see what’s their next move! This resource is also a fantastic choice for indoor recess, warm-ups, or as a time filler activity—keeping little ones focused and ready for the rest of the day.

Perfect for ages 3 to 5, these cards add an imaginative twist to classroom movement activities, making them a hit in preschool, kindergarten, and homeschool settings.

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Introduce your students to the world of Jungle Safari animals while keeping them active with these Movement Cards! Perfect for morning meetings, physical education, indoor recess, or as a fun break between sit-down activities, these cards add a playful touch to any classroom routine. Each card showcases a different animal-inspired movement, getting kids up and moving while learning about their favorite animals. Great for circle time, transitions, warm-ups in therapy, or even before testing, these cards help prevent behavior issues by occupying excess energy and improving listening skills, keeping little ones focused for the rest of the school day.

This set includes 12 engaging movement cards and 2 dice templates, ideal for a roll-and-move activity. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarten ages 3 to 5, this exercise activity also makes an exciting addition to pet-themed lessons. Perfect for home or school!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

Your opinion is very important, Feel free to leave your review.

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