Children are constantly faced with a number of factors that can cause them to become dysregulated. Dysregulation occurs when the balance between feeling calm and alert is “off”. When children are too alert, it is difficult to feel calm and...
Why is pencil grip important? Developing a functional pencil grip is important for children to engage happily and comfortably in written tasks. Holding a pencil comfortably will significantly impact a child’s willingness to engage in written tasks. What are the...
Pretend play, also known as make-believe play, imaginative play or creative play, is when children play as if something is real. Children engaging in pretend play try to create a situation that literally occurs, using gestures, props and language. Pretend play requires complex thinking as children must understand what is really happening in a situation so they can reenact it. Pretend play could look like playing shops, cooking, mums and dads, playing with trucks in a sandpit or mud or having a tea party.
Does your child constantly swing their legs under the table while having a meal or while doing their homework? Are they always fidgeting with objects in their hands?Does a student in your class constantly rock on their chair? Or roll...
