With over 30 million U.S. adolescents actively engaging in sports, understanding factors that influence performance and injury risk is crucial. Among the prevalent injuries in youth sports are lower extremity injuries, which comprise up to 89% of all such occurrences annually. The Single Leg Squat test (SLS) emerges as a straightforward, yet effective tool to assess lower extremity mechanics, often linked with injury risks in young athletes. What Does the Research Say? A pivotal study by Agresta et al. (2017) delved into the SLS performance across active adolescents aged 8–17 years, aiming to ..read more

This is an exciting educational tool that combines fun and learning: the Affirmations Word Search Printable! This engaging activity is designed not only to entertain but also to inspire and motivate young minds. Perfect for elementary students, this fun printable positive affirmations word search puzzle helps reinforce positive language, practice visual perceptual skills, encourage handwriting practice, and encourages children to focus on their strengths and aspirations. This free printable puzzle is from the Complete Positive Vibes Word Search Puzzle Packet​. You can download the printa ..read more

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder among children and adolescents. It has three types based on symptoms: predominantly inattentive (ADHD-I), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive (ADHD-HI), and combined (ADHD-C). About 5% to 10% of adolescents are affected, with boys being twice as likely as girls to have ADHD. Approximately half of these cases may continue into adulthood, contributing to risky behaviors and potentially severe consequences if not treated. Medications like methylphenidate are common treatments and help improve attent ..read more

Looking for a fun turn taking game where kids can practice a life skill at the same time? Need an activity to teach children how to set the table and help motivate them to do chores? Try this Set the Table Game FREE Printable from Your Therapy Source. Roll the die or spin the spinner to set your table. First player to set the table is the winner! You can download the free PDF at the bottom of this post. HOW TO ACCESS THE SET THE TABLE GAME It is super simple to access the printable PDF. Enter your email at the bottom of this post in the box with the picture of the Set the Table Game. Downloa ..read more

This shape matching printable PDF freebie is a great visual perceptual and fine motor challenge. You can laminate the puzzle pieces or simply print and color. You can download this free printable at the bottom of this post. These worksheets are from the complete Shape Match Up packet. HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE SHAPE MATCHING PRINTABLE All you need to do is these three easy steps to get your freebie: Find the sign up box at the bottom of this post with a picture of the freebie. Enter your email. You will be redirected to the page with the free printable. Download the PDF, print and it is read ..read more

If you are looking to practice scissors skills, check out this FREE bird puzzle PDF. Challenge your students cutting and pasting skills with this ready to go print and solve puzzle. This freebie can be downloaded at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete Spring Cut and Glue Packet. HOW TO COMPLETE THE BIRD PUZZLE PDF This no prep activity is super easy to use: After you download the PDF, print the two pages. Provide the student with scissors and a glue stick. Cut out the 9 square puzzle pieces. Arrange them on the solution page matching the numbers. Paste the puzzle pieces on the pa ..read more

Morning meetings are a cornerstone of many educational environments, fostering a sense of community, empathy, and excitement for the day ahead. Incorporating games into these gatherings can transform the start of the day from routine to remarkable. Learn more about the benefits of morning meetings and how morning meeting games can enhance this crucial time, specially tailored for various age groups from kindergarten to middle schoolers. What is a Morning Meeting? A morning meeting is a dedicated time at the beginning of the school day that brings students together to set a positive tone for t ..read more

This fun and engaging ladybug worksheet challenges your students visual spatial skills, visual motor skills and fine motor skills. All with one handy worksheet! This freebie is from the complete Follow the Fingerprints packet. You can download it for free at the bottom of this post. WHAT SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE WITH THIS LADYBUG WORKSHEET? This free printable helps kids work on the following skills: Fine motor skills Visual Spatial skills Visual motor skills visual closure directionality and more! HOW DO YOU COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY? Use your fingerprints, dot markers or highlighters to ..read more

Here is a fun drawing memory game. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. Simply print the page or save it. You can screen share the study and scribble page to see how many pictures the kids can remember to draw or write. WHAT SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE WITH THIS DRAWING MEMORY GAME? This free printable helps kids work on the following skills: Visual memory Drawing skills Handwriting Visual perceptual skills Listen and Draw Shop now HOW DO YOU COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY? Simply study the doodle page for 30 to 60 seconds. Put the doodle page away or turn off the screen share ..read more

Here is a fun drawing memory game. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. Simply print the page or save it. You can screen share the study and scribble page to see how many pictures the kids can remember to draw or write. WHAT SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE WITH THIS DRAWING MEMORY GAME? This free printable helps kids work on the following skills: Visual memory Drawing skills Handwriting Visual perceptual skills Listen and Draw Shop now HOW DO YOU COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY? Simply study the doodle page for 30 to 60 seconds. Put the doodle page away or turn off the screen share ..read more