Groups to Facilitate Motor and Language Skills with Classroom Materials (School Based and Pediatric Occupational Therapy Resource)

Description

The purpose of the Resource Series is to provide therapists, teachers or families a easy reference for various activities and therapeutic interventions. In this Resource Series, activities focus on language and motor skill acquisition. These activities are a result of years of developing lessons and interventions for students with various motor and language as a teacher and therapist. Care and consideration has been taken to ensure that activities are fun, engaging and support language and motor skills. The complexity of each activity varies and can be adapted to meet specific student or child needs. BONUS: This edition provides a connection to the Common Core standards for IEP goals and school based practice. Additionally, a discussion on the a OT Practice Framework’s and RtI’s application to the group work is provided. • Includes several levels of concept and skill exposure • Connection to Common Core Standards and OT Practice Framework • Every activity directly focuses on fine motor and language skill development and practice • Provides a guideline for adaptations and modifications for various student skill levels