ERIC Number: EJ1301958
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Occupational Therapy in the Preschool Classroom -- Promoting Fine Motor and Visual Motor Skills for Kindergarten Readiness
Martino, Ellen M.; Lape, Jennifer E.
Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, v14 n2 p134-152 2021
Fine motor performance skills are essential for children's successful educational participation. Kindergarten curriculums are increasingly academic with less emphasis on play-based learning. Increased expectations for kindergarten readiness do not align with developmental milestones. Occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to support students and teachers with preparing for kindergarten. This six-week collaborative intervention utilized fine motor and sensory activity centers, integrated within the classroom, to promote kindergarten readiness for 16 preschool students. Pre- and post-testing indicated clinically significant gains in readiness skills. Results of this pilot study support the effectiveness of integrating occupational therapy within the preschool classroom to improve kindergarten readiness skills.
Descriptors: Occupational Therapy, Preschool Children, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development, School Readiness, Integrated Services, Response to Intervention, Cooperation
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Connecticut
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration
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