1st Edition

Boosting Learning in the Primary Classroom Occupational therapy strategies that really work with pupils

By Sheilagh Blyth Copyright 2015
122 Pages 31 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

122 Pages 31 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

122 Pages 31 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Boosting Learning in the Primary Classroom is your one-stop practical guide to understanding the physical development of children and how this affects their ability to learn. Not only does it explain the reasons behind the theories but provides over 75 practical tips that really work in the classroom. The book is based on a successful five-step approach to help children acquire the skills needed... Read more
  1. Exploring the reasons for poor handwriting  2. Increasing Disability Awareness  3. The link between body posture and concentration  4. Dyspraxia in a school setting  5. Play develops learning  6. Understanding sensory behaviour

Biography

Sheilagh Blyth is a child development specialist, occupational therapist and independent trainer.

A practical, positive and realistic book… Sheilagh Blyth acknowledges the pressures on teachers, but is able to work within those demands and offer excellent strategies to support these children in the classroom setting.  Gill Dixon, Vice-chair, The Dyspraxia Foundation.

"All primary teachers will find this title of value, adding to good classroom practice and enhancing learning opportunities for all pupils, with a particular impact for those with motor development issues. Primary school SENCOs should add this to their library and share it with colleagues." - John Perry, Nasen Special