- Builds strength and flexibility fine and gross motor skills.
- Increases energy level, concentration, helps using pencils, glue, crayons, scissors and the keyboard, making it easier to complete all assignments.
- Aids in getting thoughts onto paper.
- Reduces physical fatigue.
- Increases stamina to complete assignments.
- Impacts self-regulation (ability to properly control and express emotions).
- Builds imagination for creative writing.
- Slows down the "chattering" wandering mind, which helps focus on being able to process oral and written information.
- Decreases stress/anxiety that interfere with completion of tests and other assignments.