by Miss Jaime | Technology & Apps
What should a parent do when their child isn’t interested in reading? What if they aren’t prepared for kindergarten? Will they ever learn their letters? I just found the perfect solution for the disinterested child. A Bluebee Pal. As an OT and a newly...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills
“Promoting fine motor skills at the playground” is part of a year-long blog hop called Functional Skills for Kids. Each month, I will be working with other pediatric OTs and PTs to post on different developmental topics that impact functional skills for...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Technology & Apps
I am totally on the “LIMIT TECHNOLOGY” for little kids bandwagon and am all about “Pocketbook-Sized Toys”! I have been so inspired by some articles I’ve read lately; especially a great article by Your Therapy Source (link at the bottom)....
by Miss Jaime | Long Island
Yoga is my absolute favorite way to exercise. I also love to recommend yoga for kids. Years ago I got into yoga as a form of exercise and stress relief. I ended up loving it so much that I was certified to teach “Group Exercise” through the American...
by Miss Jaime | DIY, Dollar Deals, Sensory Processing
How to Make a Do-It-Yourself Weighted Fidget I’ve been blogging a lot lately about fidgets and fidgety kids. Parents and teachers are always looking for a way to keep fidgety kids quiet and focused. Weighted items like vests or lap pads are commonly used by...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Sensory Processing
Busy Hands for a Fidgety Kid Fidgets, Fidgets, Fidgets! If you’ve been reading my latest posts, you’ll notice that I’ve been talking a lot about fidgets, fidgeting, and all things fidgety. Teachers are constantly asking how to help their students focus and how...