by Miss Jaime | Dollar Deals, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
I have a confession: I love the Dollar Store. I just do. The problem is that it’s impossible to leave without a few extra things. BUT – that’s how I ended up with my latest and greatest Valentine’s Motor Centers. I swear I just went in there...
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 | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Handwriting is an important functional skill for any child. Throughout the school day, children are expected to use handwriting to communicate their thoughts, express their ideas, and answer questions. The importance of handwriting in school curriculum has diminished...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Seasonal
Holiday Toy Shopping is around the corner! The holidays can be very overwhelming. Shopping for kids who seem to already have everything can be very overwhelming too! As an OT, I have some favorite tried and true toys and games that address many educational and...
by Miss Jaime | DIY, Dollar Deals, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Seasonal, Sensory Processing
Autumn: pumpkin pie, costumes, and everything else. As an OT, I love to get into the “Halloween Spirit” of things at school with my students. Sensory recipes are always a great way to work on multiple skills at once, including Mixing, Measuring, Pouring,...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Seasonal
LEFTY GIFT IDEAS The holidays are around the corner and it’s crunch time to find the perfect Lefty Gift. In the spirit of the last-minute search, here are some cute ideas for the Lovely Lefty In Your Life. Lefties are forced to live a Right-handed world....