by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Seasonal
No one has to convince school-based OTPs that fingerprint and thumbprint crafts are excellent activities that support many important skills in school-based settings. These activities develop: Fine motor skills – Pressing fingers with controlled pressure and...
by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
Last Tuesday, after school, I did something that honestly scared me a little. I loaded my 5-year-old into the car, threw on my “School-Based OTs Looking for Change” t-shirt, and headed to the library for my local senator’s (Senator Steven Rhoads) public meeting hours....
by Miss Jaime | Gross Motor Skills, Uncategorized
You know that look on your kid’s face when they’re flying down a zipline or climbing to the top of that playground structure? That pure joy isn’t just about having fun (though there’s definitely plenty of that!). As parents, we want to transform your outdoor space...
by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
Schools are increasingly turning to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to ensure every student receives the appropriate level of assistance to thrive. Within this framework, Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) have emerged as invaluable team members whose...
