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Middle School and Handwriting: Part 2 of 2
How to Improve Horrendous Handwriting When All Hope Is Lost PART 2 OF MIDDLE SCHOOL & HANDWRITING When I first learned that I was getting hired in the district where I currently work, I was beyond thrilled. A school district job! It's like winning the lottery!...
Middle School and Handwriting: How to Help Your Child Improve Their Legibility After Elementary School – Part 1
Middle School ANd Handwriting—Part 1 of 2 So many parents lose hope for improving their child's handwriting after elementary school. It definitely can seem hopeless at times. How do you change a habit that has been developed over so many years? There's always the old...
Summer Travel Tips
More Than Packing a Bag: Preparing for a Smooth Summer Trip with Your Child Summer is a fantastic time for family adventures! If you have a child with special needs, creating a travel plan might seem daunting at first. But fear not, with a little preparation, you can...
I Started an Ocular Motor Group at My School — Here’s What Happened to the Data
I'll be honest: I was a little nervous to share these results. Not because they were bad — but because they were really good, and I didn't want anyone to think I was overclaiming. But the principal said it herself: these numbers are impressive. So here we go.A Little...
Fingerprint and Thumbprint Crafts FOR THE WIN!
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 precise...
Attaining Equity – June 2025
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....
7 Bulletin Board Ideas That Support Student Success
A good bulletin board decorates the space. A great one helps your students feel seen, supported, and understood. Looking for school bulletin board ideas that actually work this back-to-school season? 🍎 Trust me, I've been there – staring at blank walls wondering how...
6 Simple Memorial Day & 4th of July Crafts for Kids
Hey there! As an occupational therapist, I'm always looking for activities that are both fun AND secretly working on those important developmental skills. These patriotic crafts hit the sweet spot - kids think they're just having fun while they're actually...