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Holiday Toys Recommended by an OT
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...
How to Throw a Kids Halloween Party…Sensory Style!
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, Stirring,...
The 13 Special Education Classifications: Explained!
1. Autism (ASD) A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects a child's educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism...
OT Apps for Middle Schoolers
Virtual learning is here to stay! I've posted many apps that are geared toward younger children, but what about our Middle School kiddos? Here are some occupational therapy friendly How to Draw by Gorasiya Vishal Nanjibhai (Free for iOS and Google Play; in-app...
Back to School Giveaway – Enter to Win The Relax Pack!
a Rafflecopter giveaway Enter to win your very own Relax Pack! RULES: Participants must visit and "like" the MissJaimeOT Facebook page AND the Relax Pack Facebook page. Then just enter your name in the giveaway. The contest ends on August 5th, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. ...
4 Time-Saving Paperwork Shortcuts for School Professionals
1) Install Grammarly on your work computer. Just google "Grammarly free". It is the The World's Best Grammar Checker. I'm an affiliate for this product because I use it every single day. Follow the directions to install the extension on your computer. Literally,...
I Want the Red Shirt.
I go to work every day with a smile on my face. I love my job.But if I’m being honest, I can share that when I pause and really think about things, it’s easy to feel very down in the dumps about school-based OT. Are you wondering why? Because as a school-based OT, I...
Understanding Handwriting Terms and Phrases
Grass Line, Magic C, Spacing, Oh-My! Different handwriting programs use certain words and terminology that can be confusing to parents, new teachers, and therapists. It's so much easier for our kids when everyone uses the same language. Language matters when it comes...