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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 and new teachers and therapists. It's so much easier for our kids when everyone uses the same language. Language matters when it...
Motor Memory and Handwriting
Motor Memory Matters! Research shows that practice and repetition are the best way to teach children how to form their letters. It turns out that Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid was right. Remember “wax on, wax off?” We need to practice the same motor movements again...
Miss Jaime, O.T.’s Favorite Developmental Toys
Have you ever wished for a personal shopping assistant? If you're looking for a special toy that is both fun and educational, your personal shopping assistant has arrived! A parent once said to me, "You have the BEST toys, Miss Jaime!" And I thought, "well, toys are...
5 Ways to Work on Pencil Grasp Without A Pencil
For an OT in the school system, pencil grasp can be a big focus for our students. Knowing how to encourage proper pencil grasp is helpful for all of our young students. A tripod grasp is functional and it helps with a reduction of pain and hand fatigue. Many teachers...
Vision 101 Scholarship Application – August 2020
We're offering scholarships for our course! If you've been following me, you know that I LOVE to help grownups HELP THEIR KIDS. Whether it's our students, our own children, or our grandchildren, our kiddos need us. So many children are walking around with undiagnosed...
The Eye Exam Kids REALLY Need
The EYE EXAM KIDS REALLY NEED Did you know that the eye exam that the school gives just looks to see if the child may need glasses? There are actually WAY more problems that a child can have that would interfere with their progress in school. There are different...