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“Cookie Cutter Therapy”- Why it’s OK with me….
The other day I did an autumn arts and crafts project with all of the students on my caseload. Every. Single. One. Kindergartners as well as fourth graders. Very often we hear about the problem of a "cookie cutter therapist." Meaning—a therapist that does one thing...
For the Hardworking Therapists Who Work With Children with Special Needs
I'm sure you've heard of Mom guilt, Daughter Guilt, and Irish Guilt, but have you ever heard of Therapist Guilt? I may have invented it... You've probably read letters and blog posts written toward the parents of children with special needs; talking about how strong...
BIG CRAYONS
When to use big crayons with your child When it comes to helping your child develop their writing skills, their hand grip is a very important component. As you’re working with your child on developing those fine motor skills, you should consider using big crayons to...
5 Reasons to Ditch the Screens and PLAY!
This is a guest post about the benefits of play, written by Jenny Silverstone. 5 Extraordinary Benefits of Playtime Sticky sap on hands from climbing trees. Glitter going (and staying!) absolutely everywhere. Always, the sound of laughter. Playtime, in all of its...
The Hidden Benefits of Flexible Seating
An exciting guest post from 4th-grade teacher, Jennifer O'Brien about the Hidden Benefits of Flexible Seating! *This post contains affiliate linksPrior to implementing flexible seating in my classroom, I did A LOT of research. A flexible seating transformation is so...
Toileting and Sensory Processing
Potty training can be a challenge for parents, but it's also an important part of childhood development. The normal struggle can be even more difficult when there are sensory processing issues. Recognizing that they need to go, wearing big girl or big boy underwear,...