by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Grip/Grasp, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, School Services: OT
The Truth About Pencil Grip Research That Every OTP, Teacher, and Parent Needs to Know I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard it in IEP meetings, teacher lounges, and even OT conferences: “Well, research shows that grasp doesn’t really matter...
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 | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Sensory Processing, Vision
St. Patrick’s Day brings the perfect opportunity to combine colorful creativity with therapeutic skill-building! Whether you’re an occupational therapy practitioner, teacher, or parent, these rainbow-themed crafts will transform your space into a magical...
by Miss Jaime | Keyboarding Skills, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Technology & Apps
Children who struggle with handwriting may benefit from accommodations in the classroom including use of the computer and typing to complete written communication. In this article, there are strategies and tips on how to implement a keyboarding club to teach...
by Miss Jaime | Keyboarding Skills, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Technology & Apps
Can typing solve all writing problems? Understanding the connection between fine motor skills and typing is essential in the age of laptops and tablets. The debate about handwriting versus typing for students with difficulties has taken center stage. The common notion...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Keyboarding Skills, Technology & Apps
If you have a child who is learning to type, you might be getting tired of doing the same typing programs or activities again, and again and again. Or maybe the child is struggling to pick up typing skills because of physical limitations or delays. Fortunately,...
