by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
As an occupational therapist working in schools, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial in-hand manipulation skills are for our little learners. These skills might seem small, but they’re a big deal when it comes to everyday tasks and academic success....
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Self-regulation, Sensory Processing
iYou might be suprised to learn that cup stacking offers a ton of therapeutic benefits, especially for kids! Let’s explore why this simple yet engaging activity is a valuable tool in occupational therapy. 1. Fine Motor Skills Development Cup stacking is fantastic for...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Sensory Processing
By Miss Jaime, O.T. Activity by: Amanda Spielberg OTPs know a secret that we want to broadcast to all parents, teachers, and adults with kids in their lives: Playing makes learning fun! Kids learn while playing! As we start the summer break, let’s talk about kids...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Grip/Grasp, Seasonal
1. Make a simple gift! Use fine motor skills with simple gifts kids can make using simple items such as stringing beads onto a pipe cleaner to create a bracelet. 2. Reduce • Reuse • Recycle! Teach your kids to recycle gift boxes, bags, tissue paper. ...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
Is sewing a lost art or a life skill? If you ask me, it’s an important life skill that should make a comeback. Unfortunately, there are few schools today that offer classes like home and careers that teach sewing, cooking, and other types of life skills....
by Miss Jaime | Grip/Grasp, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Primitive Reflexes
A bunch of people emailed us and asked on social media: “What causes an inefficient pencil grasp, anyway?” There’s no easy answer to this one. A few reasons for an inefficient or maladaptive pencil grasp are: Overexposure or increased access to...
