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? In the age of laptops and tablets, the debate about handwriting versus typing for students with difficulties has taken center stage. The common notion is that if a child struggles with pen and paper, they can simply transition to...
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. There are many ways...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Vision
As an occupational therapist working in schools, I’ve discovered that the best interventions often feel like play. That’s why I’m excited to share a free Thanksgiving-themed cryptogram with our wonderful community of therapists, teachers, and...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Many states are now requiring universal dyslexia screenings in elementary schools. This is a MIRACLE. In recent years, a significant shift has taken place in elementary education as many states now mandate universal dyslexia screenings in schools. This revolutionary...
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...
