by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Technology & Apps
Virtual learning is here to stay! I’ve posted many apps that are geared toward younger children, but what about our Middle School kiddos? Here are some occupational therapy friendly How to Draw by Gorasiya Vishal Nanjibhai (Free for iOS and Google Play;...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
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...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
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...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Babys and Toddlers, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Seasonal, Sensory Processing, Technology & Apps, Vision
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...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
What is WooTape? WooTape is the therapeutic handwriting tape that allows parents, teachers, and therapists to accommodate any worksheet or activity in the moment! Simply peel, tear, and apply the tape to any paper or surface. It comes in three different sizes,...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
The best visual perception toys for children When parents hear the phrase “visual perception”, they often think it has to do with their child’s vision, and whether or not they need glasses. But in all actuality, visual perception is how your brain perceives what...
