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...
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...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
If you’re working with your child on their coordination, there are toys on the market to improve their fine motor skills. Let’s first talk about what motor coordination and in-hand manipulation are. Motor skills are your ability to move yourself and other objects, and...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, MotorMonday
Consistent sizing can make a big difference in legibility! When kids start to write, they struggle in many areas. They often write letters in reversal, don’t follow the three-lined format we usually use, start letters at the wrong start spot, and many more!...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, MotorMonday
“BAM!” That’s my over-the-top announcement for the start spot when I teach kids how to write a letter. It’s important to emphasize where you start a letter. It helps your kids to remember the start spot! When demonstrating how to form a letter,...
