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 | Keyboarding Skills, Vision
Keyboarding and proficient touch typing is an essential skill for the 21st century. It’s not believed that it will completely make handwriting obsolete, however, we would be living in a cave if we didn’t acknowledge how important keyboarding and typing skills...
by Shane Bernabe | Vision, Technology & Apps
Hey there! I’ve grown accustomed to seeing terrible handwriting in all the classrooms since COVID. The other day I went to do a consult in a general ed first-grade classroom expecting “the usual.” But this classroom was different. The work samples in the hallway were...
by Miss Jaime | MotorMonday, Vision
The BOT-2 is a unique evaluation tool because it actually includes motor and manipulation tasks. It’s a must-have for every school district and clinic, but too expensive for therapists to purchase on their own. It can be difficult to explain standardized test...
by Miss Jaime | MotorMonday, Vision
The TVMS-3 is a simple school-based OT assessment tool, but it has its pros and cons. Miss Jaime gives a quick overview of the most commonly used tool. The TVMS-3 (Visual-motor integration) is a quick and easy assessment tool that measures how kids can integrate their...
