by Miss Jaime | Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
School Day Functions – Positioning in the classroom Positioning in the classroom is a HUGE part of student success. In fact, “properly fitted furniture is essential if children are to learn handwriting efficiently” (Henderson & Pehoski, 1995)....
by Miss Jaime | Other, Seasonal
The holidays are here! The holidays are here! Think of all the parties, the presents, the… stress! Teachers are going nuts trying to get report cards done and review for tests in the middle of half days, plays, and holiday concerts. Parents are going crazy...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Seasonal
Learn 10 pet peeves of a school-based Occupational Therapist In the spirit of teaching the general public about OT, I’ve decided to share some of my “O.T. pet peeves”. The teachers that I work with know me pretty well. As a true Sagittarius, I am a...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Other, Sensory Processing
*This post contains affiliate links This month’s topic in the “Functional Skills for Kids” blog hop is PLAY, so check out the landing page for the rest of our posts and information on all things related to play skills! What is play? Play is defined...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Handwriting is an important functional skill for any child. Throughout the school day, children are expected to use handwriting to communicate their thoughts, express their ideas, and answer questions. The importance of handwriting in school curriculum has diminished...
by Miss Jaime | DIY, Dollar Deals, Sensory Processing
How to Make a Do-It-Yourself Weighted Fidget I’ve been blogging a lot lately about fidgets and fidgety kids. Parents and teachers are always looking for a way to keep fidgety kids quiet and focused. Weighted items like vests or lap pads are commonly used by...
