by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
There is so much going on in the news, in regards to education these days. The Common Core Craze has changed the way teachers teach, and Kindergarten is the new second grade. That said, there are many things that teachers are teaching that are not remotely on our...
by Miss Jaime | Babys and Toddlers
HOW TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN YOUR CHILD I’ve spent years watching kindergarten students acclimate to the classroom. Some students set themselves apart from their peers immediately: they are very verbal they can already read or demonstrate strong foundational...
by Miss Jaime | Babys and Toddlers, Sensory Processing
Potty training can be a challenge for parents, but it’s also an important part of childhood development. The normal struggle can be even more difficult when there are sensory processing issues. Recognizing that they need to go, wearing big girl or big boy...
by Miss Jaime | Dollar Deals, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
I have a confession: I love the Dollar Store. I just do. The problem is that it’s impossible to leave without a few extra things. BUT – that’s how I ended up with my latest and greatest Valentine’s Motor Centers. I swear I just went in there...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
Today’s Idea: Use two different color pipe cleaners taped to a table to teach your child how to tie a bow. I’ve taught hundreds of children how to tie. One of the most difficult and frustrating things about tying is that children have to keep both hands on...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Babys and Toddlers, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
Baby shower gifts can be so dull and boring. Finally, a different personal baby shower gift that the new mom definitely didn’t register for, The Best Baby Shower Gift Ever I have a confession: I hate baby showers. And bridal showers, too. I know it makes me a...
