by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
Thank goodness the fidget fad is fading. Even though every child has one hidden away in their pocket or backpack, the intense obsession with every kind of fidget spinner is slowly dwindling. A few months ago, when fidgets were more popular than big hair in the...
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 | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
This post contains affiliate links. How to Improve Horrendous Handwriting When All Hope Is Lost When I first learned that I was getting hired in the district where I currently work, I was beyond thrilled. A school district job! It’s like winning the lottery!...
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...
by Miss Jaime | Technology & Apps
*This post contains affiliate links INVENTING SNAPTYPE Amberlynn Slavin, a college student in an Occupational Therapy program, came up with this amazing idea and then brought it to fruition. I find myself brimming with ideas, but I’ve still never invented...
