by Miss Jaime | Babys and Toddlers, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
As your child begins to learn how to write and draw, it’s crucial to teach them how to hold a crayon and get a solid “pencil grip.” Whether you’re seeing your child practice at school or daycare, or you’re working with them on it at home, it’s important to develop...
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 | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Grass Line, Magic C, Spacing, Oh-My! Different handwriting programs use certain words and terminology that can be confusing to parents, new teachers, and therapists. It’s so much easier for our kids when everyone uses the same language. Language matters when it...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Motor Memory Matters! Research shows that practice and repetition are the best way to teach children how to form their letters. It turns out that Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid was right. Remember “wax on, wax off?” We need to practice the same motor movements again and...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
For an OT in the school system, pencil grasp can be a big focus for our students. Knowing how to encourage proper pencil grasp is helpful for all of our young students. A tripod grasp is functional and it helps with a reduction of pain and hand fatigue. Many teachers...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
What is WooTape? WooTape is the therapeutic handwriting tape that allows parents, teachers, and therapists to accommodate any worksheet or activity in the moment! Simply peel, tear, and apply the tape to any paper or surface. It comes in three different sizes, so you...