by Miss Jaime | Long Island
Yoga is my absolute favorite way to exercise. I also love to recommend yoga for kids. Years ago I got into yoga as a form of exercise and stress relief. I ended up loving it so much that I was certified to teach “Group Exercise” through the American...
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...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Seasonal
Holiday Toy Shopping is around the corner! The holidays can be very overwhelming. Shopping for kids who seem to already have everything can be very overwhelming too! As an OT, I have some favorite tried and true toys and games that address many educational and...
by Miss Jaime | Dollar Deals, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Sensory Processing
Wiggly Kids Need Fidgets to Learn In the “olden days”, kids were expected to sit still and listen. When they didn’t, they were in big trouble. Nowadays, teachers and parents understand that kids need to move in order to learn. Children who have...
by Miss Jaime | DIY, Dollar Deals, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Seasonal, Sensory Processing
Autumn: pumpkin pie, costumes, and everything else. As an OT, I love to get into the “Halloween Spirit” of things at school with my students. Sensory recipes are always a great way to work on multiple skills at once, including Mixing, Measuring, Pouring,...
