by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Technology & Apps
Kindergarten has changed drastically in the past 20 years. Experienced teachers report that the kids’ motor skills have declined A LOT. The curriculum and expectations for kindergartners have increased, but the children are still just five years old. Teachers...
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 | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills
Buttoning and Zipping can be stressful and difficult to learn. Â Check out these OT tricks to adapt buttons and zippers for your kid! Busy parents on the go have their plate full in the morning. Breakfast, washing up, brushing teeth, and finding backpacks all help...
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 | 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 | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Sensory Processing
Busy Hands for a Fidgety Kid Fidgets, Fidgets, Fidgets! If you’ve been reading my latest posts, you’ll notice that I’ve been talking a lot about fidgets, fidgeting, and all things fidgety. Teachers are constantly asking how to help their students focus and how...