by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Seasonal
I can’t believe that Back to School is around the corner. In honor of back to school this year, I’ve decided to share my 5 best back-to-school tips! They may seem simple, but they work! So here goes! 1) For the child who doesn’t hold their pencil...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Do you remember when you first started coloring? You may remember using jumbo crayons and pencils when you first learned how to color or write your name. You may be surprised to learn that handwriting experts and occupational therapists don’t recommend them. Jumbo...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Spaghetti and Meatball Spacing I am so excited to share my “spaghetti and meatball” lesson on Handwriting with Katherine’s Summer Fun Series. I am honored to be featured as a guest blogger for this fun and informative series of posts. Check out...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Question from Dena Rich in Albany, NY “Hi, Miss Jaime! Love, love your articles!!!! My daughter Emilia still struggles with her pencil grip (using the whole hand instead of the proper 2 fingers). I’m having trouble finding a pencil gripper. Do I have to...
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...
