Winter can be a challenging time for teachers and occupational therapists. Cold weather and shorter days often lead to restless students, indoor recess and low
Handwriting remains a vital skill for students, blending fine motor precision, cognitive organization, and literacy development. For teachers and occupational therapists, finding engaging ways to target these skills can be challenging. Scrambled sentence activities provide an effective and versatile tool for building handwriting and literacy skills in a fun and purposeful way.
Back-to-school season can be a hectic time for occupational therapists. With the right strategies, you can streamline your workload and make the transition smoother. Here are some tips on how to make back-to-school less stressful, focusing on prepping materials and crafts ahead of time, setting up systems for progress monitoring and paperwork, and organizing your resources effectively.
Playdough is an accessible and effective tool that can support your child’s early development across a range of essential skills. Through a series of simple, engaging activities, you can use playdough to foster fine motor abilities, sensory exploration, early literacy, and math skills in a fun, hands-on way.
Integrating letter-of-the-week activities into your literacy curriculum is a dynamic way to introduce young learners to the alphabet. These activities foster essential skills in letter recognition, identification, and formation, using a hands-on approach that keeps students engaged.
As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s essential to prepare activities that not only welcome students but also engage them in meaningful learning. Incorporating occupational therapy into these activities can significantly enhance students’ fine motor skills, coordination, and cognitive abilities. This blog post will explore a variety of back-to-school occupational therapy activities and crafts, featuring my free Back To School Kindergarten Math Center Worksheets.
Welcome back to another school year! As occupational therapists and teachers, the beginning of the year is a crucial time to assess where our students are at. Getting an early idea of where their drawing, handwriting, coloring, and cutting skills are will help you monitor their progress. One fun and effective way to do this is through an “All About Me” activity. This simple task can provide valuable insights into your students’ fine motor skills, drawing, handwriting legibility, and visual perceptual abilities.
Hi there! As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, I understand the importance of keeping our little learners engaged, especially during the summer months. July is a fantastic time to incorporate themed activities that not only keep children entertained but also help them develop essential skills. Here, I’ll share some of my favorite July-themed occupational therapy crafts and activities that you can use to make learning fun and effective
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