Does your child have a hard time focusing on school work at home? These sensory diet activities from an...
Amy Hathaway MOT, OTR/L
Mechanical Pencils vs Wooden Pencils – Which Are Better?
Mechanical pencils vs. wooden pencils - both have benefits for kids. There are great options out there to...
The Best and Quickest Handwriting Warm Up Exercises
Handwriting warm up exercises help improve fine motor skills. This quick series addresses postural, shoulder,...
25 Proprioceptive Brain Breaks for Kids That Improve Focus
Sensory brain breaks for kids are a great way to provide physical activity and a mental break for your whole...
The 8 Sensory Systems Explained – Occupational Therapy Intro
Occupational therapists focus on the sensory systems as part of their professional practice, especially when...
107+ Easy OT Hand Strengthening Activities & Games for Kids
A child’s hand strength is necessary for fine motor skills and self-help tasks....
Best Flexible Seating for the Classroom – OT & Kid Approved
Flexible seating in the classroom offers seating options to increase focus and student engagement....
40 Core Exercises for Kids – Fun in Occupational Therapy
Core exercises for kids help develop postural stability needed for fine motor activities in school and...
Pre-Writing Skills & Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers
Pre-writing skills in OT are a strong area of focus when helping preschoolers AND even kindergarteners....
33 Sensory Kindergarten and Preschool Writing Activities
Kindergarten and preschool writing activities are so fun when you use more senses! Young...
