Finger dexterity exercises in occupational therapy are a routine part of my job working with children. Hand or...
Amy Hathaway MOT, OTR/L
Play-Based Learning in Education – Brain Boosting Activities
Providing opportunities for play-based learning in educational programs is essential for child development and...
Development of Pencil Grasp – How to Promote a Functional Grasp with 5 Types of Activities
These 5 types of activities will help promote the development of a functional pencil grasp. You'll be...
Pencil Pressure When Writing (Force Modulation Problems?)
Some kids use TOO much pencil pressure during writing tasks. Occupational therapists looks at force...
Learning Centers in the Classroom Using 25 OT Activity Ideas
Learning centers in the classroom are important for elementary students to address developmental skills. Check...
Fun Glitter Art – An Oral Sensory Craft with Added Sparkle
This glitter art activity adds a little sparkle and also calms kids and helps develops the eye muscles! Blowing...
48 Quick & Easy Alerting Sensory Strategies to Get Kids’ Attention
Occupational therapists have several tricks to help get kids' attention using specific types of sensory input....
Behavior Management in the Classroom: Guide for Teachers
How do you handle behavior problems at school? A kid who doesn't listen, who yells out and who can't seem...
An Easy Visual Motor Activity for Kids Using Magnets
This simple visual motor activity using magnets is great for many skills and can be used during math and language...
Tactile Learning Activity: Unique Hands-On Ideas
This tactile learning activity is easy to use and so fun for kids! Children use only the sense of touch and...
