School based occupational therapy Archives

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...

Handwriting warm up exercises help improve fine motor skills. This quick series addresses postural,...

Occupational therapists focus on the sensory systems as part of their professional practice. Especially when...

Flexible seating in the classroom offers seating options to increase focus and student engagement....

Pre-writing skills in OT are a strong area of focus when helping preschoolers AND even kindergarteners....

Kindergarten and preschool writing activities are so fun when you use more senses! Young...

Cutting activities are important for fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination. Check out...

Finger dexterity exercises in occupational therapy are a routine part of my job working with children. Hand or...

Providing opportunities for play-based learning in educational programs is essential for child development and...

These 5 types of activities will help promote the development of a functional pencil grasp. You'll be...