Pencil grasp recommendations is a question that comes up a lot when kids have trouble with handwriting. In fact, many times occupational therapists receive a referral to check on a child with handwriting challenges and one of the things the teacher mentions is the child’s pencil grasp. Parents may have a lot of questions about pencil grasp development, too. They…
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Ohh, pencil grasp. This is one of the possibly most discussed concern when it comes to handwriting issues. School-based occupational therapists know that pencil grasp is one of those topics that come up so often. The question that often comes up is whether a pencil grasp is functional or if it’s one that should be addressed through fine motor work,…
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We’ve shared a children’s Christmas Mindfulness activity with a Christmas Tree theme, and winter mindfulness activities…today, we’ve got another holiday coping tool for you. Discussing mindfulness for kids is a powerful strategy in addressing so many needs. Kids with sensory processing needs or self-regulation needs, or even emotional regulation needs may benefit from this holiday awareness activity. It’s a free…
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This time of year, most of us knee deep in holiday planning, prep work, and to-do lists! Today, I wanted to provide some tips on mindfulness during the holidays. Below, you will find a Christmas mindfulness activity and some coping strategies to address the holiday stress. This mindfulness tool goes along well with our Pumpin deep breathing exercise, and Thanksgiving…
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The Christmas season is a hectic and chaotic time. With holiday parties, altered schedules, and never-ending to-do lists, Christmas can be overwhelming for adults and kids. Children see and hear everything and the Christmas time stress is no exception. These Christmas occupational therapy activities can be used in the clinic, home, or in a home program during the holidays. Scroll…
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