Have you read the book, One Zillion Valentines? It i such a cute Valentine’s Day book for kids. We read the book and made a Miniature Candy Heart Valentine based on the book a few weeks back. That same day, we made this airplane valentine craft too, because we loved this part of the book! Valentines Day crafts are a fun…
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When it comes to analyzing handwriting, there is no escaping handwriting if you are a pediatric OT. Handwriting evaluations and interventions is a main task of school-based occupational therapists. It’s no wonder when you consider that handwriting is one of the primary tasks that school-aged children engage in, and is one of the most prominent reasons for an OT referral…
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Occupational therapists can play a powerful role in establishing healthy habits in kids. The Occupational Therapy Framework indicates a connection between healthy routines and occupations, making healthy habit monitoring and implementation of strategies a meaningful role for therapists to address. Therapists work on a variety of skills when they take the “whole person” lens on helping kids achieve functional goals….
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Reading is a great life-long occupation! Did you know that there are books on executive functioning for all ages? Check out this list for your next read, while teaching kids about executive functioning skills…and maybe learning a thing or two yourself! Books on Executive Functioning for All Ages Books are an accessible and approachable learning opportunity for many skills, including…
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I am SO excited about this challenge. What is the Pencil Grasp Challenge? Well, if you know a child who struggles with pencil grasp, holds the pencil with a tight or inefficient grip, uses all of their fingers to hold a pencil , or writes with an awkward grasp, the Pencil Grasp Challenge is for you! Starting on Monday, January…
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