10 Tried & True FavoritesHere are 10 games for handwriting practice. They are semi-sorted by age appropriateness from youngest to oldest while attempting to factor in the complexity of each game …
Benefits of Working on a Vertical Surface
Working on a vertical surface is one of the best activities children can do to make themselves more successful in many areas. I believe it’s the equivalent of Tummy Time as an infant which builds all …
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Creating a Self-Regulation Tool Box for your Child
Please note: All recommendations about self-regulation tools and strategies made in this article are based on personal observations and qualitative feedback from families and children that have …
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What is Self-Regulation?
Self-regulation happens all day, every day, for everyone. You might need something like gum or a mint to stay alert during those last 10 minutes of a lengthy meeting, or there might be a loud, …
I scream, You scream, we all scream for… WooTape!
7 questions answered about WooTapeWhether you’re the parent or teacher making the comments, or the OT listening; these handwriting concerns seem to play on repeat.“He writes too big”“She can’t get her …
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My 25 Favorite Songs with Hand Motions
Hopefully, you got a chance to read up on the 10 Benefits of Songs with Hand Motions that I recently shared. It was meant to do two things. 1) Be an educational experience for anyone who didn’t think …
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