After years of teaching handwriting to individual clients and classrooms full of kids, I have become a big believer in the use of multisensory activities to facilitate learning. Today I want to show you several favorite activities and methods you can incorporate into your teaching. Because this is such a fundamental aspect of my therapeutic approach as an OT, I can hardly believe I’ve never published a blog on this important subject before.
Motivating Your Child to Do Chores
If your young child is fearful of going to the doctor, there are many things you can do to help them feel calmer and to prepare them for their next visit.
Researchers have found evidence for the use of movement tools, but there are some children with whom these tools have the opposite effect.
Researchers have found evidence for the use of movement tools, but there are some children with whom these tools have the opposite effect.
Do your students have the pre-writing, visual-motor, fine motor and executive functioning skills that they need?
Use an enticing game to add power to shoulders, arms, and hands by adding a simple twist to this classic children’s activity.
Do you have students who are troubled by anxious energy, the overwhelming need to move, or difficulty with focus?
Whether you are a parent, teacher, or therapist, do you know children who would benefit from play experiences and practice performing tasks that do not come easily?
