Setting goals is an important step in achieving success. For teens, setting SMART goals can be especially helpful in reaching their targets. By creating goals using the SMART framework, teens can ensure that they are specific and measurable, making it easier to track their progress. Additionally, making goals relevant to their lives and putting a […]
This week’s Day in the Life Video series is an interview with first grade teacher, Kristin, who is in her third year.She switched careers later in life and started teaching in 2020 which was a challenge. During the pandemic, she was doing concurrent teaching where she taught live in the classroom and distance learning at […]
Do you have questions about occupational therapy and handwriting? Perhaps you wonder what the evidence is to support occupational therapy interventions for handwriting. Researchers did a scoping evidence review on handwriting deficits in elementary-aged school children. WHY ARE CHILDREN REFERRED FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HANDWRITING HELP? Many children struggle with poor handwriting, and this can be […]
There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to the best way to position your infant especially when it comes to babies with special needs. Let’s bust some of these myths and get the facts straight! Occupational and physical therapists are trained to provide education and information regarding infant positioning for families. You can […]
Raising a teenager can be difficult, and it’s important to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in life. This teenage life skills checklist can help you do just that. It includes everything from basic life skills, like how to do laundry and make a meal, to more advanced concepts, like how to […]
It can be tough being a teen. There’s so much pressure to fit in and act a certain way, and it seems like everyone has something they’re dealing with. For some teens, it can feel like there’s no way out. In recent years, the pandemic has made things even more difficult and stressful for teens. […]
Julie started out as a realtor but after having a family she started to realize that her career was hard with young children. She went to the local community college and took a career assessment. Occupational therapy came up and the rest is history for her! She started out in skilled nursing and then made […]
I Can Statements are powerful learning tools. When these resources are used correctly, these statements can help students understand what they are expected to do and why. If you’re interested in using I Can Statements in your classroom, you can download a free PDF at the bottom of this post. This free resource PDF includes […]
If you can hop to the rhythm, try this inexpensive cardiovascular workout using jump rope activities for elementary students and older! Jumping rope helps improve muscular endurance, coordination, and brain function, the American Heart Association states. Before any jump-rope game, strap on supportive athletic shoes and warm up. Using a jump rope for other activities […]
Getting ready to start kindergarten is a big transition for little kids. Often times parents are getting their children ready with preschool, enrichment activities, outdoor playtime and more. Sometimes some of the most simple strategies can be overlooked. For example, sleep for kindergarteners is extremely important for success in the classroom. WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH […]