Learn about the importance of body awareness and get 11 fun and easy activity ideas that educators or parents can use to promote good body awareness skills. Does your child run into doors, not pay attention to where they are in space, or always fall? Maybe they seem like they are generally “clumsy.” They may…
A sensory body sock is a fun sensory tool that can help provide a calming and relaxing environment for children. I’m sharing several FUN ways to use a sensory body sock here. This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Adapt Ease, a company providing Occupational Therapy tools and products. I was provided monetary compensation…
This guide is an introduction to sensory processing. I’ll define sensory processing, describe how it’s involved in daily life, and identify the sensitivity signs. Plus, I’ll give you strategies and activity ideas to help a student or child who may be struggling with sensory processing challenges. My hope is that you will come away from…
“How do I get my child to hold a pencil correctly?” I often receive this question from readers, especially parents. A large component of handwriting is how a child is holding a pencil while they write. Did you know the building blocks for pencil grasp start when a baby is just a few months old? What can…
It’s OK to feel angry or stressed out sometimes, but how can you calm down when you’re a child? Calm-down strategies can be part of the solution and I have some ideas to help get you started. Be sure to keep reading this post to find some more tips on how to use calming strategies…
If you’ve landed on this post, you’re probably researching pencil grasps and wondering why you keep seeing words like tripod grasp or other types of grasps thrown around. What is the big deal with pencil grasps and handwriting anyways? Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at pencil grasp development, particularly the tripod grasp. Let’s…