Here are some fun and functional ways to help your child develop the small muscles of their hands, which are needed for school tasks such as writing and scissors, and self-care tasks such as dressing and feeding.

Being able to dress oneself is an important part of a child’s development. It promotes good hand skills, improves eye-hand coordination, and is a great confidence booster!

This list includes some fun (and silly!) ways to give kids motor breaks during the school day. Some are for the whole class, and some for your two or three fidgety kids who need a little extra input. Parents, you can try these at home, too!

Have you heard about Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), or Sensory Integration Dysfunction? While OTs have known about this important part of development for years, it has only recently become a buzzword for parents and pediatricians alike. Read my summary here to learn more. This also includes a checklist if you are concerned that your child may have SPD.

Here are my top tips for getting your child prepared for Kindergarten success. (Spoiler alert: It has nothing to do with reading or writing!)