by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Jan 23, 2023 | Resources, Sensory |
For those of us who live in places where the weather gets very cold and snowy, winter can be long. We all know there are many benefits to outdoor play. You can check out my blog post on this topic here. Ice, snow and freezing temperatures can make outdoor play less...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Jan 9, 2023 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources |
Play-doh is one of my all time favorite materials to use as an OT. It is extremely versatile, readily available and affordable. Almost all of my students love engaging with it. Not only is play-doh fun, but there are also so many therapeutic benefits! Here are my...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Dec 26, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor |
As an OT working in schools, many of my younger students have goals to participate in multistep fine and visual motor activities. This often includes those adorable art projects we all know and love! My favorite part about these activities is the process. However,...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Dec 12, 2022 | Resources |
Engagement is everything with our students! If they are not fully engaged in the therapy activities, they may not get the full benefit. Here are my top five tips for increasing student engagement during therapy sessions. Use Music There is something about music...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Nov 28, 2022 | Resources |
The 2022 holiday season is upon us! It can be hard to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list and sometimes a little inspiration can be helpful. In this post, I will share some fun gift options and why I think it’s great from an OT perspective. I will...
