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Blog Post by: Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L
3 Reasons Why You Should Play Outside Even in the Winter

3 Reasons Why You Should Play Outside Even in the Winter

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Jan 23, 2023 | Resources, Sensory | 0 comments

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...
5 Ways to Use Play-Doh in the Classroom

5 Ways to Use Play-Doh in the Classroom

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Jan 9, 2023 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources | 0 comments

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...
How to Encourage the Art Process

How to Encourage the Art Process

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Dec 26, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor | 0 comments

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,...
5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement During Therapy Sessions

5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement During Therapy Sessions

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Dec 12, 2022 | Resources | 2 comments

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...
OT Approved Holiday Gift Ideas: 2022 Edition

OT Approved Holiday Gift Ideas: 2022 Edition

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Nov 28, 2022 | Resources | 1 comment

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...
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