by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 13, 2021 | Communication, Interventions, Resources, Work Tasks |
One part of my OT assignment includes working in a life skill program for high school students 14-18 and a transition program for students 18-21 years old. The focus of these programs includes learning important skills to prepare for adult life. As an OT, I work...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 1, 2021 | Work Tasks |
I’m a huge fan of teaching independent work. In fact, I’ve talked before about how independent work has saved my classroom. Independent work can free your time so you are able to teach, access, and work with small groups while other students are working....
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jul 14, 2021 | Academics, Art & Fine Motor, Basic Skills, Work Tasks |
Working in an early childhood classroom, I have seen a lot of “put-in” and even “take out” tasks. These tasks are wonderful and work on many skills including hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, problem solving, and much more! I have seen...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Apr 28, 2021 | Interventions, Play, Visuals, Work Tasks |
This post turned out to be an unplanned part 2 of my blog How To Set Up Structured Play Boxes! After pulling some toys and getting the boxes we wanted together, we had to create ways in which the team would use them. How would these boxes benefit our learners the...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 25, 2020 | Communication, Schedules, Visuals, Work Tasks |
Many of our families are struggling teaching functional routines such as dressing, hand washing, what to do when you are leaving the house, how to clean up after eating, etc. When we were in the classroom, we worked on these skills and kept data on these routines and...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 11, 2020 | Art & Fine Motor, Schedules, Sensory, Visuals, Work Tasks |
Recap of Part 1 In part 1 of my list of proactive strategies (check it out here), I reviewed the beginning steps of being proactive. Whether in a full remote, hybrid, or in person model right now and in the future, these steps will help. Being proactive when teaching...
