by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 27, 2021 | Classroom Setup, Resources, Sensory |
Flexible seating is a useful classroom tool to ensure the movement and sensory needs of students are met. I did a blog post last year of some of my favorite flexible seating options. You can check out that post here. I wanted to share a few new options I have...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | May 17, 2021 | Sensory |
Whenever I recommend sensory strategies for a student, I am always thinking about ways to embed those strategies within natural daily routines. This becomes even more important as students get older. As students move through the education system and eventually get...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Jan 25, 2021 | Resources, Sensory |
Fidgets can be an effective tool for students to use in the classroom and the community to help with self-regulation when used appropriately. Today, I will highlight my five favorite fidgets to use as an OT. It is important to work with your whole team to determine...
by Jen Koenig | Dec 16, 2020 | Sensory, Winter |
Teaching before winter break is hard. This year is especially hard. It’s cold outside, festivities are likely cancelled or drastically changed due to COVID, and we seem to be squeezing in every assessment possible in the last few days of school. I’m...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Dec 14, 2020 | Art & Fine Motor, Sensory |
The holidays are upon us! Today, I wanted to share five fun and easy holiday themed fine motor and sensory activities that you may want to try with your students or even your own kids at home. Most of the activities use materials you likely already have at home, or...
by Heather Hoeft | 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...
