by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Mar 27, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources |
In my last post, I wrote all about why I love setting up obstacle courses for my students at school. They are a great way for students to get the sensory input and goal-directed movement they need. It can be hard to visualize exactly what items to use and how to set...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Mar 13, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources |
This is the first post in a series of posts I am planning to do on one of my favorite things- obstacle courses! Lately, I have been having so much fun setting up different courses for my students in my school-based OT practice. Today, I want to share some of the...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Feb 27, 2023 | Basic Skills, Resources |
Writing activities are often embedded throughout the day for many of our students. Whether it’s completing a worksheet, answering comprehension questions or composing a story, these activities can address many different goal areas for our learners. However,...
by Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Feb 17, 2023 | Organization & Classroom Setup, Resources |
Anytime you organize materials, classroom supplies, resources, etc., it can be daunting. It can feel overwhelming, and it usually takes time and patience to get it right. Just remember, it gets worse before it gets better, and as you are in the process, realize that...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Feb 13, 2023 | Resources |
Handwriting is an important skill that many of our young students work on in elementary school. However, it is important to remember that handwriting practice does not always have to be pencil and paper activities. There are so many other ways to work on handwriting...
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...
