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Naming Letters Is Not a Straight Path to Literacy: Here’s Why

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Heidi Anne Mesmer. PhD April 15, 2021 0
Naming Letters is not a Straight Path to Literacy: Here’s Why

“The best predictor of beginning reading achievement is a child’s knowledge of letter names" (Adams, 1990). 

I am sure that you have heard this statement. It is one of the most popular...Continue reading

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Handwriting, Coloring, and other Calming Techniques for Students, from an Occupational Therapist

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Roxanne Thompson April 14, 2021 0

We often want to challenge the children, while also providing a safe and comfortable place to play and learn new skills. This is the balance OTs are constantly challenged with during therapy...Continue reading

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Ask an OT | Self Care Dressing Skills, Wet-Dry-Try Adaptations, and Hand Dominance

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Suzanne Asherson November 16, 2020 0
Ask an OT - July 2020

Ask an OT is a monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents, and OTs, like you! This month we're exploring developmentally appropriate tips and best...Continue reading

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Ask an OT | Fun Handwriting Activities, Overcoming Sensory Restrictive Environments, and Physical Prompting

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Katrina Erickson October 20, 2020 0
Ask an OT - August 2020

Ask an OT is a monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents, and OTs, like you! This month we’re addressing ways to keep learning fun that don’t use...Continue reading

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Ask an OT | Mixed-Age Classrooms, Distance Learning, and Wood Pieces

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Suzanne Asherson September 10, 2020 0
Ask an OT - July 2020

Ask an OT is a monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents and OTs, like you! Due to coronavirus, many schools are teaching children remotely or are adapting by...Continue reading

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Ask an OT | Pencil pressure, learning cursive, and hand strength

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Katrina Erickson August 11, 2020 0
Ask an OT - August 2020

Ask an OT is a monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents, and OTs, like you! This month we’re addressing how to build appropriate pencil pressure,...Continue reading

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Ask an OT | Correcting grip, making handwriting fun, and leftie tips

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Suzanne Asherson July 14, 2020 0
Ask an OT - July 2020

Ask an OT is a NEW monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents and OTs, like you! This month we’re addressing if you should correct a three year old’s grip, how to...Continue reading

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Left-Handed Handwriting Tips & Guide

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Denise Donica June 30, 2020 0
left handed writing

What do David Bowie, Oprah, Barack Obama, and Jim Henson (and Kermit!) all have in common? Aside from being the ultimate dream dinner party—they are famous lefties!

 

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Learning & Teaching the Alphabet: Practice & Activities for Kids

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Cheryl Lundy Swift May 26, 2020 0
Teaching the Alphabet

The Alphabet: Learning, Teaching & Practice

Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners are like sponges. As they interact with others in their environment, they “soak up” basic...Continue reading

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