Occupational Therapy

Here is a resource for practicing with scissors and glue.

Check out this list of fine motor activities to practice using basic household Items like paper plates, cereal boxes, and toilet paper rolls!

Play-doh is a great tool for building fine motor skills. It strengthens hands as we roll, squeeze, twist, and build with it. Play-doh can also be combined with other household items to support fine motor skill development.

Click here for a list of home activities to support your elementary-aged student's general strength and organization. 

Click here for a list of home activities to support your middle schooler's general strength and organization

Kids need to build up their hand strength through fine motor skills before actually writing. HERE are some pre-writing activities to build hand strength using items found at home or In your local discount store. Have fun!

Here are some ideas for building heavy work (calming) activities into the daily routine at home. Here are some additional suggestions for finding heavy work In normally occurring activities.

A 2-5 minute movement break every 30 minutes or so can increase focus and reduce stress. Here are some ways to increase movement in your day.