“Be silly, be honest, be kind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Students can work on fine motor skills to improve their ability to use school tools appropriately such as holding a pencil, drawing with chalk, cutting with scissors, using utensils at mealtimes, managing their clothing during a bathroom break, etc.
Student's can work on visual perception skills in order to increase the brain's ability to make sense of what the eyes see.
Students can work on improving independence by washing their hands correctly, opening packages at mealtimes, putting on clothing, and being able to manage zippers and buttons while at school.
Tools to help students identify emotions and have healthy, socially appropriate responses to their feelings.
Students can engage with these activities to help calm their sensory systems in order to improve their overall functioning throughout the day.
If you have a question as to whether an activity is appropriate for your child, please contact your child’s occupational therapist. This is not intended to be or replace medical advice.