Using scissors to cut is one of my favorite school-based skill to work on as an OT. It's an important fine motor milestone, and when children can independently use scissors it's a proud moment! While cutting is a fun skill to teach I often find that I am wasting paper as part of the teaching process. I'm always looking for creative ways to teach scissor skills without creating waste. In honor of Earth Day, here are five things you can use to practice cutting that will redu

Valentine's day is over, but Picture Perfect still has my heart! I love using this game because it works on building fine motor, visual motor, and visual perceptual skills. It's also a game that supports sustainable play because it can be used a variety of ways and for many skill sets. The repetitive matching nature of this game makes it a great organizing activity too. Organizing activities help kids calm down when they are very excited, anxious, or nervous. I often use t

Eye Spy Bottle is a great way to work on attention and visual perceptual processing! It's easy to make your own and play along at home!