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Blogs
Ask the Experts, Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning, Readiness
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3 min
Teaching Tips
Buttoning a shirt, latching a zipper, and holding a pen are basic fine motor skills we often execute without thinking. These are learned skills that come only with countless practice sessions.
4 mins
Teaching Tips
Oral language instruction is an element that can be built into all part of what happens while children are at school—both through implicit and explicit learning opportunities.
2 mins
Teaching Tips
When we think of literacy, we tend to think of reading and writing—often with an emphasis on reading. But the skill of writing is essential.
4 mins
The energy and rhythm of a primary classroom are indescribable. Throughout the day, teachers strategically orchestrate active learning experiences that build the minds, bodies, and learning souls of curious young students.
2 mins
Home Connection, Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning, Readiness
Learn developmentally appropriate handwriting tips for children ages 2-5
4 min
Ask the Experts, Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning, Readiness, Home Connection, Families
Literacy development is each stage a child passes through on their way to reading and writing. Read more about the 5 stages with Learning Without Tears!
4 min
Ask the Experts, Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning, Readiness, Home Connection
Letter knowledge is multifaceted and takes time to learn.
2 mins
Ask the Experts
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 sessions.
4 min