We're two pediatric occupational therapists with a love of play-based learning, caregiver education + support, and anything that incorporates art and creativity!
Imitation of block designs can hone a variety of skills, including visual perception, spatial awareness, imitation, sequencing and more! This resource includes the following:Block designs handout with developmental milestones/stages(30) Block designs/patterns that address a variety of skill levels, beginning with 3-block patterns!-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our oth
This free download includes: 3 Valentine's Day themed activity pages (color or finger paint!)4 Valentine's Day Cards (in black and white and in color!)Just simply print and have your student(s) or little one(s) decorate, cut, and sign their name to surprise their valentines! And check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Sensory DietsLetter ReversalsHandwriting PracticeCore EngagementYour download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which ca
You’ve lucked out with this free printable word search! Have your little one find all 12 words, positioned in horizontal, vertical and diagonal positions and spelled forwards. Be sure to check out our St. Patrick's Day Activity Pack, chock full of fun activities to address a variety of developmental skills, or score another St. Patty's themed freebie here!-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see mor
All the benefits, without the prep. These scavenger hunt lists were made with convenience in mind: just print and go! Address environmental awareness, visual scanning, recall and memory, sequencing and task completion, cognition and more with this download. Included are (5) scavenger hunt lists for the following settings:Classroom (ex. white board or chalk board, a desk, a trashcan)Nature/Outdoors (ex. a nest, a feather, a pine cone, a spiderweb)Sensory-Based (ex. something see-through, somethin
Forks and sporks and everything in between - we created this packet as an easy printable resource for parents and caregivers to refer to when working on self-feeding skills. Keep this download handy as a quick cheat-sheet guide to tackle the following: Potential reasons children resist utensil usageFactors to consider to encourage success Adaptive utensils and equipmentList of 10+ play-based activities to encourage self-feeding success-- Your download and use of this product implies understandin
It's no secret that brain breaks have an important place in the classroom, clinic or at home. Brain breaks are short activities that allow the child a mental break during the learning process. Some of the benefits of brain breaks include:Boosting blood flow and oxygen to the brainAssisting with information processing and retentionEncouraging sense of community in the classroom environmentAllowing opportunity for emotional and mental release and decreasing anxietyYou may recognize a few exercis
This alphabet practice packet includes 27 sheets of visual cues to assist in learning how to write letters A-Z, both capital and lowercase. Simply print the pages that you wish to use, and consider laminating or using sheet protectors to practice with dry-erase markers. Each sheet includes directional cues for writing both upper and lower case letters, as well as letters written on lines to cue proper line orientation. Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of
Designed for (and by) busy OTs, our No-Prep Activity Packet is packed with engaging activities for kids, targeting skills such as fine motor coordination, visual motor integration, handwriting, sequencing, and more. Easily send it home for families to reinforce progress during breaks. Print out the activities and let your students or little ones work through them either independently or with assistance, based on their skill level and goals. These activities can be easily adjusted to suit indivi
Encourage your little ones to get to snippin' with this scissor skills packet. This download includes over 45 pages with snipping strips, straight lines, dynamic lines, pizza party, basic shapes, snip + solve and silly snip faces! * Fun multi-use tip: laminate the pages that you wish to use for tracing to practice with dry-erase markers! Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Pre-writing Tracing CardsSensory DietsLetter ReversalsHandwriting PracticeCore EngagementYour
These coloring pages encourage your little ones to step into a growth mindset, practice positivity and exude confidence. This packet includes 10 hand-drawn coloring pages that are helpful in practicing mindfulness, easing the upcoming test jitters and anxiety, or to serve as a reminder of what they're capable of! Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Sensory Processing + Emotional Regulation: Sensory DietsSensory and Sleep Feelings and Emotions Acti
Encourage hands-on early learning with these printable lacing cards! Inspired by popular characters, these images can be printed and hole punched, or laminated for extra durability. Grade the activity based on your little one's skill level, beginning with something rigid like a pipe cleaner, or upgrading the challenge by using a shoelace or string. A total of (8) cards are included in this packet, including:(2) Elmo-inspired cards: two levels of difficulty(2) Dinosaur-inspired cards: two levels
We love a good resource that's multi-use. This packet offers four versions of our farmhouse frenzy doodles - which can be used to address a variety of skills! Engage in sensory or food play by using finger paint, shaving cream or purees to complete the characters!Practice circular shapes by tracing the dotted lines!Label colors (and animals!) and practice direction following by coloring the characters as specified INCLUDED: A customizable 4th page for you to specify colors you're working on!Want
This weaving packet is a low-prep activity that can address a variety of skills, including: Prepositions (over/under)SequencingBilateral skillsCutting and coloring skillsVisual motor skills...and more!This 21 page resource includes BOTH color and B&W versions of five themes:butterflyrocketfrogforestairplaneVisual directions are provided, but it's as easy as print, cut and weave! Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this docume
Grab this freebie in time for Valentine's Day! This download has 4 pages of same/ different activities that your little ones or students can enjoy. And check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Sensory DietsLetter ReversalsHandwriting PracticeCore EngagementYour download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Want to see more products like these? Love freebies and giveaways? Check us out
A simple yet rich activity for Earth day that can be useful when addressing a variety of skills, such as visual attention, visual discrimination, joint attention, language skills, and more! Easily adaptable depending on age and skill level of child who is using it. This FREE download includes one .pdf page with a scavenger hunt with 17 earth day related items to check off with hand drawn visuals! And check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Sensory DietsLetter ReversalsH
Happy Valentine's Day! This freebie download includes 5 pages of Valentine's Day themed activities that include counting, shapes recognition (circles, squares, and triangles), and visual screening (with key). And check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Sensory DietsLetter ReversalsHandwriting PracticeCore EngagementYour download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Want to see more pr
This free download includes: 8 Valentine's Day CardsJust simply print and have your student(s) or little one(s) trace the words, color the picture, sign their names, cut, and give to their valentines! And check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Sensory DietsLetter ReversalsHandwriting PracticeCore EngagementYour download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. Want to see more products li
You’ve lucked out with this free printable activity! Simply print, cut, decorate, and enjoy these festive St. Patrick’s Day hats! These activities address cutting, coloring, pasting, fine motor control, attention to task, direction following and more! Included in this packet: Instructions PageRounded Hat templateAngled Hat TemplateBe sure to check out our St. Patrick's Day Activity Pack, chalk full of fun activities to address a variety of developmental skills. And check out some of our other
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Experience
We're two pediatric occupational therapists with a love of play-based learning, caregiver education + support, and anything that incorporates art and creativity!
My own education history
Alison + Maddie both earned their Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University in 2017.
Additional biographical information
Both Alison and Maddie currently practice in TN + KY providing occupational therapy services.
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