We're two pediatric occupational therapists with a love of play-based learning, caregiver education + support, and anything that incorporates art and creativity!
Be gone, stick figures - here's a resource we needed so badly that we created it ourselves! Looking for a variety of visuals that can be used in the classroom, clinic, and at home? One that can apply to educators, therapists and parents? You've found it! This packet now includes OVER 350+ hand-drawn, realistic illustrations that can provide support during transitions, assist in managing expectations and anxiety, specify expected behaviors, help with task initiation and sequencing, and more! No
Looking for a variety of visuals that can be used in the classroom to offer students choices for sensory breaks? You've found it! This packet includes OVER 80+ hand-drawn, realistic illustrations that can provide support during transitions, assist in managing expectations and anxiety, and specify choices in the classroom and school settings! Over 20+ choices are no-prep, channeling proprioceptive (deep pressure) input to provide neural organization and a sense of calm to refocus within the cl
Little brains are doing busy doing big things - and that means that winding down for the evening can sometimes be far from calm (for both the child and caregiver!) We created this resource packet as a way to provide extra support during the evening with the use of a routine and visuals - both of which can assist in remediating anxiety and the sleepy time scaries. Best of all, this schedule style has two of our favorite features: it encourages the child's interaction, and it only reveals the s
Equipping children with a way to communicate their wants can help alleviate anxiety and frustration between both caregivers and children - especially during mealtime! This resource was created to encourage little ones to practice autonomy when it comes to making a selection from choices at the dining table. Included in this resource packet is:48 hand-drawn, realistic food choice illustrations (see "preview" for more details!)6 pages of choice board templatesWant to see more? Check out some of o
Little ones aren't born with their visual system fully-developed. High contrast images help them make sense of an otherwise often blurry world around them while their vision continues to develop. This set includes 24 cards printed two per page. Just print, prop + play! These high-contrast cards can be used for a variety of ages and skills, including: - Motivating babies or children during prone positioning or tummy time - Visual development, visual motor (matching), visual scanning For those st
UPDATE 1/8/24: Link has been corrected to allow for access to editable portion. :) This editable activity calendar makes for easy reference for at-home activities, in-classroom tasks and/or treatment planning! At the time of creation, this download includes 40+ activities that are color-coded to address a variety of domains, including: Cognition + behavior Food, tactile, oral sensory + oral motor skillsGross fine and visual motor skillsSensory activities Play Skills Self-care skillsPlease note,
Little brains are doing busy doing big things. That means that getting started with their day, or winding down for the evening can sometimes be far from calm (for both the child and caregiver!) This resource packet features both morning and evening routine templates, along with 36 included PECS inspired visuals! Use these to provide your little one with extra support through a concrete routine. Best of all, this schedule style has two of our favorite features: it encourages the child's inter
This resource packet includes 5 total options: (2) daily routine visual schedules and (3) interactive morning, classroom and evening routines with interactive foldable flaps! Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedules: *BUNDLE* Sensory Simplified Resource Pack*MEGA PACK* Sensory, School + More Visuals for Visual Schedules + RoutinesSensory Diet (Set of 84) Visuals for Visual Schedules + RoutinesVisual Schedules Bundle: Interactive,
This versatile download can be used to address a variety of skills, from labeling and identification, to visual discrimination, scissor skills, color identification and more! Included are 7 themed boards, including all four seasons for use year-round! Themes and objects are: Emotions: happy, devastated, scared, angry, silly, bored, disgusted, sad, sickFoods: orange, chips, peach, avocado, ice cream, pear, donut, tomato, bananaClothes: socks, shoes, hat, PJs, pants, shorts, jacket, hat, shirt Spr
Let's talk about brain breaks! 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 environmentand allowing opportunity for emotional and mental release and decreasing anxiety!This fun and easy printable allows your students to roll and get moving! Included are the
Let's talk about brain breaks! 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 environmentand allowing opportunity for emotional and mental release and decreasing anxiety! This fun and easy printable allows your students to roll and get moving! Included are th
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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