FUNctional OT Learning

Swings (including therapy swings) can be a lot of fun and a fantastic sensory tool for your student's break time! They offer their greatest benefits - and are the safest - when used under control. Having these safety rules posted in your break room offers concrete expectations for students and staff while utilizing the swings during breaks. This bundle offers assembly directions, a full page download of all 5 rules combined (offered in 2 skin tones per bundle), and the 5 rules in an enlarged fo

This amazing tool was developed by a school based occupational therapist to streamline and organize sensory motor breaks. It is designed to give the students control to decide what they'd like to do on the break, while keeping the break organized for optimum sensory regulation. This set includes 20 pages of resources for you to print and create the Break Builder in your schools, homes, or therapy setting! Directions for how to set up Break Builder, descriptions on the break options, color co

Welcome to FUNctional OT cooking! My students look forward to our weekly cooking sessions which focus on the fine motor, sensory, and functional processes of cooking. With the picture recipe, students also work on number identification (numbers 1-4), left to right tracking/pre-reading skills, and emergent reading and sight words. At the end of group, students are given the opportunity to identify whether they enjoyed the cooking treat and write or stamp their name on the recipe to bring home. Th

It's time to get up and MOVE! This pack of 7 printable posters guides your students through a variety of seasonally themed motor break activities! Students can use their imaginations to move through activities such as making snow angels, snowboarding, and prepping for a snowball fight! Use as a stand alone activity or add to your everyday sensory path for a seasonal splash of fun!

Welcome to FUNctional OT cooking! My students look forward to our weekly cooking sessions which focus on the fine motor, sensory, and functional processes of cooking. With the picture recipe, students also work on number identification (numbers 1-4), left to right tracking/pre-reading skills, and emergent reading and sight words. At the end of group, students are given the opportunity to identify whether they enjoyed the cooking treat and write or stamp their name on the recipe to bring home. Th

As an OT in the school system with more than 20 years of experience, I have taken many approaches to assist students in handwriting. Theories and styles of teaching have changed drastically throughout my career, however, one thing remains consistent with the writing process: not only are motor skills required, but a visual perceptual understanding of WHERE the letters go when we write is essential, no matter what formation practices/lessons have taken place! This ultimate letter pack includes 5

Ball baths can be a lot of fun and a fantastic sensory tool for your student's break time! They offer their greatest benefits - and are the safest - when used under control. Having these safety rules posted near the ball bath offers concrete expectations for students and staff while utilizing the ball bath. This bundle offers assembly directions, a full page download of all 5 rules combined (offered in 2 skin tones per bundle), and the 5 rules in an enlarged format with 1 rule per page (2 sk

It's time to get up and MOVE! This pack of 7 printable posters guides your students through a variety of seasonally themed motor break activities! Students can use their imaginations to move through activities such as hopping like a bunny, chasing a rainbow and grabbing the gold, and stomping in puddles! Use as a stand alone activity or add to your everyday sensory path for a seasonal splash of fun!