The founder of Playapy is a published author and occupational therapist with 20 years of experience with children with a special interest in fine motor and handwriting skills.
Use this playsheet to energize the left and right brain and decrease hand switching. This racetrack theme playsheet encourages using a race car to move around the track.
Can you unscramble the letters to determine the name of the classic game? Slideshow contains 15 examples of classic games with answers following each slide.
Design your own ugly Christmas sweater. Use the slide for drawing on whiteboard or to print out for coloring. Check out the 10 Christmas Zoom Games video on YouTube using this link. https://youtu.be/KJSSMl5d2kQ
This simple activity is a hit with young children. You just need a few cotton balls and glue to make the yeti furry. It is recommended to print on colored paper. To watch a related video of YouTube, use this link. https://youtu.be/xhK6SYSD5R0
Use this image for painting, coloring, cutting, or even food play. Watch this video to see how you can use it with marshmallows to improve fine motor skills.
The founder of Playapy is a published author and occupational therapist with 20 years of experience with children with a special interest in fine motor and handwriting skills.
Teaching style
Simple effective techniques which include the use of visual and auditory cues without creating distractions.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Creative Child Magazine 2013 Book of the Year Award in the category of Educational Activity Book
My own education history
Master of Occupational Therapy
Additional biographical information
Amy Baez, Founder of Playapy, is an occupational therapist and the author of two handwriting workbooks: Treasure C.H.E.S.T. and Heads, Tummies, & Tails. The books are simple guides to uppercase and lowercase printing.
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