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.
Uppercase letters are put into groups based on similar letter formation. Groups include: Clocks, Hats, Hooks, Ears, Slides, and Trees. These printables are part of the workbook Treasure C.H.E.S.T.: A Smart Guide to Printing Uppercase Letters.
4 pages of Activities related to rockets: Color Me Rocket Shapes Rocket Draw Me Rocket Rocket Vocab List Additional Links for activities: How to Make a Straw Rocket- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTd2f59TSVo How to Make a Paper Roll Rocket- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1rBJrRiADM 10 Rocket Activities Video from Playapy- https://youtu.be/OyXb3a-QPIM
This set of 10 leaves can be used for multiple purposes. They are perfect to practicing motor accuracy gluing on the lines and adding string, spaghetti, pipe cleaners, or other craft materials. You can also use them for cutting practice. The 10 leaves are diverse in complexity and can be used for various age groups. View following video on YouTube for a demonstration and samples. https://youtu.be/xSMKELVeT-k
Set of 5 scissor cutting practice sheets. Use the action words to encourage the correct speed and force for cutting. Chomps for cutting long & straight lines. Chirps for cutting short or curved lines. Pages include: long straight lines, large square (right-handed), large square (left-handed), large circle, and zig-zags. Watch video on YouTube for more details: https://youtu.be/35BPjuPQE4M
A set of 10 printables for cutting, drawing, and printing skills. Action words are provided on several drawing pages to encourage correct directionality needed for reading and writing skills. It is recommended to complete the drawing pages before advancing to the printing pages. Therefore, this set of pages may be used over a long period of time as a child develops skills and ages. #1 Drawing: Curved Lines #2 Drawing: Straight Lines #3 Cutting: Simple Shapes #4 Drawing: Diagonal Lines #5 Drawing
Use this playsheet to energize the left and right brain and decrease hand switching. This butterfly theme encourages drawing figure 8s while coloring the wings of a butterfly.
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.
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 playsheet to energize the left and right brain and decrease hand switching. This fishing theme playsheet encourages movement of a figure 8 using a paperclip and pencil to stimulate a fish caught on a fishing line.
A set of four printables for drawing flying insects with four-step directions provided including bumblebee, butterfly, dragonfly, and fly. Watch the YouTube video for more details!
Pediatric occupational therapist Amy Baez demonstrates how to complete a simple coloring, cutting, and coordination activity to turn empty cans into a game of Halloween Bowling. To learn more, watch this YouTube video.
Use this playsheet to energize the left and right brain and decrease hand switching. This snail theme sheet encourages the use of a twisted paperclip to move around the trail. Help the sluggish snail eat along the way to get more energy.
This is a simple beginner worksheet you can use to practice identifying, coloring, and cutting simple shapes. The worksheet includes rounded and angled shapes including a circle, square, oval, and rectangle.
Use this playsheet to energize the left and right brain and decrease hand switching. This ladybug theme playsheet encourages use of a magnet to move a runaway spot around the figure 8.
Use these 5 baby dinosaurs to encourage coloring, cutting, painting and even food play. Baby Brachiosaurus Baby Pterodactyl Baby Stegosaurus Baby T-Rex Baby Triceratops
PreK - 1st
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About the store
Experience
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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