Classroom-Able - OT for Teachers

Jan 23 2024 8 mins
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Classroom-able is designed to give short, digestible nuggets of information to teachers
about the ways we can support kids' diverse learning needs. Classroom-able also delves into the WHY behind the strategies often suggested by Occupational Therapist’s.

Hopefully, having a deeper understanding of the topics will make it easier to integrate new
strategies into the classroom in a natural way.

We will also sometimes explore theories and research about why kids might be learning
differently than generations past, and how we can adapt.

Classroom-able is determined to be a usable resource for teachers who want to be intentional with their time and resources in the classroom. Together, we will uncover tools for todays teachers so that they can support students on their path to reaching their full potential.

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The one about tracing

Jan 23 2024 9 mins  
In this episode we talk about the good, bad and ugly of using tracing and some alternatives.

The one about seating

Oct 06 2023 7 mins  
In this episode we get back into the swing of the classroom by talking about how desk size can impact students attention as well as their handwriting. Also tips on how to figure out if your seats are the right fit!

The One About Executive Functioning

Apr 01 2023 6 mins  
In this episode we talk about how executive functioning impacts handwriting. What ideas we have to improve executive functioning and where in the brain executive functioning takes place.

The one about Pre-writing

Mar 04 2023 7 mins  
IN this episode we discuss the pieces necessary for student to become successful writers. This is a more general episode that puts together pieces we have discussed in previous episodes. It also discusses the controversy around tracing letters.

The one about visual motor

Feb 04 2023 6 mins  
In this episode we talk about how visual motor is processed, what activities can help improve visual motor and what the corpus callosum is.

The one about body awareness

Dec 17 2022 7 mins  
IN this episode we look at the impact of body awareness on handwriting. We also discuss ideas to use in the classroom and the ideas a peripersonal space.

The one about Fine Motor Fundamentals

Nov 20 2022 10 mins  
In this episode we dive into the beginning of fine motor development. There are tips for the classroom as well as new ways to think about how we are teaching writing to younger students.

The One About Reflexes

Oct 16 2022 16 mins  
In this podcast we explore what is meant by "unintegrated reflexes" and how they are a common culprit in students attention and fine motor difficulties. Understanding what Primitive reflexes are and how they impact students can be a key to staff being able to adapt or help students who may have residual reflexes.

The one about movement breaks

Sep 25 2022 6 mins  
In this episode, we take what we have learned about sensory processing and apply it to the magical movement break! We look at a key component to most movement breaks - Music- and how it impacts the class as a whole and the best way for teachers to use this knowledge to have more influence over their classrooms.

Episode 0.05 The Prequel

Aug 11 2022 12 mins  
Episode 0.05 - The Prequel - This is a summary of the thoughts and presentation that led to the creation of this podcast. It talks about what is different with the students we are seeing in the past few years, and looks at some of the foundational skill sets that kids might be missing. I'm also off script for most of this episode so be forgiving with my cadence. ;)