• The OT is IN with Sarah Collins the Homeschool OT

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The OT is IN with Sarah Collins the Homeschool OT

De: Sarah Collins
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  • The OT is IN podcast merges the worlds of education and occupational therapy to empower families like yours. Sarah Collins, your host, an occupational therapist and homeschooling parent of 3 ranging in age from elementary to high school. Sarah Collins has experienced occupational therapy by supporting families for over 15 years but also through seeking out support for her own children- so, she's right there in the trenches with you. Though there is not one right way to educate your child, there is a lot to consider when individualizing an education. The goal of this podcast is to explain some of the "why" behind what an occupational therapist is thinking so you can artfully apply it to your own family especially with executive functioning, handwriting, and sensory processing. Each episode will be packed with practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life stories aimed at helping you create a supportive learning environment for your child.
    2024
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  • Practical Tips for handwriting- how to know and what to do if the issue is motor planning

    Practical Tips for handwriting- how to know and what to do if the issue is motor planning
    Apr 24 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! Katie Zelinski discusses the intricacies of motor planning, also known as praxis, and its impact on handwriting and daily activities. Katie, with over 11 years of experience in pediatric OT and founder of The Well Balanced OT, shares her wealth of knowledge on how motor planning affects children, from dressing themselves to participating in activities like catching a ball. Katie explores how challenges in motor planning manifest in tasks such as handwriting, and she offers insightful strategies to help parents support their children's development through creative play and practice without the pressure of traditional writing tasks. Whether you're a parent or therapist, this episode provides valuable insights into understanding and addressing motor planning challenges in children. In this episode you'll hear about: Katie Zelinski's BackgroundKatie's experience of 11 years as an Occupational Therapist (OT).Focus on pediatrics.Establishment of Katie's business, The Well Balanced OT.Discussion on Motor Planning and PraxisDefinition and explanation of motor planning and praxis.Multiple components of motor planning.Steps involved in motor planning: Ideation, Sequencing, Execution.Practical examples of motor planning in learning activities.Differentiation between practicing motor planning as a skill and it becoming innate.Observations of Motor Planning ChallengesSigns of motor planning challenges in children.Examples like dressing, catching a ball, play activities.Handwriting and Motor PlanningConnection between motor planning challenges and handwriting difficulties.Ideation’s impact on writing.Ways motor planning affects holding and using a writing tool.Strategies for practicing handwriting without writing.Motivating Children with Motor Planning ChallengesImportance of making learning engaging and incorporating play.Use of resources and creativity to support idea generation.Avoiding stress by focusing on underlying skills.Addressing Motor Planning in Older ChildrenChallenges faced by older kids.Strategies including using technology and alternative methods.Focus on typing and voice-to-text as alternatives to handwriting. Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?The Well Balanced OT From Clumsy To Capable: The Surprising Impact of Martial Arts on Kids' Motor Skills Motor Planning: What You Need To Know Motor Planning and Praxis: Understanding, Assessing, and TreatingHow Form Drawing Supports Vision, Handwriting, and AcademicsBlending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better HandwritingUnderstanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for HomeschoolersReading, Writing, and Growing: The Bigger Picture of Developing Fine Motor Skills in Children Crafting Holiday Memories while Building Handwriting SkillsMaking Sense of the Handwriting Puzzle – Homeschool OT Course Narration- A Path To Thoughtful LearningConnect With Sarah on Instagram Connect with our Guest, Katie Zelinski Katie is a pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in regulation and sensory processing. She has a certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration. Katie has worked in various settings including early intervention, preschool, and a pediatric outpatient clinic. She is the founder of The Well-Balanced OT which offers online resources, professional development, and mentorship programs for pediatric OTs. Connect With Katie On Instagram Connect With Katie On Facebook
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  • Benefits of Outdoor Education to Meet Sensory Needs

    Benefits of Outdoor Education to Meet Sensory Needs
    Apr 17 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! This week I am talking with Rachel Tidd, an innovative educator renowned for her groundbreaking approach to learning through nature. Rachel has developed curricula like Wild Math and Wild Reading that I have been recommending to families for years. Her knowledge and insights into the outdoor learning world will leave you wanting to expand your homeschooling classrooms. In this episode you'll hear about: Introduction of Rachel Tidd and her workBackground on Rachel's Children and Sensory NeedsDiscussion about her children attending an outdoor forest preschool.Focus on her youngest child's sensory issues and how the environment helped meet those needs.Challenges and Homeschooling DecisionRachel's consideration of traditional schooling challenges for her sensory-seeking child.Decision to homeschool and the process of developing outdoor-focused curriculum materials.Development of Wild Math and Reading CurriculumSteps Rachel took to create learning materials that integrated outdoor activities.Specifics on starting with math due to its hands-on nature and later addressing reading needs.Understanding Sensory Needs and RegulationDetailed description of her son's sensory-seeking behaviors at home.Discussion on sensory-seeking versus regulation and how outdoor environments supported her son.Advantages of Outdoor LearningBenefits of outdoor environments for sensory input and increased engagement.Support for executive functioning, risk-taking, and decision-making in children.Health benefits including improved vision and less illness.Adapting Outdoor Learning as Children AgeContinuation of outdoor learning into older grades; adjustments as curriculum expands.Integration of indoor activities while maintaining outdoor experiences.Parental Tips for Outdoor LearningAdvice for parents who aren't naturally drawn to the outdoors.Importance of having the proper gear to enhance outdoor experiences for both parents and children.Addressing Fears and Challenges in Outdoor LearningStrategies for dealing with kids' fears of outdoor elements like bugs or weather.Emphasizing gradual exposure and flexibility in outdoor activities.Wild Learning Resources and Access Links and Resources From Today’s Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy? Outdoor Education: Research Summary What Is Outdoor Education And How Does It Help Students?Handwriting Without Actually WritingSkills Nature Builds Building Fine MotorskillsHarnessing the Great Outdoors for Visual Development and Learning Outdoor Activities to Develop Interoception in Children with Guest Caroline SantangeloSupporting Children Through Play-Based Reflex Integration Risky Play: Understanding the Benefits and Strategies for Safe Child DevelopmentOutdoor Adventures: Developing Fine Motor Skills Through Nature-Based Therapy with Carmela Trejo Narration: A Path To Thoughtful LearningDiscover Wild LearningRachel's BookConnect with Sarah on Instagram Connect with our Guest, Rachel Tidd Rachel Tidd is passionate about using outdoor and place-based learning to enhance literacy and math instruction. She is the author of the book Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors and the Wild Math® and Wild Reading® Curricula series. Rachel is a former elementary special education teacher with an M.S. Ed. in Elementary and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. She is a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, specializing in Educational Sustainability with a focus on literacy. Her research explores integrating sustainability and language arts. You can find her at discoverwildlearning.com. Connect with Rachel on Instagram here. Connect with Rachel on Facebook here
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  • Unlocking Writing Confidence in Children: The Role of Personal Expression

    Unlocking Writing Confidence in Children: The Role of Personal Expression
    Apr 10 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! -- Julie, a prolific author and expert in writing education, shares her journey from growing up with an award-winning author as a mother, to navigating the world of professional writing and homeschooling. We dive into the unique ways professional writers teach writing, contrasting it with traditional school methods that focus heavily on mechanics over the creative content of children's writing. In this episode you'll hear about: Writing Education and MethodologyDifferences between how school teachers and professional writers teach writingThe emphasis on mechanics versus content in educational curriculumsProfessional writers' strategies focusing on ideas and self-expressionJulie's observations on how these methodologies affect children and her personal anecdotesPractical Strategies for WritingImportance of jotting down children's thoughts to bridge ideas and writingRole of parents in supporting children's writing processes and ideasAffirming children's thoughts through transcription and recorded memoriesSignificance of engaging children in reading to develop writing skillsWriting in the Context of Modern TechnologyDiscussion on the use of AI and ChatGPT in writingBalancing technology with original thoughtEthical considerations of AI written content versus personal expressionPersonal and Emotional Connection to WritingWriting as a dialogue with oneselfExamples of practical journal use and value in preserving thoughtsEmotional and creative benefits of recording significant memoriesEncouraging a Writing and Reading HabitStrategies to foster reading habits to improve writingCreating shared reading times without digital interruptionsUnderstanding the difference between oral language and written languagePractical Implementation and AdviceHelping children struggling with writing through transcription methodologiesIntegration of speech-to-text tools for students with writing challengesBook Information and Resources Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy? A Brave Writer's Life in Brief Podcast How To Help Your Kid Become A Better Writer Narration: A Path To Thoughtful Learning Teaching Kids To Write Who "Hate Writing"- The Occuplaytional TherapistEpisode 8: Beyond the Pencil: Exploring Vision's Impact on Homeschool Handwriting SuccessEpisode 23: Blending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better Handwriting Episode 38: Practical Learning Tools from a Homeschool Graduate: Sensory Kits for Homeschool SuccessThe Brave Writer WebsiteThe Brave Writer BlogWriting BlitzJulie Bogart Author BooksRaising Critical ThinkersConnect With Sarah On Instagram Connect with our Guest, Julie Bogart Julie Bogart is known for her common sense writing, critical thinking and home education advice. Julie’s the creator of the award-winning, innovative online writing program called Brave Writer serving 191 countries and hundreds of thousands of families. Her highly anticipated new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing, comes out in April 2025. Julie is also the author of the popular books The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers. Her Substack, podcast, and social media are wildly popular sources of support to weary, well-intentioned parents. Julie home educated her five children who are now adults and she has three grandchildren. Today, Julie lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Connect with Julie on IG Connect with Julie on FB
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