by Emerge - A Childs Place | Jul 15, 2008 | Fine motor activities
I wanted to share the Stubby Pencil Studio, a great on-line resource for eco friendly drawing and art supplies. They carry Crayon Rocks which we use in the office and have often recommended to parents for home use. The unique shape of the crayons promotes a mature...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Jun 19, 2008 | Fine motor activities
Recently I was at a school IEP meeting for a child evaluated at Emerge. I suggested that one of his OT goals might be competency in functional fine motor activities and gave a couple of examples. The school OT was happy to work on such activities, but asked for a...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Apr 25, 2008 | Fine motor activities
If you are looking for a fun toy that develops fine motor and visual perceptual skills, consider the String Along Lacing Kit. We have used it with children as young as three and up to 8 or 9 (although frankly it is fun at any age). A colored string is loaded into...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Apr 1, 2008 | Fine motor activities
Emerge is pleased to be offering a series of parenting classes. Our first class on Relaxation was very well received. One parent described it as: Food for her soul. These classes are an opportunity for you to learn about what you can do at home to help and support...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Mar 4, 2008 | Fine motor activities
Kristen asks: “I work at The Hill Center in Durham where we follow a research-based methodology for individualized instruction. Handwriting is a component for our younger students who are in need. We are also beginning to consider and incorporate various...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Oct 15, 2007 | Fine motor activities
Have you smelled it? Have you seen the colors start to change? Have you felt the crisp morning air? Fall weather is finally peeking into the Triangle and Halloween is soon to follow. Halloween often presents challenges for families of children with special needs....
