Crafted by Occupational Therapists (OT), OT On-Hand is a resource for teachers and others who work in educational settings for young children up to grade three. The aim of this dynamic resource is to educate and provide resources (activities, materials, information, strategies) that teachers and other staff can use readily in the school setting.OT On-Hand is made up of three interconnected resources. It is designed so that teachers can help children who struggle with: fine and gross motor skills; attention and focus; organization; activities of daily living. The resource is also designed in such a way so that it appeals to different types of learners, from the "hands-on" to the "surfer".
Each resource addresses a range of topics in a way that best suits the medium. Collectively the resources provide plenty of information, strategies and activities geared for everyday use.
About OT On-Hand Kits: The focus of the kits is on activities to develop fine motor skills needed by children ranging from kindergarten to grade three. The activities focus on pencil grasp and control, written communication, scissor skills and strength. Read more...
About OT On-Hand Manual: The focus of the manual is on information, strategies, and resources for classroom use.
The manual provides information on a wide range of topics and strategies that can be used in the classroom. Each section also lists other helpful resources for the classroom setting. Read more...
About OT On-Hand Website
The focus of the website is on information, strategies and resources through a multimedia approach.
About OT in Educational Settings: OT is concerned with children's daily occupations of learning, living and playing.
The OT's primary role in educational settings is to enable participation by:
- developing student's fine and gross motor skills, activities of daily living and attention;
- minimizing barriers to learning by modifying the environment, recommending tools and devices, and adapting learning material;
- educating teachers and caregivers through workshops, literature and consultation. Read more...
Contact:
Email: otonhand@capitalhealth.ca
Please note: Throughout the website, individual students are referred to as "he" for ease of reading; this does not imply that the material is only intended for male students or that it is only male students who might have concerns.
Disclaimer
© 2007 Capital Health
Community Rehabilitation
Community Care, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics Division
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This resource may not be reproduced in whole or in part, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Capital Health, with the exception of the following which may be photocopied for educational purposes only:
- "Scoop on Letter Groups" in the Written Communication section of the in the OT On-Hand Manual
- Student activity cards in these OT On-Hand Kits:
Get Ready to Write!
Pencil Control
Printing
Rainbow Printing
Strength
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