Miss Jaime, O.T.

Miss Jaime, O.T. A pediatric Occupational Therapist advocating for school OTP equity. The OT who sticks up for OTs. Miss Jaime, O.T. She is a devoted wife and toddler mama.
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is a school-based OT currently working in the school setting while running her small but mighty business to help you help your kids on the side. A fierce advocate for equality for other SBOTPs. She is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education and an unshakable school-based occupational therapy optimist devoted to sharing ideas, tools, and resources that will help you to help the children in your life: always Helping You Help Your Kids.

If you are traveling this summer—or just need to refresh your therapy bag or quiet-time closet without taking up an enti...
06/23/2026

If you are traveling this summer—or just need to refresh your therapy bag or quiet-time closet without taking up an entire shelf—this travel-size game combo (featuring Guess Who, Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, and Battleship) is an absolute Prime Day must-buy.

Shrinking these classics down doesn’t just make them portable—it actually upgrades the fine motor challenge!

Here is a quick look at what your kiddo is working on:
🦛 Hungry Hippos: Tapping those tiny levers requires rapid, isolated finger extension and motor planning. It’s an incredible way to build intrinsic hand power and endurance for writing and cutting.
🕵️‍♂️ Guess Who: Excellent for language formulation, visual discrimination, and executive functioning as they systematically eliminate characters based on specific visual traits.
🔴 Connect Four: Dropping those tiny chips into the narrow slots requires a highly precise pincer grasp, hand-eye coordination, and spatial planning.
🚢 Battleship: The ultimate game for spatial orientation, grid tracking (A−5, B−3), and working memory.

OT Tip: Because the pieces are smaller, these travel versions are actually fantastic for students working on refined fine motor control and precision. If pieces tend to drop, play them on a cookie sheet to keep everything contained!

Comment ASHOP to see all of my Prime Day picks!

Ahh summer is here! ☀️ That might mean relaxing, recharging, or taking advantage of this time off to plan for the most e...
06/23/2026

Ahh summer is here! ☀️ That might mean relaxing, recharging, or taking advantage of this time off to plan for the most epic school year ever!

Where are my Eyes First Vision graduates?! 👁️✨ I created an O.M.G. (Ocular Motor Group) and now you can too with the incredible knowledge that you already know and have.

When eyes can't smoothly follow a line of text or shift between a board and a paper, academic performance tanks. But undiagnosed vision issues are constantly misread as ADHD, dyslexia, or behavior problems.

I launched an Ocular Motor Group as MTSS support, and the winter diagnostic data was absolute gold. We're talking students blowing past their winter goals by 150%+ and jumping 1–2 entire grade levels in just 12 weeks of intervention! 🚀

It doesn't have to be anything elaborate, and you can absolutely start small. September is always a whirlwind, so the time to pitch it to your admin and prep your stations is now over the summer break while caseload stress is at zero.

Let's use this upcoming school year to prove to our districts that we are experts in more than just handwriting—and that vision is a massive, undeniable part of academic success! 🙌🎒

🔗 Head to the link in my bio to read my full blog post! You'll get video ideas of activities, a breakdown of how I created this group at my school, and the exact data/improvement seen in my students.
Link: https://missjaimeot.com/ocular-motor-group-school-data/

Eyes First alumni, who is ready to launch an O.M.G. this fall? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Prime Day is here and I want to highlight one of my go to favorite toys. Perfection! If there is one game that gets a pe...
06/23/2026

Prime Day is here and I want to highlight one of my go to favorite toys. Perfection!

If there is one game that gets a permanent spot in my therapy bag, it’s Perfection. It’s fast, it’s thrilling, and it packs a massive punch for developmental skills!

Here is why pediatric OTs love it:
⏱️ Emotional Regulation: Racing against the ticking timer is the ultimate test for anxiety management and building frustration tolerance.
🧩 Visual-Spatial Skills: Kids have to rotate, match, and scan the board rapidly to find where each unique shape fits.
🤌 Fine Motor Precision: Picking up those tiny yellow pieces using a pincer grasp works on intrinsic hand strength and speed.

OT Tip: If the loud "POP" is too overwhelming for your child at first, play it with the timer turned off! Let them master the spatial piece first, then add the time pressure.

🛒 It’s Prime Day! Don’t miss out on grabbing this classic for your classroom, clinic, or home toy closet.

Comment ASHOP to see all of my Prime Day picks!

Let's talk about the unspoken truth: that sinking feeling when you know you're not giving your best to anyone because yo...
06/22/2026

Let's talk about the unspoken truth: that sinking feeling when you know you're not giving your best to anyone because you're spread so thin. 😩 The teacher waiting for strategies, the worried parent, the student who really needs you... you're just surviving.

I used to carry that guilt, thinking I needed to be an octopus. But what if we gave ourselves permission to stop? To be strategic about how we offer help?

My "Handy Tips for Parents and Teachers" guide was born from this exact struggle. Instead of countless individual conversations, one comprehensive resource helps dozens of families or an entire grade level. It’s about doing things differently, not less!

Teachers and parents often prefer getting helpful info immediately anyway. You don't have to solve every single handwriting concern personally. You're not failing when you create systems to help more people, more efficiently.

➡️ If you're ready to ditch the guilt and multiply your impact without adding stress, click the link in bio to check out "Handy Tips for Parents and Teachers" while it's still on sale! Head over to my website: www.MissJaimeOT.com to learn more or comment HANDYTIPS below (no space between the two words)

06/19/2026

Here’s a trick to help work on pincer grasp. Use contact paper! Put those small pieces on top so they don’t slide and your child won’t compensate by sliding that coin off the table.

This summer, ditch the boredom and embrace the power of chores! Giving your kids age-appropriate tasks isn't just about...
06/18/2026

This summer, ditch the boredom and embrace the power of chores! Giving your kids age-appropriate tasks isn't just about a clean house; it's about building essential life skills.

Chores provide a fantastic sensory experience. Tasks like wiping counters with a spray bottle (filled with diluted soap and water, or even vinegar and water!) build hand strength and coordination. Plus, that rhythmic wiping motion can be surprisingly calming and regulating for many kids.

But the benefits go beyond physical development. Chores also foster a sense of responsibility. Create a chore chart together, so they can track their progress and feel that sense of accomplishment. Rewards can be a great motivator, but don't underestimate the power of simply acknowledging their hard work!

So, what chores are perfect for summer? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Younger Kids: Dusting baseboards with a sock puppet, sorting laundry by color, putting away toys.

Older Kids: Sweeping floors, helping with meal prep (washing vegetables, setting the table), watering plants, mowing the lawn (with supervision!).

What chores do you find most helpful for your kids? Share your ideas in the comments below!

06/15/2026

Tell him he’s the best “Pop” with this super cute textured craft!

What you need:
Cotton balls 🪵
Yellow paint 🎨
Construction paper for the bucket 🔴⚪️
Just paint the cotton balls for that perfect “buttery” popcorn look and glue them down. Simple, sensory-friendly, and totally adorable.

Drop a 🍿 if you’re saving this to make this week!

Father's Day freebie is here!Comment: fathersday26 for the link
06/15/2026

Father's Day freebie is here!

Comment: fathersday26 for the link

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