What is School Readiness?

School readiness includes the foundational skills children need to succeed in structured learning environments — emotional regulation, attention, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, organization, transitions, and early academic skills.

Does your child struggle with any of the following?

• Sitting for circle time

• Following instructions

• Transitioning between activities

• Holding a pencil or printing

• Staying focused

• Managing frustration

• Backpack organization

• Classroom noise or sensory overstimulation

• Participating in group activities

How OTs Help

Our OTs assess the underlying skills that affect your child’s performance at school: sensory needs, regulation, fine/gross motor skills, attention, executive functioning, and emotional coping.

Therapy may include:

• Zones of Regulation

• Executive functioning strategies (planning, flexibility, routines)

• Printing and pre-writing skills

• Classroom sensory accommodations

• Visual schedules and task breakdown

• Desensitization to busy environments

• Teacher and school collaboration

• Confidence-building activities

We help your child feel prepared, regulated, and capable — both at home and in the classroom.