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The OT is IN with Sarah Collins the Homeschool OT

The OT is IN with Sarah Collins the Homeschool OT

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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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  • From Checklists to Flexibility: Helping Kids Plan Their Day

    From Checklists to Flexibility: Helping Kids Plan Their Day
    Nov 20 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! I sat down with Pam Barnhill—longtime homeschooler, former classroom teacher, and podcasting inspiration—for an insightful conversation about fostering independence and planning skills in homeschooled kids. Pam shares her own homeschooling journey, from her early days teaching preschool at home to launching her teens into work studies and career paths. Together we discuss the ups and downs of raising independent learners, offering practical tips for developing planning muscles, navigating different organizational styles, and supporting kids with unique needs, like dyslexia. Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with relatable stories, honest reflections, and actionable ideas to help your family thrive. In this episode you'll hear about: Pam introduces herself, mentioning her background as a former classroom teacher and her journey as a homeschool mom.Discussion about learning alongside children and how homeschooling has been enriching for both parents and kids.Learning Through HomeschoolingPam's experience homeschooling her children from preschool through high school.The concept of "redeeming" one's own education as a homeschooling parent.Developing Independence and Planning SkillsThe importance of teaching kids independence in setting up and organizing their school day.The idea that independence is a muscle that needs gradual strengthening, not a switch.Tools and Techniques for PlanningUsing checklists and "Sarah McKenzie's spiral notebook" for tracking daily tasks, even before children can read.Benefits of lists/checklists in reducing decision fatigue for both kids and parents.Transition to weekly lists as kids mature, allowing more flexibility in how kids schedule their work.Adjusting planning approaches for each child based on their preferences and capabilities.Time Management and Overcoming OverwhelmTeaching children to estimate how long tasks will take and tracking actual times.Dealing with "this will take forever" feelings and procrastination.Using timers (e.g., 20-minute work blocks) to encourage focus and reduce overwhelm.The myth of "one right way" for planning and organization; acknowledging various effective approaches. Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Connect with Sarah Collins on IGThe Homeschool OT Teachers Pay TeachersExecutive Functioning For Teens Course Social Skills & Executive FunctioningHomeschool Daily Setup: Parental Planning GuidePam Barnhill's WebsiteEpisode 10: Streamlining Your Space: Organizing for Better Executive FunctioningEpisode 11: Exploring Unique Learning Paths in Homeschooling with Guest Amy BodkinEpisode 12: Executive Functioning in Homeschooling: A Teenager's Experience with Organization and Planning Episode 42: Executive Functioning Skills for Families: Holiday EditionEpisode 67: Setting Up A Homeschool Day Connect With Our Guest, Pam Barnhill Pam Barnhill believes that you don't have to sacrifice relationships to homeschool strong. An award-winning educator, former journalist, and now homeschooling mom, she has a knack for breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of the stories her listeners want to hear. She is the host of the popular podcast Homeschool Better Together and the author of three homeschooling books, including: Better Together: Strengthen Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor the Subjects that Matter Most and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace. Pam lives in the Deep South with her husband of thirty-one years, three (mostly) awesome kids, and the dog dynamic duo. You can find her online at pambarnhill.com.
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  • Breaking Perfectionism: Encouraging Creative Process and Resilience in Art

    Breaking Perfectionism: Encouraging Creative Process and Resilience in Art
    Nov 13 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! I sat down with Ryan, who is a lifelong artist, educator, and founder of faith-based art initiatives, including Shako Art Space, the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology, and Made Makers—a K-12 online art curriculum rooted in theology. Ryan shares his inspiring journey from a childhood shaped by art as a means of self-expression and healing, to leading art education at the country's top public art school, and ultimately, designing resources to empower homeschoolers and families everywhere. We explore the profound ways that art influences our brains, builds executive functioning skills like persistence and flexibility, and helps us make meaning from the world around us. We'll dig into why creativity is inherent in all of us, how to nurture it in children (and ourselves!), and embracing the process over perfection—whether your child is pointing to someone else as "the artist" in the room or discovering their own unique spark through baking, building, or problem-solving. Plus, Ryan offers practical advice and fresh perspectives for parents wanting to cultivate expressive, curious, and resilient learners at home. Get ready to rethink what art means—beyond the paintbrush, beyond the outcome, and into the heart of how we learn, grow, and flourish. In this episode you'll hear about: Brief account of Ryan's personal and professional background in artChildhood interest and affirmation in artArt as a coping mechanism in a difficult family environmentEducation (BA, MA, MFA); 17 years teaching at VCUFounding of Shako Art Space, Maker Institute, and Made Makers (Christian art curriculum)Ryan's Perspective on What Art IsChallenging the narrow definition of art as just expression or creativityImportance of combining art, design, and craft as interconnectedArt, design, and craft as pervasive in everyday lifeExamples: design of household objects, typography, music, architectureImagination, Creativity, and the Making ProcessDebunking the myth that only some people are creativeImagination as synthesizing what you know with new possibilitiesCreativity as rooted in prior knowledge and contextEveryday examples of imagination in problem-solving (e.g., pouring coffee, driving)Value of play, risk-taking, and freedom from perfectionism in creative processesSupporting Children's Creativity and Executive FunctioningAddressing perfectionism and its root in self-protection rather than the processThe importance of process over product in creative educationExecutive functioning skills in art: Flexibility, time management, task initiation, emotional regulation, prior knowledge, impulse control, self-monitoringTypical reinforcement of perfectionism in schools (praising realism, narrow definitions of creativity)Broader vision for making and creative knowledge in childrenValue of imparting knowledge as a means of growth and blessing for othersBalancing Structure and Flow in LearningSetting big-picture goals for children's growth each yearUsing larger family and life purposes as reference points to manage structure versus creative flowPractical Tips for Encouraging Creativity at HomeBroadening the definition of art to uncover creativity in various domains Looking for and naming creative behavior in non-traditional areas (baking, engineering, sports, fashion)The Value of Creativity for Today's Children Real-life story: an "at-risk" student flourishes academically through artArt as a serious, knowable subject—not just a freeform activityThe arts as an entry point to learning and self-understandingArt fostering optimism, encouragement, and persistenceBuilding intrinsic knowledge, perseverance, and curiosity for lifelong growth Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Connect with Sarah Collins on IGThe Homeschool OT Teachers Pay TeachersExecutive Functioning For Teens Course Social Skills & Executive Functioning Gratitude Builds Flexibility For Executive FunctionMade Makers Christian Art EducationMaker Institute Of Studio Art And TheologyEpisode 2: Decoding Behavior in homeschooling- sensory overwhelm, emotional control, perseveranceEpisode 15: From Morning to Night: Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in HomeschoolEpisode 27: Preserving Childhood in a Digital World: Greta Eskridge's Expertise for Families Episode 46: Navigating Homeschool Priorities with Amy Sloan: From Family Dynamics to Crisis Management Connect With Our Guest, Ryan Lauterio Ryan is a Christian conservative, multi-award-winning studio artist and educator whose work has been recognized with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his induction into the Palmdale High School Hall of Fame. Ryan's professional journey weaves through the dynamic realms of painting, drawing, studio methods, curating, and deeply exploring the intersection of art and theology with over 30 years of experience. Ryan boasts a ...
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  • How Working Memory Shapes Literacy: Practical Tips to support the missing link between executive functioning and reading

    How Working Memory Shapes Literacy: Practical Tips to support the missing link between executive functioning and reading
    Nov 6 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! We unravel what executive functioning really means (hint: it's all about self-cueing from the inside out), explore how it underpins our ability to learn and accomplish everyday tasks, and examine its powerful connection to literacy. Tera shares her unique journey across disciplines—spanning neuroscience, psychology, occupational therapy, and more—which led her to develop innovative frameworks and a cognitive processing model now making waves in the field. You'll also hear practical strategies for parents and educators, including how to foster working memory at home, support literacy beyond just curriculum, and make use of game-changing tools like reflexive questioning. Whether you're supporting a struggling learner, homeschooling, or just curious about how our brains organize information to drive success, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and actionable takeaways. In this episode you'll hear about: Tera's career journey: Starting in French and math, transitioning to speech language pathology.Tera's quest for holistic approaches: Education in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, occupational therapy, and cognitive linguistics.Development of Tera's personal cognitive processing model through interdisciplinary study.What is Executive Functioning?Tera's definition: "Self cueing from the inside out."Importance of internal versus external cues.The role of executive function interventions and how many are overly external.External Tools vs. Internal SkillsExamples of external tools (planners, schedules, timers).Explanation that tools only work if internal executive function is present.The myth of tools being the ultimate solution (e.g., planners not solving disorganization).The need to support internal development rather than focusing solely on external aids.Executive Function and LiteracyHow executive functioning underpins literacy acquisition.Critical executive function skills involved in literacyImpact of impairments: Student disengagement, inability to absorb instruction."Attention flashlight" metaphor: Directing mental energy during learning.Working Memory: The Literacy BottleneckTypes of working memory: Verbal and nonverbal.Verbal working memory as an initial step in phonics and reading.The developmental trajectory of working memory (not fully developed until mid-teens).Curriculum misalignments: Demanding more from working memory than a child might currently manage (e.g., CVC words).Identifying Executive Function Challenges in LiteracySigns of processing issues: Relearning phonics, stalled progress, rapid forgetting.Recommendations to seek professional assessment for accurate diagnosis.Importance of individualized approaches rather than rigidly sticking to curriculum tools.Practical Executive Function ActivitiesAdjusting starting points to match the child's capacity (one or two sounds, not just three-letter words).Mention of specific programs (e.g., LiPS program, Phoneme Sequencing Program) and their techniques.Supporting Working Memory Throughout the DayThe link between working memory, planning, and life skills.Importance for children with anxiety: Using mental rehearsal to reduce uncertainty.Role of Sensory Experience in Nonverbal Working MemoryHow the brain creates internal maps through sensory experiences.Play as critical for wiring nonverbal working memory—why screen-based learning can be limiting.Discussion of the brain's eight sensory systems (including proprioception, vestibular, and interoception).Integrating Multi-disciplinary InsightsTera's expertise combines OT, SLP, neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics.Bringing together disparate concepts for parents to understand executive function holistically. Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Connect with Sarah Collins on IGThe Homeschool OT Teachers Pay TeachersExecutive Functioning For Teens Course Gratitude Builds Flexibility For Executive FunctionTera's WebsiteTera's Book & ResourcesTera's Online CommunityConnect With Tera On InstagramConnect With Tera On Facebook Connect With Our Guest, Tera Sumpter Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the author of the internationally best-selling book, The Seeds of Learning and founder of Seeds of Learning, LLC, a private practice in Cleveland, Ohio specializing in executive function, reading, speech, language, writing, and other pediatric learning challenges. She leads a global online community for professionals and families focused on executive function, presents her cognitive processing model nationally and internationally, and creates practical EF resources for professionals and parents. Tera is an adjunct instructor We unravel what executive functioning really means (hint: it's all about self-cueing from the inside out), explore how it underpins our ability to learn and accomplish everyday tasks, and examine its powerful connection to literacy. Tera ...
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