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Member News & Updates

New content, product launches, and press coverage from the PDEE community — updated regularly.

Blog Post

5 Handwriting Tips Every OT Should Know for Back-to-School Season

Practical, evidence-based strategies for helping students build handwriting fluency before the new school year begins.

LegiLiner · Polly Benson
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Article

Why Play-Based Learning Works: The Science Behind Playing to Learn

Research-backed insights into why play is the most effective vehicle for early childhood education and skill development.

Playing to Learn · Leah Stallard
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Resource Guide

Understanding Sensory Processing: A Guide for Teachers and Parents

A comprehensive breakdown of sensory processing challenges and practical classroom and home strategies for supporting children.

EverSafe Sensory · Natalie Evers
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Blog Post

How to Teach Phonics at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

Jenny Dezelle shares the Rocking Chair Readers method for making phonics instruction engaging and effective for young readers.

Rocking Chair Readers · Jenny Dezelle
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Webinar Recap

Managing Stress in the Classroom: Tools Every Teacher Needs

Key takeaways from Alicia Kolmar's recent webinar on social-emotional learning tools that help students identify and regulate big emotions.

The Stress Detective · Alicia Kolmar
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Speaking Engagement

Functional Hand Presents at AOTA Annual Conference

Linda Merry and Celine Skertich will be presenting their evidence-based fine motor development research at the upcoming AOTA conference.

Functional Hand · Linda Merry & Celine Skertich
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New Product

Therapy Binder Launches Digital Planning Suite for School-Based Therapists

A new all-in-one digital toolkit to help school-based OTs, SLPs, and PTs streamline documentation, session planning, and goal tracking.

Therapy Binder · Ethan Goldberg
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New Product

Squiggle Squad Releases Level 2 Handwriting Adventure Kit

The highly anticipated second level of the Squiggle Squad multisensory handwriting program is now available for classrooms and home use.

Squiggle Squad · Holly & Ellie Britton
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Product Update

BlackBack Handwriting Adds New Letter Formation Videos to Premium Package

Helene Lieberman has expanded the BlackBack Handwriting system with high-contrast instructional videos for each letter of the alphabet.

BlackBack Handwriting · Helene Lieberman
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New Release

Norene Olsen Releases New Chapter Book Series for Middle Grade Readers

Award-winning author Norene Olsen debuts her newest series — an adventure story that weaves literacy skills into every chapter.

Norene Olsen — Author
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New Product

EverSafe Sensory Launches Classroom Sensory Starter Kit

A curated bundle of safe, high-quality sensory tools designed specifically for classroom environments and general education teachers.

EverSafe Sensory · Natalie Evers
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New Resource

AdaptiFun Releases Free Adaptive Activity Pack for Therapists

Steph Edwards is offering a free downloadable activity pack featuring 10 adapted activities suitable for children with a range of abilities.

AdaptiFun · Steph Edwards
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Media Feature

LegiLiner Featured in OT Practice Magazine

Polly Benson's LegiLiner was highlighted as one of the top recommended handwriting tools for pediatric OTs in OT Practice's back-to-school issue.

LegiLiner · Polly Benson
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Podcast Feature

Rocking Chair Readers Founder Featured on "The Literacy Lounge" Podcast

Jenny Dezelle joined host Dr. Sarah Kim to discuss how phonics-based reading instruction can be made accessible and joyful for early learners.

Rocking Chair Readers · Jenny Dezelle
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Press Coverage

Shine For Kids Recognized by National SEL Coalition

Karla Cuthbertson and Shine For Kids received recognition from the National SEL Coalition for outstanding contributions to social-emotional learning resources.

Shine For Kids · Karla Cuthbertson
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Conference Spotlight

Handwriting Heroes Wins Best New Product at National Handwriting Conference

Cheryl Bregman's Handwriting Heroes curriculum was awarded Best New Product at this year's National Handwriting Association annual conference.

Handwriting Heroes · Cheryl Bregman
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