Welcome to Ottie’s Fun Box!
Experience the Magic of Learning Playfully
USE PLAY to keep your child busy while you juggle
Check out:
7 Tips To Keep Your Child Occupied-Screen Free, While You Get Things Done. These tips are:
- Budget-friendly
- Easy to implement
- Focus on fine motor skills
- Focus on visual motor skills
- Focus on self regulation
At Ottie’s Fun Box, we believe that play is more than just a frivolous activity
– it’s a powerful gateway to knowledge and personal development.
We provide the nurturing environment and engaging tools where children can explore, discover, and learn through the joy of play.
Meet Dr. Shayla Means-Williams
Hi, I’m Shayla, your occupational therapist mom and educator. I’m here to help you facilitate a fun learning environment for your learners, without the stress. If you are looking for exciting ways to teach content, while helping your learner regulate and grow through a multi sensory approach, then WELCOME. I’m glad you are here. Here at Ottie’s Fun Box, we are all about learning playfully. Let’s have some fun.
Introducing “We Do Not Bite Our Friends Paperback”
Explore “We Do Not Bite Our Friends Paperback” by Shayla Means-Williams on Amazon to teach your child the value of friendship and the consequences of biting in a fun, rhythmic way.
Unlocking the World through Play
From the earliest stages of childhood, play becomes a fundamental way for young minds to make sense of the world around them. It’s a time when they can experiment with ideas, unleash their creativity, and build essential life skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
Creating an Environment of Joy and Creativity
At Ottie’s Fun Box, we strive to create an environment that fosters joy, freedom, and creativity, through carefully curated activities and games. As an occupational therapist and play facilitator, my passion lies in creating meaningful learning experiences that ignite enthusiasm and a lifelong love for learning.
Nurturing Cognitive Abilities through Play
Through play, children develop crucial cognitive abilities that lay the foundation for future learning. They learn to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to new challenges. By engaging in imaginative play, they stretch their minds and explore endless possibilities, fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder.
The Power of Play for Social and Emotional Growth
But play is not just about academic development; it’s also essential for social and emotional growth. Through cooperative play, children learn to communicate, negotiate, and collaborate with others. They develop empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence – skills that are vital for building meaningful relationships and navigating the complexities of life.
Seamlessly Weaving Learning into Play
Whether your child is engaging in sensory play, building with blocks, creating art, or participating in interactive storytelling, they will be immersed in a world where learning is seamlessly woven into the fabric of play.
Join us at Ottie’s Fun Box and give your child the gift of magical learning through play. Together, let’s unlock their potential, ignite their imagination, and cultivate a lifelong love for knowledge. Come and experience the wonder of Ottie’s Fun Box today!
Remember, at Ottie’s Fun Box, play is not just child’s play – it’s the pathway to a bright future.
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