Did you know that Oak Creek Academy is the only school of its kind in central Texas? Oak Creek Academy is a non-profit, fully inclusive
Children often struggle to transition between activities, places, and objects of attention. Here are some ways to ease transition stress.
To help children with ADHD and executive function deficits, we must teach them the tools they need to tackle daily tasks that require planning, time management, and organization.
Here we have compiled a list of books for children all about inclusion, acceptance, and uniqueness. They are also books that touch on themes of friendship, feelings, and overcoming worries. If you have a book suggestion for children, teens, or even favorite parent books leave a comment and let us know! Check back frequently as we add new books to our list.
So, if you are here you may be wondering, “Why would a school that receives tuition per child require community donations or support?” That is a great question and one we would be happy to answer!
While W-Sitting is a natural position for children to move in and out of during play, they should not depend on it for support and balance. Let explore when to be concerned and how to encourage other seating positions.
Let’s explore what we can do in our child’s moments of emotional dysregulation by following Dr. Perry’s 3 R’s – Regulate, Relate, Reason.
This was Oak Creek Academy’s 2nd year partnering with Operation Homefront for their Back-to-School Brigade school supply drive. We are so thankful for the opportunity to give our time and thanks to our military service members and their families through the donation of school supplies and backpacks.
When selecting toys for children, it is important to consider open-ended toys that foster creative play and help benefit the child’s development. The simplicity or complexity of a toy is directly correlated with the quality of play – which is what truly matters. Surprisingly, simple toys offer more opportunities for play and learning than more complex toys.
