OT Classes are FUNNNN :D

Last semester we had a class called Human Occupation Across the Lifespan. It was a really fun class where we learned how humans develop and what occupations they typically engage in. In lab, we had the chance to experience how to eat end be fed like babies. I learned NEVER to feed babies (or anyone without teeth) with raisins haha. We all tried to soften the raisin so we could swallow but failed. In lab, we did all sorts of fun stuff like roll on mats to experience first hand babies' motor development. We also had dolls we could use to practice the reflexes babies typically show at certain ages. And oh, towards the end of the semester, the whole class also did yoga :)

During the course of the class, we would do crafts. As you may know, OTs do crafts with their patients as doing so is therapeutic to them. It helps them to feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. Not only that it keeps them moving, improving fine motor skills, but it also is a way to keep their minds busy and not think about the disease they might have.

I just want to share some of the crafts I did. I have to warn you though, I am not a very crafty person. But hey, at least I tried my best? hehe A for effort :)

Mosaic Tiling 

This was as creative as it could get =x

Finding tile pieces that would fit perfectly together was definitely NOT easy.

Wood Burning + Copper Tooling

I actually cut my finger while doing this because the edges of the cut copper was VERY sharp. I was bleeding but had to hide it so that I would not cause any commotion haha.

yeah yeah I sucked at this lol

It is definitely not my forte. 

I tried to do all sorts of fancy designs but it was just not happening.

Basket weaving

Not bad for first time basket weaver eh?

As you can see, it still serves a purpose. I use it to house my accessories :)

I just thought I show you how I did the bottom. 

we soaked the reeds to soften them so we could twist them. 

When they dried and got hard, they stayed like that. Cool huh?

Bucket List

 We did this in class. They provided us with art supplies and 

basically it was up to us how we wanted our bucket list to look.

I agree that my bucket list is to cutesy to be one haha 

But hey, why make it even more depressing, right?

And the back................ 

I don't know. Don't ask @_@x

Selected Craft

I think this is called "3D Origami"

I bought the kit and it came with about 200 rectangular papers, ribbon, and eyes.

I folded like there's no tomorrow. I think upon completing this craft, my fine motor skills improved lol

The Craft That Did Not Make IT

I originally planned on making this, but i realized it would take a really long time to complete.

And I was not sure if it turn out good T_T so I decided to go with the origami because I did that before and I knew how the finishsed product would look like. But I will definitely complete this :)

If you're interested in doing this as your craft or just want to do it for fun here is a link on how to make one:

How To Make Paper Vase

How To Make Paper Vase 2

How to Make Paper Vase 3

By: Nina Nunez