Classroom observation
Seeing the real day — lessons, break, transitions and lunch.
Occupational therapy
School Readiness & Support
Classroom observation and a practical plan the teacher will actually use.
What it is
Understanding school readiness & support
School support starts with watching. With your consent I spend time in the classroom and see what actually happens — not what is reported afterwards. Often the problem is not the child at all but where they sit, when the task comes, or how long they are asked to wait.
From there I work with the teacher, not around them. The recommendations have to be things a real teacher with a real class can do — a seat change, a movement break, a visual timer, a shorter written task with the same learning in it.
When it helps
Signs this may be right for your child
You do not need all of these. One that keeps repeating is reason enough to ask.
Fine at home, struggling at schoolThe gap itself is the clue worth investigating.
Cannot stay seatedOut of the chair, leaning, fidgeting or slumping constantly.
Never finishes written workCapable in discussion, but the page stays blank.
Transitions trigger meltdownsBreak time, assembly, changing subjects or rooms.
Avoids the playgroundNoise, unpredictability and social demands overwhelm.
Teacher reports 'not trying'Often the sign of a child working far harder than it looks.
What we work on
Inside the programme
Seating & positioning
Chair height, foot support, position in the room and lighting.
Attention & movement breaks
Timed, legitimate movement that buys back focus.
Task adaptation
Same learning, fewer barriers — scribing, chunking, extra time.
Teacher collaboration
Short, practical briefings and a one-page strategy sheet.
Transition planning
Preparing for new classes, new schools and exam conditions.
How it works
Three steps, start to finish
The same structure for every family — the content inside is built around your child.
Step 1
School visit
With written consent from you and the school, I observe across different parts of the day — a lesson, a transition, break time. I am looking at the environment as much as the child.
- Observation across the school day
- Short conversation with the teacher
- Environmental audit of the classroom
Step 2
A practical strategy sheet
You and the school receive one page — not a twenty-page report nobody reads. Specific, realistic adjustments, each with the reason behind it so the teacher can adapt it themselves.
- One page, plain language
- Reasons given, not just rules
- Shared with everyone who teaches them
Step 3
Review and adjust
We check back after a few weeks. Some strategies work immediately, some need changing, and some reveal a need I had not seen. The plan is meant to move.
- Follow-up with the teacher
- Adjustments based on what worked
- Coordination with other therapists
Tools & activities
What we actually use
Nothing here is magic — it is ordinary equipment used with a clear therapeutic reason. Most of what goes home is built from things you already own.
- Wobble cushions
- Visual timers
- Slant boards
- Fidget tools
- Noise-reducing headphones
- Footrests
- Visual schedules
- Move-and-sit seating
Progress
What progress looks like
Goals are written in plain language, so you always know what we are working toward and whether we are getting there.
Staying seated through a lesson
Finishing written work in class
Calmer transitions and break times
A teacher who knows what helps
FAQ
About school readiness & support
Will the school actually agree to this?
Most do, when the recommendations are realistic and respectful of how hard teaching is. I come as support for the teacher, not as an inspector.
Can you work with an Arabic, French or English curriculum?
Yes. Lebanese schools vary enormously in structure and language load, and the strategies are adapted to the actual school rather than a generic model.
Does my child need a diagnosis for the school to help?
Not for most of these adjustments. A seat change or a movement break needs no label — just a teacher who understands why it helps.
What if the school refuses to cooperate?
Then we focus on what you control — the home side, the morning routine, homework setup — and I will tell you honestly if I think the setting is the wrong fit for your child.
Related
Services that often go together
Most children benefit from more than one. We agree the mix in the free consultation.
Fine Motor & Handwriting
Grip, hand strength and letter formation — so writing stops being a battle.
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Sensory Integration
Helping a child's nervous system make sense of sound, touch and movement.
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Parent Coaching & Home Programmes
Practical routines and strategies you can actually run at home.
Learn more
Think school readiness & support might help?
Start with a free consultation. We will talk it through and I will tell you honestly whether this is the right place to begin.
