INSIGHTS & ADVICE

Exploring early education and development with Dr. Aimee and Team

CONTRIBUTORS

Dr. Aimee Ketchum is a pediatric occupational therapist and the curriculum architect behind My First Desk. She has spent her career helping children build the fine-motor, self-care, and social-emotional foundations that set them up to thrive in kindergarten - and she translates that clinical experience into practical, do-it-at-home guidance for the parents and educators who read Insights.

The My First Desk™ editorial team is composed of pediatric occupational therapists, early childhood educators, and developmental specialists. Together, we translate clinical research into practical, do-it-at-home guidance. Our mission is to empower parents and caregivers with actionable tools that build fine-motor, self-care, and social-emotional foundations so every child can thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

Pre-Literacy

How My First Desk™ Builds the Foundation for the Science of Reading

If you’ve been following education news lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase “The Science of Reading.” It has become one of the biggest conversations in

Pre-Writing

Fine Motor Skills Every 4-year-Old Should Practice

Why Strong Hands Matter Before Kindergarten When parents think about preparing their child for kindergarten, they often focus on learning letters and numbers. But there

Insights

MY FIRST DESK: How one idea grew into a Kindergarten Readiness System

People often ask where the idea for My First Desk came from. The truth is, it didn’t begin with a box or a desk. It

Insights

Welcome to Insights

Practical, grounded guidance on kindergarten readiness — organized around the seven skills that help children thrive on day one. Here’s what to expect.