Michelle Williams

Enjoying the sensory play provided by Diverse Voices Therapy at Trunk or Treat Some community events feel special from the moment families walk in. This year’s Trunk or Treat at the newly re-opened West Oakland Library was one of those moments. OCMS was glad to participate alongside Diverse Voices Therapy, our Community Partner, and a wonderful mix of local organizations. The event brought together children, caregivers, neighbors, and community groups for an afternoon filled with costumes,...

Find out what's going on at OCMS This week, Ms. Dorothee joined us during Wacky Wednesday to share about colors. First, Ms. Dorothee began by asking all children to share their favorite colors. Then, we found colored pencils in the room that matched our colors. Ms. Dorothee also used our Color Box #3 to explore all the shades of colors that we could think of. Then, Ms. Dorothee shared all sorts of plants and flowers, demonstrating where we see colors in nature. We observed red and orange...

Many years ago, while driving across the country, my brother-in-law called me from his car ahead of me (we were in a caravan). He had a young toddler at home and he said that he was so tired, that he finally understood why his daughter would just stop moving and start crying when she was tired. He said he was so exhausted that he could just start crying, too! Have you ever felt so tired that you could barely function? Pouring orange juice in your coffee, watering your plants with milk... As...