BusyMessyHands

Growth can be messy.

Helping children grow into confident readers.

Structured literacy support rooted in child development, connection, and confidence.

Let’s roll up our sleeves together.

Growth can feel messy-especially when learning doesn’t come easily.

With the right support, children can build the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

Kate Oznick, M.Ed., A/OGA

Multisensory, Individualized Intervention

Children learn best when instruction is individualized, multisensory, and rooted in meaningful connection.

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Growth can be messy, let’s roll up our sleeves together.

Let's get to work!
  • Educational materials for teaching spelling and phonics, including flashcards with 'sh', 'ch', 'a', 'i-e', 'ai', a printed chart with SOS instructions, small toy objects like an apple, turtle, umbrella, whale, and octopus, and a stack of cards in the corner.

    1-1 Orton-Gillingham Intervention

  • A woman sitting cross-legged on the floor in a classroom, holding a red object, likely a small ball, during a group activity with children.

    Literacy

  • A teacher standing in front of a classroom whiteboard, speaking to young students lying on the floor. The classroom is decorated with alphabet charts, colorful posters, and educational materials.

    Early Childhood Consulting

  • Woman with long, light brown hair pointing to a whiteboard while holding a marker and a small sheet of paper.

    Professional Development & Coaching

  • Woman and child lying on carpeted floor, observing a pink glittery jar with a metallic lid in front of them, in a room with shelves and colorful items in the background.

    Caregiver Advocacy

Why BusyMessyHands?

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Professional Learning Experiences that are authentic, practical, & process-based so you leave feeling inspired to bring what you learned back to your classroom.

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Do you believe that high quality early childhood education should be accessible to all?

Let's make it happen!

CONTACT

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