Kaizen Educational Group

04/08/2026

Did you know that scissor skills are about more than just cutting paper? ✂️ They help develop hand-eye coordination, bilateral integration, and those tiny muscles needed for writing!

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04/07/2026

World Health Day reminds us that health is more than just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and social too. At Kaizen, we believe supporting the whole child means nurturing minds, bodies, and hearts—one step at a time. 💙✨

04/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Beka! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating our incredible LISW, Beka, who brings so much compassion, insight, and dedication to the Kaizen team. Your ability to connect with families, support our clients, and advocate for meaningful growth does not go unnoticed.

You are such an important part of what makes Kaizen special—your warmth, professionalism, and heart shine through in everything you do.

We’re so grateful to have you on our team and hope this year brings you as much joy as you give to others! 💙

Help us wish Beka a very happy birthday! 🎂

04/03/2026

We had such a great time joining Kimberly Kay Titkemeier Newlove of The Perrysburg Podcast to talk about Kaizen Educational Group! We dove into how we support children and what this means for parents. If you’re a parent navigating your child’s needs, ways to support them, or just want a better understanding of what we offer at Kaizen, this conversation is for you!

Click to listen https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/141

Shared by Kim:
Episode 141 of The Perrysburg Podcast features Jill Tobias Michaelson and Chelsae Siebenaler, co-owners of Kaizen Educational Group (located in Perrysburg). Their team helps children ages 2.5 through high school (and sometimes beyond) with learning differences.

Learn how Kaizen helps families navigate , , , executive functioning challenges, and more through detailed evaluations, therapy, , and support. They also walk through their step-by-step process—from a free consultation to personalized recommendations—and explain how they empower parents with clear next steps.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to piece together services for your child, this episode introduces a local solution designed to simplify the journey.

When our son Kraig was diagnosed with in 2005, my husband and I felt overwhelmed trying to navigate systems. We could have used a team, like Kaizen Educational Group, to support us locally. It is my hope that this episode helps families find the support they need in the year 2026 and beyond.

Thank you to the small village of people who helped us raise Kraig over the last 20+ years! We didn't do it alone. 💙

04/03/2026

Many kids struggle more with managing feelings than with academics, and those emotional skills are just as important for success in school and life. I love sharing simple, everyday ways families can build emotional regulation at home.

Helpful read on building kids’ emotion skills:

Discover how to help your child develop self-regulation skills and regulate their emotions. Get self-regulation strategies for kids.

04/02/2026

Today, on World Autism Acceptance Day, we celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity and the incredible strengths, perspectives, and potential of every individual on the autism spectrum.

At Kaizen Educational Group, we believe acceptance goes beyond awareness—it means truly seeing, valuing, and supporting each child for who they are. It means meeting them where they are, honoring how they learn, and helping them build confidence in a world that doesn’t always understand them.

We are proud to stand alongside our families, advocating, educating, and creating spaces where differences are not just accepted—but embraced.
Because every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and celebrated. Today and every day.

04/01/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month—and we’re celebrating the incredible impact OT has on the lives of children and families every single day. 💙

Occupational therapists do so much more than people often realize. They help children build the skills needed for everyday life—whether that’s improving fine motor skills, strengthening sensory regulation, increasing independence, or simply helping a child feel more confident in their own abilities.

At Kaizen Educational Group, we see firsthand how powerful OT can be. It’s not just about skills—it’s about unlocking potential, building confidence, and supporting each child in becoming their best self.

To all of the occupational therapists:
Thank you for your patience, your creativity, and your unwavering commitment to helping children succeed in ways that truly matter.
You make a difference every single day.

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

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From sounds to words to phrases to sentences to connected text, strong readers build accuracy and automaticity so they can focus on meaning.

This fluency progression came up in our latest podcast episode with Kerry Cusick and Erin Sharon and helps explain why effective small-group intervention meets students where they are and moves them forward intentionally.

📄 Want this fluency progression PDF? https://ow.ly/tihR50XT19t

🎧 Want the podcast episode? https://ow.ly/gOEv50YzzT4

Comment INTERVENTION and we’ll send it your way (along with the podcast episode!).

03/30/2026

We are so thankful for the trust families place in our team. 💙
Hearing words like these reminds us why we do what we do—partnering with families to support each child’s growth, confidence, and success.

03/25/2026

🎨 Small circles. Big journeys.
What starts as a simple drawing becomes a reminder that every child’s journey is personal, meaningful, and worth celebrating. Growth doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in moments, milestones, and meaningful steps—each one worth honoring. Every face tells a story—and every journey matters.