May 30, 2021 | Handwriting
With the majority of students completing at least part of this past school year online, we have heard from a large number of students they have hardly had to write anything with a pencil this year. As a result, students are struggling to maintain their handwriting skills. Incorporating a few handwriting activities each week into your child’s routine could have a huge payoff when it comes time to return to school this fall. Get some inspiration from our list of favorites!
Mar 19, 2021 | Handwriting, Motor Skills
Who says that practicing handwriting has to be boring?! Read more to learn how to combine family game night with handwriting practice!
Jun 4, 2019 | Handwriting
Dysgraphia is a learning disability where the child has a neurological disorder that affects their ability to write, regardless of their intellect. Learn more about the disability and what options are available for your child to overcome it!
Dec 15, 2018 | Handwriting
Close The Performance Gap on Dysgraphia When a student has difficulty with the writing process (dysgraphia) – e.g., handwriting, spelling, or putting their thoughts down on paper – there are two ways to close the performance gap. First and foremost, we...
Aug 7, 2018 | Handwriting
Handwriting has been taught for centuries as a means of communication, but technology is changing the way we share information. You see the transition from paper to digital everywhere. Teachers give students the option to write or type their papers. Doctor offices ask...
Jun 4, 2018 | Handwriting
Handwriting practice is extremely valuable for multiple reasons, yet many students are resistive to doing it. Check out these valuable tips and tricks to help your child make the most of their handwriting practice.
Handwriting strengthens fine motor and cognitive skills and builds self-confidence and self-esteem.
May 12, 2016 | Handwriting, Motor Skills
Good gross motor control provides the core stability and strength necessary for hand and finger muscles to do their work. Gross motor skills involve the postural control and movement of large muscle groups in the neck, shoulders, trunk, and legs; these skills allow us to perform tasks like sitting upright, standing, walking, running, and playing. Gross motor skill development typically precedes the development of fine motor skills.
Mar 8, 2016 | Handwriting, Motor Skills
The muscles used in handwriting begin to develop and strengthen in infancy. By the age of five, most children have developed enough muscle strength and control to begin writing. The small finger muscles are the ones most central to the writing process. If your child needs help improving the muscle strength that leads to fine motor skills for handwriting success, read more for some ideas!
Feb 5, 2015 | Handwriting
Placing text on a line ( baseline placement) is challenging for some children. Depending on the age of the child and the severity of the problem, I use several strategies to facilitate proper baseline placement. Here are six techniques you can try at home: 1. When...
Jan 15, 2015 | Handwriting
SnapType is an app designed to help children who have difficulty with writing (dysgraphia). While I believe that it’s always best to determine the underlying causes of dysgraphia and work on remediating the specific components of handwriting that children are...
