As classrooms increasingly shift toward digital tools, one to one computers, and voice to text, the role of traditional handwriting has come into question. Typing on keyboards or touchscreens is faster and more efficient for many tasks, but emerging research shows that handwriting offers significant benefits for the brain. Understanding these benefits is essential for […]
As technology becomes more important in our daily lives, it’s crucial to understand how both handwriting and keyboarding skills impact students’ writing abilities. Learn more about past and current research on these skills. Based on the current research, there are practical tips for teachers, occupational therapists, and parents to help young writers thrive. Past Research […]
Handwriting is a fundamental skill crucial for academic success and self-expression. However, for students grappling with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Developmental Coordination Disorder and Reading Disorder, handwriting can pose a significant challenge. These conditions not only affect the physical act of writing but also intertwine with cognitive processes, making tasks that many take for granted—like […]
Unlock the world of imagination for your elementary students with these 100 unique story starters! Categorized and tailored to spark creativity, these prompts are perfect for fostering writing skills and overcoming the daunting blank page. The opening line for different short stories can be used as creative writing prompts. These story starters are appropriate for […]
School environments regularly challenge students to undertake a plethora of tasks that require their utmost attention and ability. One such task that may seem mundane yet is of utmost importance is the ability to copy words or texts efficiently. This skill, though often overlooked, plays a significant role in the academic performance and daily life […]
In an age where typing is gradually taking over handwriting in different areas of life, from social communication to professional tasks, there’s a growing need to work on unraveling handwriting and typing in adolescents. Historically, handwriting has been the center of research and educational practice, while typing has often been left to individuals to learn […]
Looking for a fun visual memory challenge? This ready to go worksheet is engaging and fun for your student to work on visual memory skills with this freebie at the bottom of the post. HOW DOES THE VISUAL MEMORY CHALLENGE WORK? Download and print the freebie below. Study the 12 objects from the zoo. Use […]
Check out this School maze and tracing sheets for the letters A and z. Challenge your students’ visual motor, visual spatial and handwriting skills with these four FREE worksheets. You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. They are from the complete SCHOOL TRACING AND MAZE PACKET. HOW DOES THE FREE […]
Being able to communicate effectively is an important life skill. For students, being able to write functional sentences is a key part of this. Functional writing ideas include writing for a variety of purposes, such as making a shopping list or writing a letter. It also involves being able to communicate information clearly and concisely. […]
Check out this kitchen vocabulary worksheet freebie to practice handwriting and fine motor skills. As an Occupational Therapist, teacher or parent, you know how important it is for kids to practice their handwriting and develop their fine motor skills. However, finding time to fit these activities into your busy schedule can be challenging. This handy […]