Recent research explored the complex relationship between spelling and handwriting specifically that spelling ability influences handwriting ability. The participants (31 children with dyslexia and age matched and spelling-ability matched children) were assessed for execution speed and temporal characteristics of handwriting when completing sentence-copying tasks that were free from composing demands. In addition, the predictive value of […]
Here are 4 free last minute printables for OT and PT to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. 1. Valentine’s Day Brain Break 2. Conversation Heart Clothes Pins 3. Multisensory Handwriting Freebie – Valentine’s Day 4. Valentine Pencil Critters to cut, fold and create. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!!!!
Head over to https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freehightligher.html to get the details on 10 ways to use highlighters to help students.
Download a free sample page of Valentine’s Day multisensory handwriting worksheets that include movement, scissor skills, gluing, “rainbow” writing and handwriting practice. You can download it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/msvalentinefreebie.html
This is a wonderful drawing card game called Pick and Draw. If you are looking for a compact, easy to travel with, learn to draw tool, you should check out this activity. I received a free copy of the card game and the book to review this product. The card game comes in a plastic case […]
Here is a fun, simple activity – painting, drawing and writing with baby oil. Materials: baby oil, small cup, cotton swabs, different types of paper and dotted shape cards from Alphabet, Number and Shape Cards – https://www.yourtherapysource.com/alphacards.htmlPurpose: To encourage prewriting skills, handwriting skills and drawing. Promotes visual motor skills.Activity: Just dip your cotton swab in […]
Here is a super simple but super effective name recognition activity. Begin with writing the child’s name on an index card. Write it a second time on another index card. Cut the first letter of the name off of the index card creating a two piece puzzle to create the name. If the child can […]
Go on an Autumn handwriting hunt. Cut out the cards and hide. The children have to find the cards, write the word down and unscramble the mystery word. Download a free Autumn Handwriting Hunt at Your Therapy Source.
Social media from Pediastaff informed me that Writing Wizard was free for the iPad. Of course, I quickly downloaded it so I could test it out. It is now $2.99 but well worth the price. After testing it out, this app has a lot of promise. Starting off you can choose what font you would like […]
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on functional handwriting performance in school aged children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Handwriting skills were evaluated in 20 children with FASD. The following results were recorded: participants performed below average on the Process Assessment of the Learner, 2nd Edition (PAL-II) measures of handwriting legibility and […]