Calendar skills are an important skill that young children learn in the classroom. It helps them to learn about the days of the weeks, months, numbers, counting, grouping, and so much more! Sometimes though it can be hard since children have varying levels of abilities. Perhaps some can write the numbers with ease and others […]
It is truly amazing how the brain works. More and more research continues to be published regarding how various skills develop. Previous research has indicated that handwriting automaticity is related to the development of effective writing skills. Recent research published in Reading and Writing, explored how handwriting predicts writing and reading skills. Does Handwriting Predict […]
School based occupational therapists and teachers frequently encounter handwriting problems and develop solutions for students with learning disabilities in schools. Many school districts are moving away from handwriting instruction although students are still required to submit handwritten assignments. Children with learning disabilities may have slow, illegible handwriting resulting in decreased written output. Students in early […]
Want to add some Summer sizzle to your letter sizing practice? You can download this FREE Summer Letter Sizing activity at the end of the post. What Skills are Practiced with this Activity? When students complete this summer handwriting worksheet they are working on the following skills: How to Complete the Summer Letter Sizing Worksheet […]
Written output performance in the classroom is associated with handwriting speed. If the child can not write with an appropriate speed it can be difficult to manage classroom assignments in a timely manner throughout the school day and during homework. School-based occupational therapy services sometimes address handwriting speed and legibility. Handwriting Speed and Occupational Therapy […]
Wow! This is a huge alphabet handwriting practice PDF freebie with start dots and arrows that you can use to help your students practice proper letter formation. It includes 26 pages, one for each capital and lowercase letter of the alphabet. The alphabet handwriting practice pages are outline letters, with a starting dot and arrows […]
As the school year winds down, encourage self reflection by asking students to record answers regarding their biggest accomplishments, improvements, goals and more. This accomplishment worksheet can help students stop and reflect what they have acheived, it also helps them to plan for the future. Bonus – it requires handwriting and drawing practice. How to […]
Is it possible to predict handwriting problems? Research indicates that after one year of schooling, up to a third of primary school children show insufficient handwriting. Researchers in the Netherlands decided to examine handwriting development in primary school children longitudinally to determine the predictive value of early handwriting assessment. In addition, they looked closely at […]
Want to play a fun game of Robot Hangman? This easy game to play combines the traditional game of hangman with learning how to draw a cute robot. This free game is from the complete Robot Games and Activities packet. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Play […]
Are you looking to find something positive right now? This gratitude prompt can help students to practice handwriting while being grateful for today. You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. Expressing Gratitude to Reduce Stress Students are very stressed out these days. Academic workload can feel very overwhelming at times […]