As an OT, there are basic pre-requisite skills I look for when handwriting concerns are brought to my attention. Many of these skills require an adult to observe, adjust, and help create the optimal …
Handwriting: Tips & Tricks for Letter Sizing
When it comes to "sloppy" or illegible handwriting there are so many factors to consider. Fortunately, letter sizing is something that's easy to pinpoint, even to an untrained eye. Sizing is also …
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WOO, what?!
WooTherapy : The Meaning Behind the NameWhat’s your go-to word?Do you have a go-to word to express excitement? Yesssssss!? Eeeeek!? Awesome!? Yeehaw!? Hallelujah!?All of those are great, and I’ve …
Christmas Dance Party Playlist
In my house, we love a nightly dance party. It's critical for my boys to expend some energy, laugh, and connect with mom and dad after a long day. We've been having a great time with some awesome new …
Visual Boundaries: What’s the Big Deal?
VisionThe all-important sense that the majority of us have, but most take for granted.This article walks you through the role our eyes play as we learn to write—specifically how important they are in …
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Games for Handwriting Practice
10 Tried & True FavoritesHere are 10 games for handwriting practice. They are semi-sorted by age appropriateness from youngest to oldest while attempting to factor in the complexity of each game …