Growing Hands-On Kids

Child development tips, tools, and strategies.

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Handwriting to Kids

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When it comes to introducing handwriting, there are some things that you don’t want to miss or skip before expecting a child to write. I want to take a look at 5 mistakes to avoid when introducing handwriting skills in today’s post. 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Handwriting to Kids Let’s take a look […]

How to Fix Poor Letter Formations in Handwriting

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Next to pencil grasp, poor letter formation concerns are probably one of the most common questions I get from readers. Letter formation can affect legibility and writing speed. If you have a child or student struggling with poor letter formations, it is important to address. Let’s take a look at how to fix poor letter […]

How to Fix Poor Spacing in Handwriting

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When your child writes, do their letters and words get squished together? Do they seem to struggle with keeping the appropriate spacing between their words or letters? Are you constantly reminding them to space appropriately? Spacing issues often affect handwriting legibility, so it an important struggle to address. Today we are going to look at […]

The Foundational Skills Needed for Handwriting Mechanics

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You probably think of handwriting mechanics as the act of picking up a pencil and writing on paper. And while that is true, there are some important skills that need to be in place for a child to be successful with this. Let’s take a look at the foundational skills needed for handwriting mechanics. Foundational […]

12 Heavy Work Activities for School

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Have you been searching for heavy work ideas but are struggling to find something that will work for your classroom or school environment? Today I have you covered with heavy work activities for school. What is Heavy Work? Heavy work is a term coined to describe any type of activity that activates proprioceptive receptors. Proprioception […]

25 Heavy Work Activities for Home

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Does your child struggle with focus and attention? Are you looking for some ways to help them self-regulate? Heavy work activities can be the answer! Today I am sharing 25 heavy work activities for home that don’t take a lot of set-up or equipment. What is Heavy Work? In short, Heavy Work is a term […]

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