I love a good seasonal-themed activity. Spring is a great time to pull out some novel spring-themed handwriting activities to help engage your child or student in handwriting. Here are some of my favorite spring-themed handwriting ideas to use in your home, classroom, or clinic. Spring Handwriting Activity Ideas for Children Here are some fun…
This guide is an introduction to sensory processing. I’ll define sensory processing, describe how it’s involved in daily life, and identify the sensitivity signs. Plus, I’ll give you strategies and activity ideas to help a student or child who may be struggling with sensory processing challenges. My hope is that you will come away from…
“How do I get my child to hold a pencil correctly?” I often receive this question from readers, especially parents. A large component of handwriting is how a child is holding a pencil while they write. Did you know the building blocks for pencil grasp start when a baby is just a few months old? What can…
It’s OK to feel angry or stressed out sometimes, but how can you calm down when you’re a child? Calm-down strategies can be part of the solution and I have some ideas to help get you started. Be sure to keep reading this post to find some more tips on how to use calming strategies…
If you’ve landed on this post, you’re probably researching pencil grasps and wondering why you keep seeing words like tripod grasp or other types of grasps thrown around. What is the big deal with pencil grasps and handwriting anyways? Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at pencil grasp development, particularly the tripod grasp. Let’s…
Young children develop their pencil grasp through repeated practice. However, practicing over and over again with just a pencil is certainly not the answer. Use these simple and FUN activities to improve pencil grasp in children of all ages. Why is pencil grasp important? One of the most asked-about topics I get is that of…