Handwriting
From Scribbling to Writing Sentences
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explaining the importance of teaching kids how to scribble.
Scribble on Paper
Scribbling on paper with crayons, markers, or pencils is an important milestone for writing development.
Ideas for Finger Painting
Explore Finger Painting Activities to Enhance Learning: Finger painting will foster understanding of cause and effect, as well as develop sensory processing skills essential for scribbling.
Create a Sensory Bag
Create a Sensory Bag: Crafting a sensory bag will teach your child important cause and effect concepts, essential for encouraging scribbling with crayons or paint.
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Scribble Away with a Cardboard Box
Utilize readily available materials at home, such as a cardboard box, to save money while enhancing your child's scribbling abilities.
Tummy Time Painting
Enable your child to engage in sensory bag activities, finger painting, or scribbling during tummy time.
DIY Olaf Sensory Bag
How to Build an Olaf Sensory Bag
Description
This is an important step for kids who are 2 years old.
Scribbling is an important skill for little ones before they learn how to write. It's like a fun game that helps their hands get strong and teaches their eyes and hands to work together.
When kids scribble, they learn how to hold a pencil and make it move the way they want. It's like a warm-up before they start learning how to write letters and words.
So, when kids scribble, they're not just making a mess, they're getting ready to be awesome writers!
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 2-8 in a fun and unique way for your kids.
Scribble on Paper
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a fun, multisensory way to practice vertical lines. Kids can mix colors in the cream while they draw their lines.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
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Free Handouts
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Ideas
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 2-3 years old and above. Mastering vertical lines is a crucial milestone in a child's writing journey, guiding them through a series of developmental steps that boost their precision and control.
Starting with tracing thick lines, children gradually refine their motor skills and progress to tracing thinner lines, enhancing their focus.
Connecting dots introduces them to pattern-following, further sharpening their hand-eye coordination. Imitating and eventually copying vertical lines from a model marks their transition from guided practice to independent writing.
This progression not only prepares them for academic writing but also fosters their confidence and cognitive development, laying a solid foundation for future learning.
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 2-8 in a fun and unique way for your kids.
Practice Horizontal Lines with Shaving Cream
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a fun, multisensory way to practice horizontal lines. Kids can mix colors in the cream while they draw their lines.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 2-3 years old and above. Mastering horizontal lines is a crucial milestone in a child's writing journey, guiding them through a series of developmental steps that boost their precision and control.
Starting with tracing thick lines, children gradually refine their motor skills and progress to tracing thinner lines, enhancing their focus. Connecting dots introduces them to pattern-following, further sharpening their hand-eye coordination.
Imitating and eventually copying horizontal lines from a model marks their transition from guided practice to independent writing. This progression not only prepares them for academic writing but also fosters their confidence and cognitive development, laying a solid foundation for future learning.
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 2-8 in a fun and unique way for your kids.
Practice Horizontal Lines with Shaving Cream
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a fun, multisensory way to practice horizontal lines. Kids can mix colors in the cream while they draw their lines.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 2-3 years old and above.
Mastering circles is a crucial milestone in a child's writing journey, guiding them through a series of developmental steps that boost their precision and control.
Starting with tracing thick lines, children gradually refine their motor skills and progress to tracing thinner lines, enhancing their focus. Connecting dots introduces them to pattern-following, further sharpening their hand-eye coordination.
Imitating and eventually copying circles from a model marks their transition from guided practice to independent writing. This progression not only prepares them for academic writing but also fosters their confidence and cognitive development, laying a solid foundation for future learning.
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 2-8 in a fun and unique way for your kids.
Gross Motor Activities with Tape
Add any gross motor activities in between writing activities. Focus on having fun. Forget about repetition.
Practice Horizontal Lines with Shaving Cream
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a fun, multisensory way to practice horizontal lines. Kids can mix colors in the cream while they draw their lines.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 4 years old and above.
Mastering squares is a crucial milestone in a child's writing journey, guiding them through a series of developmental steps that boost their precision and control.
Starting with tracing thick lines, children gradually refine their motor skills and progress to tracing thinner lines, enhancing their focus. Connecting dots introduces them to pattern-following, further sharpening their hand-eye coordination.
Imitating and eventually copying squares from a model marks their transition from guided practice to independent writing. This progression not only prepares them for academic writing but also fosters their confidence and cognitive development, laying a solid foundation for future learning.
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 2-8 in a fun and unique way for your kids.
Gross Motor Activities
Kids can have a hard time learning how to write. Make learning how to write fun by adding gross motor activities.
Practice Horizontal Lines with Shaving Cream
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a fun, multisensory way to practice horizontal lines. Kids can mix colors in the cream while they draw their lines.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 4 years old and above.
Moving to diagonal lines marks a thrilling advancement in your child's writing journey. It's a step up from the straightforward vertical and horizontal lines, introducing an intriguing angle that challenges and hones their motor skills further.
Diagonal lines require a more refined coordination of small muscles, a better understanding of spatial orientation, and a higher level of control. This stage is not just about writing—it's about expanding their ability to express and create, laying a strong foundation for complex shapes and ultimately, for mastering letters and numbers.
Encourage this progression with patience and celebrate it as a milestone of growth and creativity in your child's developmental adventure.
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 2-8 in a fun and unique way for your kids.
Practice Horizontal Lines with Shaving Cream
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a fun, multisensory way to practice horizontal lines. Kids can mix colors in the cream while they draw their lines.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 4 years old and above.
Learning to make the letter 'X' is like a big adventure for little ones! It's a cool letter because it's like crossing two lines to make a secret treasure spot on a map.
First, kids learn to draw straight lines up and down, and then lines that slant like a hill. When they put these lines together, they make an 'X'!
It's a bit tricky because they have to be super careful to make the lines meet in the middle, just right. But once they do it, they feel really proud.
It's a fun way for kids to show how much they’ve learned and how good they are at making their pencils go exactly where they want them to!
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 2-8 in a fun and unique way for your kids.
Practice Horizontal Lines with Shaving Cream
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a fun, multisensory way to practice horizontal lines. Kids can mix colors in the cream while they draw their lines.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 4 years old and above.
Learning to write a cross ('+') is a fantastic new chapter in your child's writing journey. It's like putting together pieces of a puzzle.
They'll use the vertical and horizontal lines they've mastered, but now they have to combine them in the middle, which requires even more control and precision.
This skill is not just about writing - it's about their ability to focus, coordinate, and think spatially. Successfully writing a cross signifies a deeper understanding of how different lines can interact, an essential skill for more complex letters and shapes.
Encourage your child as they take on this challenge; it's a big step towards more advanced writing and cognitive abilities."
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains the importance on teaching kids how to draw stick figures BEFORE starting to teach writing letters.
Make a real life Stick Figure
Your child will not only improve in drawing stick figures but also gain body awareness by creating real-life figures with Wikki Stix.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Make a Wikki Stix Skier
Bring stick figure drawing to life by using Wikki Stix in the learning process.
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Vertical Lines on Sand
Make practicing vertical lines more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw vertical lines in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Description
This is for 4 years old and above.
Drawing a stick person is a magical step in your child's creative journey. It's where simple lines come to life, turning into a representation of people in their world.
This milestone is crucial as it's not just about drawing; it's about your child starting to express their perceptions and interactions. Creating a stick person involves understanding and depicting basic human features and proportions, nurturing their observation skills.
It’s also a leap into storytelling, as each stick figure they draw has its own story, emotions, and character. This stage boosts their imagination, communication skills, and emotional understanding, laying a foundation for more complex forms of expression and connection with the world around them.
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 10 and make learning easy for your family.
Learn Letters with Ms Rachel
Add this engaging and educational video to your toolbox! Discover that learning letters can be diverse and fun, going beyond just flashcards.
Make a real life Stick Figure
Your child will not only improve in drawing stick figures but also gain body awareness by creating real-life figures with Wikki Stix.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Soccer and Letters
Place letters on cones or boxes and arrange them around your home like targets. Then, have fun with your child by asking them to kick a ball towards the specific letters they are learning.
Throwing Letters
Place letters around your home like targets. Then, have fun with your child by asking them to throw a ball towards the specific letters they are learning.
ABCs on Kinetic Sand
Make learning the ABCs more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw the ABCs in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Make a Wikki Stix ABCs
Children can get creative and use items like Wikki Stix, tape, popsicle sticks, or any favorite craft supplies from home to shape and construct ABCs
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Description
This is for 3 years old and above.
Learning letters is like going on a letter treasure hunt! First, kids learn to spot letters when someone shows them, like finding the letter 'A' in a bunch of other letters. It's like playing a game of 'I spy with my little eye!'
Then, they learn to say what each letter is all by themselves, starting with big, tall uppercase letters because they're easier to tell apart. After they get good at the big letters, they learn the small lowercase ones.
The best part is learning the letters in their name. It's super fun because it helps them know how their name looks when it's written down. It's like having their own secret code that spells out who they are!
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains the most important factors about writing: sequence, size, and spacing.
Learn Letters with Ms Rachel
Add this engaging and educational video to your toolbox! Discover that learning letters can be diverse and fun, going beyond just flashcards.
Make a real life Stick Figure
Your child will not only improve in drawing stick figures but also gain body awareness by creating real-life figures with Wikki Stix.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Soccer and Letters
Place letters on cones or boxes and arrange them around your home like targets. Then, have fun with your child by asking them to kick a ball towards the specific letters they are learning.
Throwing Letters
Place letters around your home like targets. Then, have fun with your child by asking them to throw a ball towards the specific letters they are learning.
ABCs on Kinetic Sand
Make learning the ABCs more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw the ABCs in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Make a Wikki Stix ABCs
Children can get creative and use items like Wikki Stix, tape, popsicle sticks, or any favorite craft supplies from home to shape and construct ABCs
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Description
This is for 4 years old and above.
Learning uppercase letters is like a fun letter adventure! Kids start with the special big letters in their names, making it really exciting. First, they learn where to start each letter, which way to go, and where to stop - like following a treasure map.
This helps them get each letter just right. Once they know how to make the letters in their name, they practice making them the perfect size, not too big or too small. Then they learn to leave just the right amount of space between each letter and word, like leaving room on a bench for friends to sit.
After they get really good at the letters in their name, they’re ready to meet and learn all the other big letters in the alphabet, one by one. It's like making a whole bunch of new friends, each with their own special place in the alphabet!
Sergio Rodriguez
Pediatric occupational therapist explains how to practice mission 12, which is identical to mission 11 BUT with Lowercase Letters
Learn Letters with Ms Rachel
Add this engaging and educational video to your toolbox! Discover that learning letters can be diverse and fun, going beyond just flashcards.
Make a real life Stick Figure
Your child will not only improve in drawing stick figures but also gain body awareness by creating real-life figures with Wikki Stix.
20 Obstacle Course Ideas
Kids improve in writing when you include at least one gross motor activity. It's beneficial for their coordination and helps keep their attention focused while writing.
Videos
Free Handouts
Products
Ideas
Soccer and Letters
Place letters on cones or boxes and arrange them around your home like targets. Then, have fun with your child by asking them to kick a ball towards the specific letters they are learning.
Throwing Letters
Place letters around your home like targets. Then, have fun with your child by asking them to throw a ball towards the specific letters they are learning.
ABCs on Kinetic Sand
Make learning the ABCs more fun with Kinetic Sand. Your kid can use their finger or a writing tool to draw the ABCs in the sand, turning it into a multisensory experience.
Make a Wikki Stix ABCs
Children can get creative and use items like Wikki Stix, tape, popsicle sticks, or any favorite craft supplies from home to shape and construct ABCs
Indoor Obstacle Course
Involve common items around your home to create a handwriting obstacle course that makes writing more engaging.
Obstacle Course
Add easy and fun gross motor activities to make writing more enjoyable and engaging for kids.
Description
This is for 5 years old and above.
Learning uppercase letters is like a fun letter adventure! Kids start with the special big letters in their names, making it really exciting. First, they learn where to start each letter, which way to go, and where to stop - like following a treasure map.
This helps them get each letter just right. Once they know how to make the letters in their name, they practice making them the perfect size, not too big or too small. Then they learn to leave just the right amount of space between each letter and word, like leaving room on a bench for friends to sit.
After they get really good at the letters in their name, they’re ready to meet and learn all the other big letters in the alphabet, one by one. It's like making a whole bunch of new friends, each with their own special place in the alphabet!
