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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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    Flowers Handout

    Police Car Handout

    Rocket Handout

    Products

    Save time and money with these giant coloring rolls featuring various themes, from space adventures to farm animals.

    Practice and teach the cause and effect skills necessary for learning how to scribble.

    Enjoy mess-free creativity with washable paint, and encourage imaginative scribbling without worry.

    Ideas

    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.

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    Tummy Time Painting

    Enable your child to engage in sensory bag activities, finger painting, or scribbling during tummy time.

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    DIY Olaf Sensory Bag 

    How to Build an Olaf Sensory Bag 

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    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!