Raise your hand if you don’t write with a “proper” pencil grasp yourself 🙋🏻♀️! But I bet your writing is still functional!! As a pediatric OT, this is one of the most common questions I get. The truth? There is no “one size fits all” perfect grasp. But understanding how grasp develops can help you support your child’s handwriting skills with confidence. Every child’s journey is different, and that’s okay! If your little one seems uncomfortable, fatigues quickly, or avoids writing altoge...
What is Proprioception?
Proprioception (body awareness) senses helps babies and kids complete everyday tasks—and make “sense” of the world around them! Visit Pathways.org to learn more about the importance of proprioception. #proprioceptionsense #senses #sensory #proprioception #occupationaltherapy #ot #occupationaltherapist #childdevelopment #vestibular #sensoryintegration #sensorydevelopment #pediatrictherapy #bodyawareness
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Pencil Crafts For Kids
The posters show the three simple steps to correctly gripping a pencil: nip, flip and grip. Each step rhymes to make it easier for your pupils to remember the order. Every time they pick up a pencil, all they've got to do is remember to nip, flip and grip! The posters also show illustrations for how to complete each action, which is perfect for visual learners. Children can see exactly how to nip the pencil, flip it over into the right position, and grip it ready for writing.
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As young children progress from early mark making toward writing letters it can be tempting to push them toward tracing sheets and worksheets designed for handwriting practice. However, teaching handwriting without these tools can be a lot more fun! #handwriting #finemotor #preschool