Pre-Writing Skills

Before you can write, you have to practice pre-writing skills! Use this page AND the Fine Motor Skills section (which include strengthening, grasping, and coordination) to help get you and your child started. Please contact your occupational therapist if you have any questions.

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Preschool Pre-Writing Skills - The OT ToolboxMany times, parents of very young children don’t think about handwriting skills. It’s not typical to think about holding a pencil, writing words and sentences, and copying letters when children are just mastering building with blocks, learning to pull on socks, and creating finger paint masterpieces. But the truth is, when young preschoolers are playing, ... Read More about Preschool Pre-Writing Skills

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Letter Box Match! Ages 3+ - Learn As You PlayThis is an easy DIY letter matching game. Alphabet knowledge is an important Pre- Reading skill. Knowing letter names is strongly related to children’s ability to remember the forms of written words and their ability to treat words as sequences of letters. *This post contains affiliate links Materials:BoxPiece of construction paperTape or glueSomething to write […]

Gross Motor Skills Needed for Page Stabilization During WritingDoes your child struggle to stabilize their work during writing? Gross motor skills such as core muscle strength, bilateral coordination and shoulder stability may be contributing factors.

Pre-Writing Lines Handwriting Activity - The OT ToolboxYou know we like to share handwriting activities around here, right? This Easter egg pre-writing activity is a fun way for young children to work on pre-writing skills in order to build a base for letter formation and pencil control. While we made this activity an Easter egg-ish shape, you could do this activity any time ... Read More about Pre-Writing Lines Handwriting Activity

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