Hands-On Summer!
Practice Writing Without A Pencil!
Welcome to Part Two in my series of Hands-On Summer Newsletters!
Do you have a reluctant writer? A child who really needs to practice writing their name, or who struggled with spelling and really could do with some practice? I know the feeling too well!
As an occupational therapist and homeschooling mom, I have seen first-hand how poor fine motor and visual motor skills can impact handwriting and make it hard to do simple tasks like writing out words.
These engaging activities shift the focus from perfect handwriting to mastering the basic concepts in a fun and memorable way. Practice writing without a pencil!
I wrote this article years ago and recently gave it a long-overdue overhaul. Although it was designed for practicing spelling words, all the activities would work equally well for practicing number formations, doing math drills and writing their names!
Basically, they
are ideal for any writing activity where the real goal is to understand or to practice the concept, not to write it out perfectly neatly.
Pop on over and be inspired to give your child some great hands-on summer fun this week!
Fun Ways To Practice Spelling (Or Any Writing) Without A Pencil
Improve Fine Motor Skills This Summer!
If your child avoids writing because of poor fine motor skills, then this summer could be a great opportunity to bring simple fine motor activities into your daily routine.
Use everyday resources and photographed instructions to target your child's hand strength, in-hand manipulation, finger skills, pencil control, wrist position and more!
No screens, no paper-and-pencil activities, just hands-on fun!
All for just $14!
Improve Your Child's Fine Motor Skills!
I would love to hear how these activities work for you and your child! Please feel free to email me to share your feedback and experiences, or suggest additional activities that you have enjoyed!
Thank you for joining me in this journey to a more balanced, hands-on summer! Please feel free to share this newsletter or page with anyone else you think will benefit!
Sincerely,
Tracey
Living Life Abundantly!
John 10:10
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This information and the suggested activities on my email and website are meant to promote your child’s normal development. If you are at all concerned about your child's development, please consult your health professional. The information on my email and website is not intended to take the place of an occupational therapy evaluation and treatment!
