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Tip for Letter Reversals- b, d, p & q

This is a little trick I use to help with a common reversal problem. When I was in school, I learned to write a lowercase d from the top. Starting the letter d with a circle stroke really does help....

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Wall Push-ups

Hello, Wall push-ups are frequently used and recommended as a way to get calming sensory input without any equipment. It’s also quick and easy to work into a schedule. I like to incorporate them into a...

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Another Use for the One-finger Spacer

Hello, I found another use for one of my favorite therapy tools, One Finger Spacer I needed something quick to help a student write his letters smaller. His letters are nice but big. He really needs...

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Jumping for Numbers

Hello, I’ve got another quick and inexpensive sensory activity to share. Mini-trampolines are great and can be found in most therapy clinics, therapy rooms and classrooms. They work well because...

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Interactive Handwriting Notebook

Hello, I finally finished and uploaded my first Interactive Notebook for handwriting. I decided to focus on lowercase letters for my first Interactive Notebook. Lowercase letters are the ones we read...

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Letter Size and Spacing Tips

Hello, I want to spend some time on letter size and spacing. This is a very common problem with all grade levels especially older students. Individual letters are fine but their writing is still...

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Combining Technology and Paper

Hello, I want to talk about one way I combine technology and paper. There has been a tremendous push towards technology. The makers of the tech products would love it if we got rid of paper. Plus, kids...

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Connected Letters

Hello, I wanted to write about something I’ve been doing with my students over the past year, connecting letters instead of cursive. I write in cursive most of the time. It is so much faster than...

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Name Writing at the Top of a Page

Hello, I wanted to write about a strategy that I tried last semester that worked really well. A lot of my students have trouble writing their names on worksheets. On most worksheets, students are only...

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