Last week I talked about homeschooling with joy. This week, we are going to talk math, reading, and writing. How do we make those fun?
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Online programs can’t provide what younger kids really need for their brains and bodies to gain the skills they need to develop at that age.
Language Arts is plural because it is a subject that covers many different areas, skills, and abilities. Let’s break it down into manageable parts.
Learning to write is hard. Writing is a complex task. It requires muscle strength in the arm, wrist, and hand; visual perceptual skills; fine motor control; and hand-eye coordination. In order for a child to learn to write it is important to address all those skills. And most of them […]
How do you work on teaching writing beyond copy work? These ideas can get your student writing more, in a gentle way.
As an OT, I love the new interest in fidget toys. Not all fidget toys work for everyone and some work better than others. Here are some of my favorites.
Rock Crayons are a great way of helping your young child build the muscle strength needed for a proper pencil grip. And they are fun!
Dysgraphia can seem an overwhelming struggle for both you and your child. But there are things you can do to help your child overcome dysgraphia.
There are lots of great ways to teach and practice writing without actually writing. Here are a few ideas that teach letters with a multi-sensory approach.
Is your child ready to learn to write letters? There is a developmental path to writing. Working on the right skills at the right time makes all the difference.