Practical handwriting: Life applications

Driver's license, job application, checks, story starters and more practice activities.

View this email in your browser "But why do I need to practice handwriting?" You know that is what every client is saying, in their head, if not aloud. So here are some practical applications that require legible handwriting. Applications for a driver's license and a job, checks and a "fill in the bubbles worksheet" with silly questions. Also 2 pictures to use as story starters or to write a caption for. Click on images for a larger copy, have fun and be creative when filling out forms. It's for handwriting practice so make up something fun! Blank Bank Checks Bubble worksheet  Basic Job Application  ? Drivers License for Hawaii ? Product highlight: Top item: PenAgain twist up pencils and pen - uses an alternative grasp  Bottom item: Rocking Volcano Seat: a dynamic seat that helps modulate regulation levels. Can safely be used in a classroom or library. Write Right Stylus: a computer writing tool that ONLY works when held with a tripod grasp! Click for more info. Copyright © 2022 Pocket Full of Therapy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Pocket Full of Therapy 337 State Route 36 Port Monmouth, NJ 07758-1367 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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Improve hand skills with rubber bands!

Doriet Bialer, OTD, MA, OTR has developed a number of hand splint designs using only rubber bands and surgical tape. These splints are quick, temporary, inexpensive and easy to do "on the fly".

Her new manual, "Functional Hand Splints: An Easy DIY" demonstrates step-by-step how to 'twist and turn' a rubber band to improve various grasp patterns, even a dynamic tripod grasp for handwriting.  Imagine, walking into a classroom, with just rubber bands and tape, and immediately being able to influence a students skills!

Available as a set with manual and enough materials to get you started, manual only (you have to gather materials) or materials only (refills).

Here's more info...

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Got only a minute? 8 quick fine motor activities

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8 Quick Fine Motor Activities that take only a few minutes to do. Got only a minute or 2 ?  Quick Go-to Fine Motor Activities Sometimes the timing is just off... maybe the student sped through all planned tasks or they didn't take as long as you thought. You still have a few minutes left, hmmm...  What won't take too long or require much equipment? Try these "good ole stand-by's" ! Thumb Wars:  Lock fingers as shown. Elbows must stay on table at all times Try to pin your opponents thumb down on you fingers for a 5 count, using only your thumb. Best out of 3 wins - this time! Mini Simon: A pint size version of the classic game. Try to repeat the ever-increasing sequences of lights & sounds. Fast-paced, challenging fun! Mindo Robot: A single player thinking game. Jungle Animal Rescue: Take any fun small object (animal, car or truck) preferably irregular shaped Wrap rubber bands or jungle vines around it in a haphazard way.  Rescue!  Take turns being the wrapper and rescuer. Pencil Manipulations: Practice those finger movements that make pencil use easier. Hold pencil like you,re going to write. Begin at eraser & walk fingers from to point & back.  Rotate pencil so lettering disappears then re-appears. Repeat 5 x's Combine movements to go from writing position to erasing. 5 x's without dropping or touching desktop. Rubber Band Magic Trick A Classic Favorite !  A rubberband is placed around the 1st 2 fingers, then when you open your hand, the band "magically jumps" to the 3rd & 4th fingers! Behind the scenes: After the band is in place, sneak the rest of your fingertips under the band in the palm of your hand. Open & it jumps! Slip Knot Tying Chain This feels like magic when you pull it loose again! Use any string, yarn, rope, shoelace, etc Make a small circle at the end of string as if going to tie a knot, but instead of bring the end through, bring a loop through. Tighten both strings hanging down. That's a slip knot. To make a chain- go through the loop you just made-pull another loop through. Tighten. Repeat. To remove knots- just pull the ends of both strings. Whala! "> Cats Cradle:  Use string, shoelace, yarn, etc about 54" long. (using 2 strings, let's you model movements for setup) Pinch the X's by grasping in the space above & below the X. Movements usually are: Pinch, pull up, out to sides, down & under, then up through. Here's video of how to do it solo and also with a partner.  (I know-  Solo?  Never heard of it- leave it to youtube!) It's Veteran's Day -  Thanks to All Who Serve Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Introducing: ZEBRA SPACING PAPER

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A simple method to help children learn to evenly space letters and words when writing & document progress. ZEBRA PAPER: "The Spacing Paper with Stripes" What is Zebra Paper?  A simple method to teach children to evenly space letters and words when writing. It can be used when first learning to write as a guide. Learning sizing and spacing right from the start avoids problems and bad habits from developing. For some it can be used to assist and reinforce even spacing and decrease or increase letter formation to a more appropriate size. RTI IEP GOAL Evidence Base intervention Whatever you call it:  Zebra paper provides concrete, measurable evidence of the student’s writing.  FINALLY, you can easily measure and document what size student writing is at the beginning of intervention or the school year and then what size it is after a course of time or intervention. Easy to use  Any age (even teens or adult rehab) Any lined paper size (wide/narrow/dashed) Any orientation (portrait/landscape) Implement anywhere (home/school/therapy/tutoring/camps) <![if !mso]>Here's More Info:<![endif]> AND... it's Economical You get an easy-to-use digital file that you print out yourself. So you can print only the pages you need, (as you need them) or print them all out and photocopy the pages you need. Several user-versions are available: Single/Self, multi-user (1-10), Building & Site licences available. Prefer a hard copy? We understand and that's available also. Includes a printed copy of all pages that may be re-produced. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe