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01 Jul

Posted at 15:37h in by

This tool assists with the introduction to letter writing. Several versions are included to insure success with this tool. Feel free to personalize it for each kid. Download PDF for Dear Santa, Please bring me...

01 Jul

Posted at 15:26h in by

This tool assists with; letter size awareness, visual planning, fine motor coordination/control and is fun to do. It is wonderful what a happy symbol and a simple pink line can do. Download PDF for Write a word in each heart...

01 Jul

Posted at 15:17h in by

The hand drawn hearts let kids know that they can draw them too. The more we draw, the better we get. Cognitive, social, and writing skills combine to make this a nice tool. Share some of the tools you have created and together we can make...

01 Jul

Posted at 15:10h in by

This is even better when combined with the trees activity. You can color and cut out the character and place him on a picture with striped tree trunks. That way you get and many fine motor skills in as possible. Download PDF for Dr. Seuss: Write for...

01 Jul

Posted at 15:03h in by

Drop letter goals are very frequent and this tool helps build skills needed for drop letter awareness. The colorful southwest inspired border helps make it feel fresh. Kids can try drawing it on the back for additional skill practice. Download PDF for Critical Thinking: letters tall...

01 Jul

Posted at 14:53h in by

This is one of the first tools that we ever came up with for kids. They write their name on the line and then the therapist gets to choose how many items they want the child to copy from the assortment above. Kids get to...

01 Jul

Posted at 14:30h in by

You may want to use an additional sheet of paper to cover the other steps that you are not working on and slide it down as you go. This way kids do not get overwhelmed. This activity can help build rapport with some kids and slow...

01 Jul

Posted at 14:20h in by

This is a hit with kids every year. If they do not like to write, try this one. They will start writing the alphabet and not want to stop. Supplies: pencil, scissors, glue, white pencil/crayon, 1 dark piece of colored paper (black, navy,...

21 Jun

Posted at 18:25h in by

This is a wonderful way to introduce intentional drawing. Line awareness, visual motor integration, and confidence building are some of the benefits of this task. If client is still afraid, try copying the x's and o's that are seen on the border. Creative therapists are all around...