HANDWRITING WORKSHOP AT POTS

OCTOBER 26, 2009

7:00-9:00 p.m.

POTS is proud to present a 2 hour hands-on workshop for parents and teachers of preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders. Learn how to get your child’s hands ready for writing and drawing with fun and exciting activities. Each participant will receive a toolbox and booklet with all the materials and activities to work with your child.

The TIPS, GRIPS, AND KITS workshop has been well received at parent in-services in schools, teacher workshops, and at POTS.  It is ideally suited for parents and teachers of typically developing children and those who are having difficulty with fine motor coordination, grip, and pre-writing activities. We will share ideas for writing readiness including sitting posture, hand strength, crayon and pencil grasp, scissor skills, and much more. Through our experience and expertise in this area we have developed the TIPS, GRIPS, AND KITS program to develop strong foundational skills, build underlying strength, improve your child’s fine motor skills, and support proper handwriting techniques. We use creative multisensory activities that will be new and exciting to your child. With the right handwriting tools, your child will be enthusiastic about writing. Our toolbox is a total fine motor/handwriting workout ready to use as soon as you get back home or into your classroom.

What topics will be covered?

How to build underlying strength to support good handwriting

Activities and games for skill development

General principles for handwriting practice

Fun ways to practice writing letters

Where?

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
1415 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck, NJ 07631

RSVP

201-837-9993

Carol@potsot.com
For more information on fine motor skills and handwriting, visit our website, www.potsot.com. See our previous blogs for fine motor ideas you can try at home or in your classroom.

We look forward to seeing you!