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5 Reasons Special Educators Need This in Their Pockets
One thing about us special educators, we've got a million "tools" in our pocket, car, or desk drawer. Seriously, I have NEVER lost one of those "What's in your pocketbook?" games because I always have the weirdest stuff on me. In the past, I wrote a blog post about...
How to Assess Letter Size
Consistent sizing can make a big difference in legibility!When kids start to write, they struggle in many areas. They often write letters in reversal, don't follow the three-lined format we usually use, start letters at the wrong start spot, and many more! Today's...
Handwriting: How to Assess Where Kids Start Their Letters
"BAM!" That's my over-the-top announcement for the start spot when I teach kids how to write a letter. It's important to emphasize where you start a letter. It helps your kids to remember the start spot! When demonstrating how to form a letter, make a big deal of the...
How to Assess Letter Placement
Learning how to write clearly and legibly is an important skill that we use throughout life. Placing the letters properly on the lines is an important part of legibility. In this video, I share ways to assess and progress monitor Letter Placement and even write a...
How to Assess Motor Memory MM
Letter Recognition and Motor Memory are critical stepping stones of handwriting. Our kids process visual cues from multiple sources to help them develop Letter Recognition. Once they can recognize letters, they can begin the process of learning to write. Motor Memory...
OT Month—Difference between OTs and PTs
Why are OTs and PTs different? You may notice that OTps and PTs are not treated the same as other school professionals. Many therapists report that they don't have adequate workspace, they're not included in district meetings. Many contract therapists say they don't...