by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, MotorMonday
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!...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, MotorMonday
“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,...
by Miss Jaime | Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, MotorMonday
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...
by Jaime Spencer | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, MotorMonday
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...
by Miss Jaime | Babys and Toddlers, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
As your child begins to learn how to write and draw, it’s crucial to teach them how to hold a crayon and get a solid “pencil grip.” Whether you’re seeing your child practice at school or daycare, or you’re working with them on it at home, it’s important to develop...
by Wolfy Digs | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
There is so much going on in the news, in regards to education these days. The Common Core Craze has changed the way teachers teach, and Kindergarten is the new second grade. That said, there are many things that teachers are teaching that are not remotely on our...