Hook, Line & Handwriting

Here at OT OuTdoors we have over 20 years of experience in sensory integration and use a multi-sensory approach to promote handwriting skills for our clients. We use a variety of approaches and resources in our interventions that include flashlight games, use of putty, shaving cream and other fun textures and games and themes dependent upon each clients individual interest. We incorporate techniques from Educlime, Handwriting Without Tears, and First Strokes just to name a few. Pictured above is one of our 5yr old friends “fishing” for the letters in his name. This fun activity allows him to practice his fine motor grip, in-hand manipulation and hand-eye coordination skills as well as increase the strength and endurance in his arms and hands. All the while he is practicing his letter recognition. Improving all skills required for handwriting success! This is one of many activities that can be performed at OT OuTdoors and practiced at home. Other fun activities to encourage and promote handwriting at home include:

• Carrot/Celery stick letters (think long line capitals like T, L, I, W, V)
• Forming letters with playdough
• Writing letters with icing to decorate cookies
• During or after bath/shower time, write letters on the steamed up bathroom mirror or shower glass – add shaving cream with some color for more fun
• Coloring, scissor skill and activity books

Handwriting can be a difficult task for many of our kids to learn but by using a multi-sensory approach it can become a fun activity.
OT OuTdoors "... because life doesn’t happen in a clinic"

Sara Martinez OTAS Level II Fieldwork Student
and Carrie R. Jacobs M,OTR/L

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