LWTears Blog

Ask an OT | Pencil pressure, learning cursive, and hand strength

Katrina Erickson August 11, 2020 0

Ask an OT is a monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents, and OTs, like you! This month we’re addressing how to build appropriate pencil pressure,...Continue reading

Edtech

Keyboarding Skills: Building a Strong Foundation

Denise Donica August 4, 2020 0

Keyboarding skills, formerly known as typing, were previously taught in middle or high school. However, as we have become more reliant on technology in everyday life, it is becoming increasingly...Continue reading

Teaching Tips

Top 5 Reasons You Need Handwriting

Zoë Maurer July 30, 2020 0

Children who learn good handwriting habits in the early grades develop the ability to communicate effectively as they share their thoughts and creativity on paper, ultimately shaping confident...Continue reading

Teaching Tips

7 Sequencing Activities for Kindergarteners and Preschoolers

Valerie Zaryczny July 28, 2020 0

Sequencing is an important readiness skill that provides a foundation for both reading development and scientific inquiry. This concept helps children learn to recognize patterns that make their...Continue reading