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Eversdalheights, South Africa
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I am an Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree in occupational therapy. I am passionate about early intervention and have a special interest in Pediatrics, Sensory Integration, and ADHD. I have more than 20 years of experience in early childhood development and have worked in private practice, special education as well as public school settings.
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Preview of Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing: Poster Combo

Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing: Poster Combo

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When writing, various aspects such as sitting posture, pencil grasp, and page positioning should be considered.  " Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing" Poster Combo includes classroom posters for pencil grasp, page positioning (left and right-handed individuals), and sitting posture. 5 A4 printable posters.Posters are full color on a white background to fit into any classroom theme easily.Follow us on TPT for more information, resources and freebies https://www.teacherspayteachers.c
Preview of Dynamic 3 point pencil grasp.

Dynamic 3 point pencil grasp.

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WriteAbility
Pencil grasp  can influence a child's handwriting ability, coloring and other school- related activities in the classroom. Classroom posters depicting a dynamic 3 point pencil grasp  to aid handwriting and serve as a visual reminder in the classroom.
Preview of Classroom Posters: Number 1 to 10.

Classroom Posters: Number 1 to 10.

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12 Printable classroom posters Includes a visual representation of numbers 1 to 10. Each number is accompanied by a visual writing prompt for the correct formation and writing style to prevent the reversal of numbers. (Refer to our video and worksheet Combo for the story of Number 1 to 10.
Preview of Sitting Posture: Posters for the classroom

Sitting Posture: Posters for the classroom

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Does sitting posture affect handwriting?  Can a comfortable sitting posture affect the quality of handwriting?  These classroom posters explain the relationship between handwriting and posture. It includes general guidelines and ideas to support handwriting.
Preview of Sitting Posture and Handwriting
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Sitting Posture and Handwriting

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WriteAbility
Does sitting posture affect handwriting?  Can a comfortable sitting posture improve the quality of handwriting?  This short video explores the relationship between handwriting and posture. It includes general guidelines and ideas to support handwriting.  This free video may be shared on social media platforms with provision that WriteAbility is tagged on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube when used. Included is a set of printable classroom posters.
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I am an Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree in occupational therapy. I am passionate about early intervention and have a special interest in Pediatrics, Sensory Integration, and ADHD. I have more than 20 years of experience in early childhood development and have worked in private practice, special education as well as public school settings.

Teaching style

As occupational therapists we are passionate about children and early development. Writing ability entails so much more than just fine motor skills. There are many foundational skills necessary to enable neat, legible writing with appropriate speed, spacing and quality. WriteAbility aims to support teachers, therapists and parents with information, tools and therapeutic home and classroom activities to support and develop all aspects of writing skills for children from PreK to 3rd Grade. If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Dedre van Wyngaard Occupational Therapist. (M.Occ.Ther) Occupational Therapist, Educational consultant and Part Time lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch South Africa.

My own education history

B. Occ Therapy University of Stellenbosch 1999 M. Occ Therapy University of Stellenbosch 2008 Sensory Integration Certified SAISI 2009