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WriteAbility

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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.

Spacing of written work: Video and worksheet combo

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Handwriting; Spacing between words (Worksheets).

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WriteAbility

Graded, therapeutic worksheets developed by an Occupational Therapist. Aimed specifically at younger children learning to write sentences or older learners struggling with spacing of written work. Product can be used in conjunction with classroom activities or remedial intervention (2 D Spatial planning difficulties) Product includes:Printable worksheets .Semi-concrete activities and classroom aids for teachers.Can be used as an home programme by parents or therapists.

1st - 2nd

Handwriting

Also included in: Spacing of written work: Video and worksheet combo

Handwriting: Practical guidelines and ideas to improve bilateral coordination.

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WriteAbility

Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both hands in a coordinated way while doing tasks such as cutting with scissors, writing, coloring, pasting with glue, and using a ruler or eraser. A child who struggles with the coordinated use of his/her hands will have difficulty with various activities in the classroom and it will impact their ability to work neatly. Download this free resource/ handout for more information and practical ideas to support development. If you like our resources, ple

PreK - 3rd

Handwriting

Cutting Activities: Fine Motor Development

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WriteAbility

Scissor skills are an essential part of pencil grasp development. Cutting is an easy, fun way to practice the hand muscles necessary for writing. We use the same muscles and fingers (thumb, index, and middle fingers) for both cutting and writing activities. It is an essential development skill for school readiness and supports writing and pencil grasp development. The WriteAbility cutting skills activity resource was created by an occupational therapist and includes guidelines for the use an

PreK - 2nd

Handwriting

Also included in: Fine Motor Skills: Fine Motor Activity and Cutting Skills Bundle

Let's get moving: Gross Motor Activity for the classroom.

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WriteAbility

Let's get moving! Fun, brain-break movement activity to get the bodies moving and provide a well-deserved movement break. This activity can be used in a group setting or individually and forms part of our OT activities for the classroom series. Quick, easy, and fun! This includes a classroom activity and developmental guidelines for body scheme and body concept. Follow us on TPT for more information, resources and freebies https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Writeability

PreK - 2nd

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b /d Confusion and Reversals (3 Step strategy - Animation video)

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WriteAbility

The ‘b’ and ‘d’ letter reversal resource was compiled by an occupational therapist with specific focus on letter formation, as well as visual and auditory perception exercises to prevent ‘b’ and ‘d’ confusion and reversals. The animation video demonstrates a 3-step strategy that can be applied every time a ‘b’ or ‘d’ is written. The correct starting point and formation of letters will contribute to preventing/reducing the reversal of letters during writing tasks. Includes the following. Animate

K - 2nd

Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness

Also included in: b /d Confusion and reversals (Video and Worksheet Combo)

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Spacing of written work: Video

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WriteAbility

Graded therapeutic program developed by an Occupational Therapist. Aimed specifically at younger children learning to write sentences or older learners struggling with spacing of written work. Product can be used in conjunction with classroom activities or remedial intervention (2 D Spatial Planning difficulties) Product includes:Video with voice over: Why is spacing important?Printable worksheets with graded 2 D and semi-concrete activities available as a separate product or in a bundle.C

K - 2nd

Handwriting, Writing

Also included in: Spacing of written work: Video and worksheet combo

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Educational Video: Writing in lines

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WriteAbility

Educational Video: Developed for children struggling with writing in lines and positioning letters correctly in lines when writing. Aimed at the foundation phase learners. Teaches a cognitive strategy to use when writing in lines/ Can be used in conjunction with classroom activities or therapeutic intervention (2 D Spatial planning difficulties) Includes:Educational video: Do you know where the letters go?Written guidelines for use.Graded worksheets for this topic available as a separate produc

1st - 2nd

Handwriting

Also included in: Where does the letters go? Bundle : Writing in lines

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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!

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