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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 b/d Reversals and Confusion (Digital/ Online Activity)

b/d Reversals and Confusion (Digital/ Online Activity)

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WriteAbility
Do you need something fun to challenge your child and engage them during homework? Teachers looking for less printing, laminating, and less time preparing activities?  Then our new WriteAbility Digital Online games are meant for you. Two letters that often cause most reversals or confusion are the  'b' and ' d' sounds. To prevent letter confusion and reversals, this resource was created by an  occupational therapist and focuses on visual and auditory perception exercises to consolidate the lette
Preview of Number Concepts: Before and After.

Number Concepts: Before and After.

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WriteAbility
Number Concepts: Before and After, is a digital (online activity) compiled by an occupational therapist to develop number sense in young children (age 4 to 8). Number sense is a group of skills that allow kids to work with numbers. Number Sense includes skills such as:· Understanding quantities. · Ability to rote count · Form numbers correctly · Grasping concepts like more and less, and larger and smaller. · Understanding symbols representing quantities (7 means the same thing as seven). · Makin
Preview of Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing: Poster Combo

Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing: Poster Combo

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WriteAbility
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 Number Reversals: The story of numbers 1 to 10.
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Number Reversals: The story of numbers 1 to 10.

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WriteAbility
The product was developed to prevent the reversal of numbers . Aimed at foundation phase learners. this program focuses on teaching the correct method for forming each of the numbers utilizing an animation video and worksheets for consolidation. It includes the story of numbers 1 to 10 as well as a strategy for the prevention of reversal of numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 10. Presentation is practical, child-directed, and lots of fun.
Preview of Number Reversals: Therapeutic Program (Worksheets)

Number Reversals: Therapeutic Program (Worksheets)

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WriteAbility
The product was developed to prevent the reversal of numbers. Aimed at foundation phase learners. This program focuses on teaching the correct method for forming each of the numbers utilizing an animation video and worksheets for consolidation. Animation video is available as a separate product. The video includes the story of numbers 1 to 10 as well as a strategy for the prevention of reversal of numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 10. Presentation is practical, child-directed, and lots of fun. (V
Preview of Handwriting: Writing in lines (Worksheets)

Handwriting: Writing in lines (Worksheets)

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Graded therapeutic worksheets, specifically for children struggling with writing in lines and orientating letters correctly in lines when writing. Can be used in conjunction with classroom activities or remedial intervention (2 D Spatial planning difficulties) Includes: Printable worksheets and semi-concrete activities. Can be used as an home program by parents or therapists. Educational video that supports this product is available as a separate product
Preview of Let's get moving: Gross Motor Activity for the classroom.

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
Preview of Handwriting: Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing.

Handwriting: Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing.

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WriteAbility
Ergonomic considerations for comfortable writing including pencil grip, page positioning for left and right handed individuals as well as sitting posture. Includes 5 printable posters
Preview of Visual Perception: Spatial Awareness and Orientation. Nr.1 (Digital Activity).

Visual Perception: Spatial Awareness and Orientation. Nr.1 (Digital Activity).

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WriteAbility
Spatial Awareness and Orientation  is an  online (digital) activity.  NO printing needed.Children learn best when tasks are introduced in a fun and age-appropriate way. What is more, fun to practice creating short words during an online game ? This Spatial Awareness Activity resource is designed to support children's spatial perceptual development. Spatial awareness is knowing where your body is in space in relation to objects or other people. To have good spatial awareness, you also need to un
Preview of Number Concepts: More of Less (Digital Online Activity)

Number Concepts: More of Less (Digital Online Activity)

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WriteAbility
Number Concepts: More or Less. (BOOM CARDS) is a digital (ONLINE activity) compiled by an occupational therapist to develop number sense in young learners (age 4 to 8). NO printing needed. Number sense is a group of skills that allow kids to work with numbers.  The resource includes skills such as:· Understanding quantities. · Ability to rote count · Form numbers correctly · Grasping concepts like more and less, and larger and smaller.· Understanding symbols that represent quantities (7 means t
Preview of Fun with Numbers: Subtraction (Digital /Online Activity).

Fun with Numbers: Subtraction (Digital /Online Activity).

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WriteAbility
Fun with Numbers: Subtraction is a fun digital (online) activity compiled by an occupational therapist to develop number sense (subtraction of number concepts smaller than 5, in young children. (age 4 to 8). Number sense is a group of skills that allow kids to work with numbers. It includes skills such as:• Understanding quantities. • Ability to rote count • Form numbers correctly • Grasping concepts like more and less, and larger and smaller. • Understanding symbols representing quantities (7 m
Preview of Fun with Sounds: End Sounds (Digital Activity Boom Cards)

Fun with Sounds: End Sounds (Digital Activity Boom Cards)

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WriteAbility
This fun self-correcting activity is played online on the Boom Learning platform and aims to consolidate end sounds and letter recognition in a game format. This game introduces end sounds, expands vocabulary, and develops auditory and visual perceptual abilities as well as critical thinking. It can be played independently depending on the child's age and skill level. It consists of 30 task cards that can be played online or printed for classroom use (optional). It's fun and easy to use. Age
Preview of Fun with Middle Sounds: Digital (online) activity.

Fun with Middle Sounds: Digital (online) activity.

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Fun with Middle Sounds: Digital (online) activity. NO PRINTING needed!This fun self-correcting activity is played online on the Boom Learning platform and aims to consolidate middle sounds and letter recognition in a game format. This game introduces middle sounds, expands vocabulary, and develops auditory and visual perceptual abilities as well as critical thinking. It can be played independently depending on the child's age and skill level. It consists of 30 task cards that can be played on
Preview of Fun with Visual Sequencing: Digital Activity (Boom Cards)

Fun with Visual Sequencing: Digital Activity (Boom Cards)

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WriteAbility
Visual Sequencing refers to our ability to perceive items in a specific order and remember that sequence. This skill is essential for visual and language development and is needed for reading, spelling (organizing letters in a particular order), and mathematical operations. This resource includes various activities to practice sequential visual perceptual skills needed for early perceptual and cognitive development. Self-correcting activity. This fun activity is played online on the Boom Learnin
Preview of Visual Perceptual Skills: Form Constancy and Figure Ground (Digital Activity)

Visual Perceptual Skills: Form Constancy and Figure Ground (Digital Activity)

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Form Constancy and Figure Ground is an  online (digital) activity.  NO printing needed.Figure-ground perception is the ability to see an object in a busy background. This skill allows us to distinguish, segregate, isolate or find things or stimuli in varying environments. Correctly processing our visual figure-ground helps to organize the information we see in our environment. This can include faces, figures, objects, landscapes, and letters or numbers and words. This Figure-Ground and Form Cons
Preview of Fun with Sounds: I can read and spell. (Digital/ Online Activity).

Fun with Sounds: I can read and spell. (Digital/ Online Activity).

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WriteAbility
Fun with Sounds: I can read and spell. (Digital/ Online Activity) NO PRINTING needed!This fun self-correcting activity is played online on the Boom Learning platform and aims to consolidate beginning, middle and end sounds, letter recognition and writing 3 letter words from memory, in a game format. The resource introduces beginning, middle and end sounds, expands vocabulary, and develops auditory and visual perceptual abilities) as well as critical thinking. It can be played independently depe
Preview of Fun with Words: Build 3-letter words. (Digital Activity: Boom Cards)

Fun with Words: Build 3-letter words. (Digital Activity: Boom Cards)

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WriteAbility
Fun with Words: Build 3-letter words  is a online (digital activity) NO printing needed.Children learn best when tasks are introduced in a fun and age-appropriate way. What is more, fun to practice creating short words during an online game ? This resource was developed by an occupational therapist and aims to develop letter/sound recognition, word building, and visual and auditory skills in an age-appropriate way. This fun activity is played online on the Boom Learning platform. It aims to c
Preview of Visual Perception: Form Constancy and Spatial Planning. Nr.3 (Digital Activity).

Visual Perception: Form Constancy and Spatial Planning. Nr.3 (Digital Activity).

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WriteAbility
Visual Form Constancy and Spatial Planning is an  online (digital) activity.  NO printing needed.Children learn best when tasks are introduced in a fun and age-appropriate way. What is more, fun to practice creating short words during an online game ? This Spatial Planning Tangram resource is designed to support children's spatial perceptual development. It was created by an occupational therapist and includes a variety of tangram activities. It provides lots of opportunities to develop spatial
Preview of Visual Perception: Visual Memory.

Visual Perception: Visual Memory.

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WriteAbility
Do you need something fun to challenge your child and engage them during homework? Need activities to consolidate skills? Teachers looking for less printing, laminating, and less time preparing activities?  Then our new WriteAbility Digital Online games are meant for you. Visual perception is the brain's ability to receive, interpret, and act upon visual stimuli. Visual memory is the ability to remember a specific shape, letter, number, word or object when removed from your visual field. This is
Preview of Number Concepts 1-10 Digital Activity (Boom cards)

Number Concepts 1-10 Digital Activity (Boom cards)

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WriteAbility
Fun with numbers; NUMBER CONCEPTS (1-10). (BOOM CARDS) is a digital (ONLINE activity) compiled by an occupational therapist to develop number sense in young learners (age 4 to 8). NO printing needed. Number sense is a group of skills that allow kids to work with numbers.  The resource includes skills such as:· Understanding quantities. · Ability to rote count · Form numbers correctly · Grasping concepts like more and less, and larger and smaller. · Understanding symbols that represent quantitie
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About the store

Experience

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