August Handwriting Ideas
Some August handwriting ideas just for you I find August one of those funny months which is why I have created these August handwriting ideas.
Explore expert blogs on handwriting for children and teens aged 6 to 16.
Written by an occupational therapist, these posts help you improve your child’s writing speed, legibility, and enjoyment. Find OT-led strategies, speed drills, and free quizzes — all designed to make handwriting easier and more rewarding.
Does my teenage child have writers ache?
Writers ache? What is this? We can all worry when a child says that the hand or arm hurts when they’re writing. But is it
July handwriting ideas for kids – A parents guide
Schools out! Summer is beginning across the northern hemisphere. Here are your July handwriting ideas. I know for some pupils in the UK they have
June handwriting ideas for kids – A parents guide
Let the sunny days start to appear with these June handwriting ideas For many, June is considered summer, barbecue season starts, and the summer wardrobe
May handwriting ideas for kids – A parents guide
May Day fun and May handwriting ideas May Day is a special time in the UK where traditional spring time folk festivals occur. I have
Using movement breaks when teaching handwriting
Movement breaks is a term used within the classroom to give a physical activity break to a child. The aim is to help them to
April handwriting ideas – A parents quick guide
Some stunning April handwriting ideas for you April maybe the month of April showers but it is also the month where good things are happening
The ultimate guide to picking a handwriting tutor
Finding a handwriting tutor In this post, I’ll give you a complete guide to how to find a handwriting tutor that best meets your child’s
How to motivate children to write
How to motivate children Handwriting practice for kids can be tedious, but with my ‘fortune jar’ technique, you can motivate children to write by adding
Is there a happy ending for children with hypermobility?
Hypermobility and how you can help If you saw a child with hypermobility would you know what it is or what you can do to
Awesome Tip: How wall paper makes writing fantastic
Discover how using wall paper makes writing just marvellous Here’s another one of my children’s handwriting activities that will make practice for kids truly fun!
Improve handwriting by practising on different surfaces
How to improve handwriting in different ways Aside from paper and pencil, there are a variety of writing surfaces you can introduce your child to.
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- Motivation and Mindset (3)
- Parent Support & Guidance (6)
- Writing Posture (1)
Hello, I’m Sheilagh
I’m a children’s occupational therapist and handwriting expert. I know how to improve handwriting whilst keeping it fun.
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