Pen to Paper Perfection: Ignite Handwriting Excellence in Your Classroom
Handwriting training that promises to give you clarity. Sparks your interest. Gives you strategies to return to your classroom and use immediately.
One day INSET or 90 minute twilight
- Pre Book
- Adults interested in handwriting
- Course by an OT
We'll help take you from an Interested Learner to a Confident Teacher
1. Interested Learner
Who would like to know more about how to improve children's handwriting.
2. Aha Learner
Who understands in greater detail how to help specific children's needs.
3. Skilful Learner
Who learns new writing techniques and strategies.
4. Confident Teacher
Who has a repertoire of skills to help their students improve their writing.
Wouldn't it be great to take your handwriting know-how to the next level?
I get it. Training with an occupational therapist is different. But that is the beauty as well. As a handwriting expert and occupational therapist, I have a unique view on teaching it. My OT training looked at fine motor skills, developmental theory and visual perceptual skills. These are the key skills to good letter formation and faster writing.
I used to work in a school, so I do understand your unique needs. Unlike other OT advice, my approach is for real classrooms. For example, I’ll never suggest using foam on classroom tables to draw letters. I’ll share the latest research. Then, I’ll show you practical strategies that work in your school. This isn’t about telling you how to teach. It’s about sparking ideas and starting talks on how it can be improved.
Whether you work in Reception to Year 11, you’ll find new ideas. They’ll change how you teach handwriting. Ready for those lightbulb moments? Let’s revolutionise handwriting instruction in your school.
Book your training session today. Watch your students’ handwriting flourish!
Our Handwriting Training and Twilight courses covers:
Skilfully given by a qualified Occupational Therapist who is a Handwriting Expert.
Pick 'n' mix training options for full day training
- What to do when they press too heavily or faintly?
- How to improve handwriting speed
- How to help the reluctant writer
- What apps can improve handwriting?
- How to improve handwriting without practising forming a single letter
- Helping a child with dyslexia improve their writing
- Helping a child with dyspraxia improve their writing
- Helping a child with Autism improve their writing
- Helping a child with ADHD improve their writing
- Helping a child with learning difficulties improve their writing
- Understanding what is dysgraphia
- Top 5 strategies for either early years, junior years or teenagers
Read what our teachers and OT's are saying
How do we get started?
1. Book a discovery call (optional)
Most schools when looking for INSET training usually book a discovery call to speak directly to Sheilagh. You can use this this to book it here.
2. Click on the 'Book your...' button below
Here you will be taken to the booking calendar where you can see available time slots. Most schools book 2 terms ahead for INSET training. Our Twilight training is online and is offered per person. If you want a Twilight training session for your school, mention it in the discovery call.
3. Attend the training
For in-person events, all the resources will be given to you on the day. For Twilight training, our training pack will be posted to you. You will need this pack during the training.
4. 7 day - Follow up
Post both events, you can email Sheilagh up to 7 days after the event to ask any follow up questions.
Our price options
- For adults interested in improving handwriting to multiple children
- Instant impact: Classroom ready strategies
- Developmental writing: Insights & techniques
- Confidence boost: Address both writing and self-esteem issues
Frequently asked questions
Our course uses teaching methods from occupational therapy. You’ll learn to spot handwriting issues by using a developmental lens. This will help you address root causes, not just symptoms. This unique method will help you better support your students.
Absolutely! We provide practical assessment tools and checklists. By the course’s end, you’ll confidently know common handwriting issues and their causes. This will allow for better interventions.
Our course uses the latest occupational therapy and motor learning research. You’ll learn new strategies. They focus on the skills for fluid handwriting, not just on practice.
We offer various alternative techniques for easy use in the classroom.
What it will not do is suggest you use unrealistic strategies. For example, shaving foam on tables to learn letter formations. You’ll learn to adapt your teaching to various learning styles and needs. This will boost engagement and success rates.
All our techniques are for use in busy classrooms. We provide quick, simple activities. They can easily fit into your daily routine. You’ll get advice on useful resources and activity sheets. This will make implementation easy and quick.
Absolutely! Our course includes a 7 day follow-up by email component. Here, you can ask for implementation tips and troubleshoot any issues.
Practice time may vary based on your child’s age and needs. Generally, we say to dedicate around 10 to 15 minutes of focused practice each day. This is after they have watched a 5 minute training video. Consistency is the key as it will yield the best results.
Yes. The course has advice for left-handed writers. It covers forming letters, numbers, and math symbols. Most handwriting techniques work for both types of writers. They do not need to be differentiated.
Yes. If you are doing Twilight training all resources are posted before you need them. If you are doing in-person training the resource box for every person will be provided on the day.
