After you have identified and started to address the root issue interfering with pencil grasp, see Part 1 & 2, you can apply a variety of strategies to specifically facilitate and teach pencil grasp.
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Part 2. Factors Interfering With Pencil Grasp Development: Addressing The Root of the Problem
The four main factors that interfere with pencil grasp development and what parents and teachers can do to address those factors.
Part 1. Understanding and Supporting Pencil Grasp Development: 3 – 6 years
Understanding and Supporting Pencil Grasp Development: 3 – 6 years First off, this first installment of a 3-part blog post will explore What grasps look like in the major three categories. Why some grasps are more advantageous than others. What ages typically-developing children are using these three types of grasp.
Positive Behavioral Supports for PreK Classrooms
As I began working on a new Visual Schedule project for pre-K, I did a little digging into research-based practices to support positive behaviors in preschool classrooms. What did I find? READ MORE!
How to Make & Use Gel Bags
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Using Calendars: Number Fluency, Handwriting Skills, and Time Concepts
I used calendars with many of my students this past year and I would like to share a couple short stories. Read more ➔
Using Play-Based Activities to Overcome Oral Defensiveness, Food Aversions & Texture Sensitivities
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Autism & Learning to Use a Public Restroom: Tips for Parents and Teachers
How to make the process of using new bathrooms fun, interesting, and successful!