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Occupational Therapy Support Resources 

Many of our students receive occupational therapy or benefit from additional support with focus, organization, and fine motor skills. These resources are designed to support those same skills at home, make it easier for children to stay regulated, engaged, and successful during learning. 

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Fine Motor and Hand Strength 

Builds strength for writing, cutting, and daily tasks

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Therapy Putty

Strengthens hand muscles needed for writing, cutting, and every day tasks. 

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Pencil Grips

Helps students hold a pencil correctly and comfortably. 

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Busy Boards
Helps students practice real-life skills while strengthening fine motor control and coordination.

Handwriting and Writing Support 

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Pre-K

Focus:

  • Pre-writing strokes (lines, curves, shapes)

  • Hand strength and grip development

  • Introduction to letters through tracing

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Kindergarten

Focus:

  • Proper letter formation (uppercase and lowercase)

  • Pencil grip and control

  • Writing simple words

  • Beginning spacing awareness

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1st Grade

Focus:

  • Consistent letter formation

  • Writing complete sentences

  • Spacing between words

  • Proper use of capital letters and punctuation

Handwriting Without Tears

A structured, research-based program that teaches handwriting in a simple, effective way.

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2nd Grade

Focus:

  • Improving neatness and alignment

  • Writing longer sentences and short paragraphs

  • Consistent spacing and sizing

  • Writing stamina

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3rd Grade

Focus:

  • Introduction to cursive (in many schools)

  • Increasing writing fluency

  • Writing longer responses

  • Maintaining readability

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4th Grade

Focus:

  • Writing fluency and endurance

  • Neatness and consistency

  • Paragraph writing and note-taking

  • Cursive practice 

Not sure which tools are the right fit?

Reach out and I'll help you find the best resources for your child's grade level and goals.

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