The Handy Learning™ Activities Book is not included in The Write Stuff Workshop but it is highly recommended. It may be ordered online or purchased separately at the workshop.
 

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Handy Learning is a researched, peer-reviewed, and evidence based program that has been proven effective in developing fine motor skills in young children. Handy Learning provides therapists, teachers and parents with fun, engaging activities for fine motor and handwriting development. No need to "make" the child do what is best for them….with Handy Learning, they want to engage and play. Handy Learning is an integrated program that meets the specifications of IDEA guidelines for therapy implementation.

The Handy Learning Activities Book is packed full of fun and engaging activities to develop children's hand skills. In addition, each activity correlates to a curriculum goal. The Handy Learning book provides an overview of hand development and the required Write Stuff for handwriting skills. More than 25 activities for the classroom are provided with pictures and descriptions of each activity. Each activity has:

  • an overall description
  • a list of targeted school- related developmental objectives
  • a list of fine motor development components
  • therapeutic positioning for each activity
  • Clear photographs of the activities in action

Activities are listed in alphabetical order for easy reference. The therapist or teacher can choose the activities for the week for easy set up and implementation.

Reduce inappropriate referrals, re-focus your therapy on hand development instead of handwriting, and have fun in your job again……buy Handy Learning Activities book and you won't be disappointed.

 
 

In addition, the Handy Learning book includes:

  • Easy-to-follow "recipe" for assembling Handy
  • Learning classroom kits
    Special handwriting section for occupational therapists
  • Sample lesson plans that cross-reference real curriculum goals
  • Trouble-shooting ideas and strategies for specific symptoms/classroom performance delays
  • Glossary with defining terms to improve teacher-therapist communication
 

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