The basic lines and shapes, like circles and crosses, that children learn before letters. Mastering these strokes makes learning to write the alphabet much easier and less frustrating.




Added Jan 23 · Ages 3+Resistance Trace BagPre WritingFinger IsolationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Corn Kernels · Markers · Plastic Container · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 7 · Ages 3+Water Wipe TracingPre WritingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Chalk · Chalk Board · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterPre WritingBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Apr 3 · Ages 3+Snowflake SistersPre WritingBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper · Salt · Sand · Scissors
Added Mar 24 · Ages 6+Secret MessagePre WritingCore StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Fabric · Paper Towels
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Tracing StencilsPre WritingBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand Coordination+2 moreYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Construction Paper · Finger Paint
Added Jul 12 · Ages 3 to 5Ice PaintingPre WritingSensory ProcessingTripod GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Tempera Paint
Added May 18 · Ages 1 to 5Tactile PaintPre WritingFinger IsolationSensory ProcessingVisual MotorYou'll need: Food Coloring · Shaving Cream · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Your Very Own Fish TankPre WritingBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Oats · Scissors
Added Dec 20 · Ages 1 to 5Drawing in the SandPre WritingYou'll need: Container · Plastic Container · Sand · Straws
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3+ChalkdrawPre WritingCrossing MidlineProximal StabilityTripod Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Chalk · Magnadoodle
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Textured Paper PaintingPre WritingBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+5 moreYou'll need: Finger Paint · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Squirt Bottle · Tempera PaintWhile these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Pre Writing, we invite you to connect with us.
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