handwriting without tears preK

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Ot has recommended this for dd3 in her report. Have found thier website but can't see how this is vastly different from the norm? Is it just that they start writing in capitals? School won't like it, big thing at reception evening was the importance of NOT writing in capitals. Or is there not much actual writing at preK level anyway help!

Am also interested in this! OT recommended it for dd2 who is also about to start reception in Sept (I'm guessing like your dd).

I mentioned it at school and they have not used it with any other children and the teacher did the expected roll of the eyes and dismissive grunt when I explained it starts with capitals!

Sorry, not much help to you, but interested what we may be able to find out from others! What are your dd's difficulties?

It is very tactile, using wooden shapes to form letters and also tracing them on a slate and in sand. My daughter wrote her name for the first time after making them with the shapes. We used it at home only and I probably could have used it more.

We used it too and found it useful-school fine with it once OT went in to explain-uses lots of wooden shapes and chalkboards to write then wipe off the letters-apparently children can usually easily go on to lower case letters once they have mastered capitals but we arent there yet so cant for sure say its true!!

We used it too and found it useful-school fine with it once OT went in to explain-uses lots of wooden shapes and chalkboards to write then wipe off the letters-apparently children can usually easily go on to lower case letters once they have mastered capitals but we arent there yet so cant for sure say its true!!

thanks oddgirl and vjg13, that's good to know. I'm struggling to see the relevance to dd3 as she still can't hold a pencil properly (also one of her targets) I guess it's more pre writing skills in her case then? Tactile stuff will be good for her, although her eyesight is rubbish so whatever they use will need to be big. I'm guessing it will work on making her more aware of letters and reading as well which has to be a good thing! Is this usually done on a 1:1 basis would you know?

nuru, yes dd3 starts reception in september too. It'll be interesting to see how it goes for you as well. Haven't been able to talk to school as we got the report yesterday, can't get hold of the ot either for a while. I'm expecting a similar reception when I speak to school but the ot has said in her report she will be going into school to do some training. Dd3 has a genetic condition which means her brain didn't form properly, she has visual and hearing impairment, learning difficulties, SaL problems, physical difficulties, dietry issues, all sorts really! Bit worried about how she'll cope with reception, she managed nursery ok but it's a bit if a jump up I think. What does your dd2 think of it all?

Big car, the shapes are large and from the description of your little girl it does sound as if it may be useful for her.

thanks, that's good to know