Where Learning Meets Play, One Stroke at a Time!

Welcome to Fun Strokes!

At Fun Strokes, we believe that learning should be as playful as it is purposeful. Our mission is to provide you with the tools, resources, and inspiration to help children build the essential fine motor skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Created by a passionate pediatric occupational therapist, Fun Strokes combines professional expertise with creativity to simplify the complex world of fine motor development and handwriting readiness. Whether you’re a therapist, teacher, parent, or caregiver, Fun Strokes is here to support you in empowering children to succeed—one stroke at a time.

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The Fun Strokes Program is a line of innovative products purposefully designed by me, a pediatric occupational therapist, to help kids build the skills needed for handwriting success. The trailblazing Fun Strokes pre-writing program was thoughtfully crafted to allow children of all abilities access. The program boasts the popular pre-writing magnets that are one of a kind! Fun Strokes products embody learning aids and supports to meet the diverse needs of most learners. All items are simple and easy to use and can be implemented by therapists, teachers, and parents alike. Get children ready for the handwriting demands of kindergarten and beyond by using this fun and engaging pre-writing program.

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Hey there, I’m Linda – Queen of juggling! When the sun’s up, I’m a school-based occupational therapist on a mission to help young minds conquer challenges and unlock their full potential. When the sun sets, I proudly wear the title of a mom, gracefully navigating the wild world of parenting two teenagers! Believe it or not, I’m not stopping there – I’m also an author and a blogger, all about empowering kids to shatter barriers.

My heart finds its home at the beach, my true happy place. I also love the rush of a good workout, so you’ll find me at the gym trying to get it in! I also love long walks or hikes in nature. I’m happy to have you here on my site! I hope that you find something meaningful and helpful that you can take with you.

Linda Craig Dennis M.Ed., OTR/L
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The Fun Strokes blog provides valuable information for therapists, teachers, and parents who work with or have preschool-aged through school-aged children. Knowledge gained from over two decades of experience working as a pediatric occupational therapist is shared via topic-specific posts. My goal is to serve as a go-to source of reliable information about fine motor skills, sensory processing skills, attending skills, and many more topics of interest for those who care for or work with children. I hope you’ll Join the Fun Strokes community, where it’s all about helping children succeed in fun and engaging ways. Enter your email address to follow my blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

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New Product! Fun Friends Pre-writing Buddies

Kids can create endless combinations, build characters, and draw story scenes, and here’s the best part: using simple pre-writing strokes!

Fun Friends: The Ultimate Pre-Writing Tool

If you’ve ever worked with little ones who just don’t love paper and pencil tasks or pre-writing activities, you’re not alone. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I’ve spent years searching for ways to make handwriting prep more engaging, more meaningful — and most of all, more fun. That’s exactly why I created Fun Friends Pre-Writing Buddies, the newest…

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Curious about the dos and don’ts of tracing? Dive into my latest posts for expert tips and insights!

Why You Should Use Caution When Having Kids Trace

Teaching children how to write is an exciting milestone, but not without challenges. Many parents and educators turn to tracing as a go-to method for teaching kids how to form letters and shapes. However, while tracing may seem straightforward and effective, it can sometimes do more harm than good—especially for children with poor visual motor…

by Linda Craig Dennis January 11, 2025January 11, 2025

How Do You Know When Tracing Is The Right Option?

As a pediatric OT, I’m not a huge fan of tracing, sometimes, it’s a necessary step to help kids learn how to write. But how do you know when tracing is the right option? Tracing is most effective when…

by Linda Craig Dennis January 18, 2025January 18, 2025