Fun tips, tools, and resources to build children's fine motor skills.

Fun Strokes is your go-to site for information, inspiration, and resources that have been thoughtfully created and curated to equip children with the tools they need to be successful in school and life. Fun Strokes was developed by me, a pediatric occupational therapist, to facilitate understanding and insight into the very complex area of fine motor skill development. Fun Strokes is for therapists, teachers, parents, and anyone passionate about helping children.

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The Fun Strokes Program is a line of innovative products purposefully designed by me, a pediatric occupational therapist, to help children build fine motor skills. 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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