Learn how to build strong pre-writing foundations in preschool and kindergarten using OT-approved strategies that support handwriting success.
Category Archives: Kindergarten Readiness
Fun Friends: The Ultimate Pre-Writing Tool
If youāve ever worked with little ones whoĀ just donāt loveĀ paper and pencil tasks or pre-writing activities, youāre not alone. As a pediatric occupational therapist, Iāve spent years searching for ways to make handwriting prep more engaging, more meaningful ā and most of all, more fun. Thatās exactly why I createdĀ Fun Friends Pre-Writing Buddies, the newest addition to the Fun Strokes Pre-writing Program lineup.
10 Creative Preschool Pre-Writing Activities | Fun Strokes Magnets
Are you searching for preschool fine motor activities, kindergarten readiness ideas, or fun ways to support pre-writing skills at home and in the classroom? The Fun Strokes Pre-Writing Magnet Set is already a favorite among preschool teachers, occupational therapists, and parents who want to make handwriting prep both hands-on and effective.
But hereās the best part ā these magnets can do so much more! You can use them to create playful, skill-building activities that support fine motor development, visual-motor integration, and handwriting readiness in ways kids love.
Here are 10 creative and developmentally appropriate preschool activities that will breathe new life into your pre-writing sessions.
25 Tips to Help Your Child Get Kindergarten Ready + Free Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
As a pediatric occupational therapist, Iāve worked with countless families to help children build the fine motor, emotional, and pre-academic foundations they need to thrive in school. Kindergarten readiness isnāt just about knowing letters and numbersāitās also about having the motor coordination, independence, and confidence to participate, learn, and grow.
In this post, Iām sharing 25 practical, developmentally appropriate tips to help your preschooler prepare for kindergarten successāstarting now! From pencil grasp to scissor skills, social development to routines, youāll find easy ways to support your child at home and make the transition smoother for everyone.