Pencil Grasp Interventions, Video, & Tracking Tools: Ages 3-8
Print Path OT
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PreK - 2nd
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Print Path OT
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Description
As a school-based Occupational Therapist, the most frequent issue teachers ask me about is pencil grasp. “Is this grasp OK?”, “What should I do about this grasp?” “Should I give my student a pencil gripper?” “What pencil gripper should I use?”
Which pencil grasps are OK?
You may be surprised to learn that there are at least five different pencil grasps which research has shown to be fully functional. Children who use these grasps can write with enough speed, and without increased fatigue or discomfort.
What interferes with developing a functional pencil grasp?
Learn about the four major reasons that a child may struggle with acquiring a mature pencil grasp and what you can do to address the causes.
What else can I do to change a child’s Pencil grip?
Learn 10 therapeutic OT tips and tricks to modify a child’s pencil grasp.
Who will benefit from this Product?
This product includes information valuable for entry-level occupational therapists, as well as teachers, special education professionals, interventionists, homeschool parents, and parents, committed to helping their child learn to use a functional pencil grasp.
This product gives you:
☑︎ What grasps look like in the major three categories
☑︎ Why some grasps are more advantageous than others
☑︎ What ages typically developing children are using these three types of grasp
Then
☑︎ What four main factors interfere with pencil grasp development
☑︎ What parents and teachers can do to address those factors
Specifics
☑︎ What tips and tricks do OTs use to support the highest level of grip a child is able to use
☑︎ When should pencil grippers be used
Video
☑︎ Therapeutic techniques in use.
Tracking Tools
☑︎ Track the pencil grasps of all the children in your classroom or just one individual child, all on one sheet.
Printable Intervention Tools Shown in Video & Pictures
☑︎ Donut Store Activity
☑︎ Color Sight Words by Code
☑︎ Alphabet writing
See the product preview for additional details.
Once you purchase this product open your PDF in Acrobat Reader version 9.0 or later to view videos.
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Comments... Love 'Em!!
Your feedback brightens my day and helps me to continually improve PrintPath products. If you download this product, I'd appreciate it if you'd leave a comment. Thanks!!
Product License
Unlimited copies for you and your students. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends or fellow teachers.
Which pencil grasps are OK?
You may be surprised to learn that there are at least five different pencil grasps which research has shown to be fully functional. Children who use these grasps can write with enough speed, and without increased fatigue or discomfort.
What interferes with developing a functional pencil grasp?
Learn about the four major reasons that a child may struggle with acquiring a mature pencil grasp and what you can do to address the causes.
What else can I do to change a child’s Pencil grip?
Learn 10 therapeutic OT tips and tricks to modify a child’s pencil grasp.
Who will benefit from this Product?
This product includes information valuable for entry-level occupational therapists, as well as teachers, special education professionals, interventionists, homeschool parents, and parents, committed to helping their child learn to use a functional pencil grasp.
This product gives you:
☑︎ What grasps look like in the major three categories
☑︎ Why some grasps are more advantageous than others
☑︎ What ages typically developing children are using these three types of grasp
Then
☑︎ What four main factors interfere with pencil grasp development
☑︎ What parents and teachers can do to address those factors
Specifics
☑︎ What tips and tricks do OTs use to support the highest level of grip a child is able to use
☑︎ When should pencil grippers be used
Video
☑︎ Therapeutic techniques in use.
Tracking Tools
☑︎ Track the pencil grasps of all the children in your classroom or just one individual child, all on one sheet.
Printable Intervention Tools Shown in Video & Pictures
☑︎ Donut Store Activity
☑︎ Color Sight Words by Code
☑︎ Alphabet writing
See the product preview for additional details.
Once you purchase this product open your PDF in Acrobat Reader version 9.0 or later to view videos.
Freebies and Discounts!
Follow PrintPath on TeachersPayTeachers.com to stay updated on discounts and freebies. New products will be offered for free on occasion or discounted at up to 50% for the first 24 hours.
Comments... Love 'Em!!
Your feedback brightens my day and helps me to continually improve PrintPath products. If you download this product, I'd appreciate it if you'd leave a comment. Thanks!!
Product License
Unlimited copies for you and your students. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends or fellow teachers.
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31 pages
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