Executive Function & Organization
Writing on a slanted surface allows your child’s wrist to extend while the fingers flex and naturally fall into a better writing position. Instead of using a slant board, your child can use a three-inch three-ring binder turned sideways. A rubber band can keep papers from slipping off.
The lower half of the writing area (below the dotted line) is highlighted, indicating how high the lowercase letters should go. This can help kids learn how to form letters of the correct size. You can order the paper from a catalog in a variety of colors. Or you can make your own with a highlighter.
This paper has a rough surface along the lines to provide tactile cues that can help your child stay within the lines. The physical “bump” gives students sensory information on how big to make the letters.
A pencil grip fits over the pencil to position the thumb, index and middle finger correctly. Grasping the pencil properly lets your child write more neatly and more quickly without her hand muscles getting so tired. There are many types of pencil grips, so it’s important to know what your child’s specific needs are.
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