Paper | The Canvas
September 6, 2020
We don’t always realize the importance of the surface we write on. Paper is an important piece of the puzzle to mastering handwriting. Consider the following: Blank piece of white
Tag: handwriting
Plastic Sleeve Perfection
August 14, 2020
You Will Need: Plastic Sleeves (You can purchase plastic sleeves here on MissMancy’s Shop or comes included in MissMancy’s Handwriting Starter Kit.) Dry Erase Marker (You can purchase dry erase marker here on MissMancy’s Shop or
Weigh Down that Pencil
July 19, 2020
What you will need: Pencil weight (You can purchase here on MissMancy’s Shop or comes included in MissMancy’s Handwriting Starter Kit) Benefits of a Pencil Weight: There is a definite advantage to weighing
Easels and Slant Boards
July 15, 2020
One of the most efficient tools you can purchase to help your child with proper grasp on writing tools is by far an easel! The reason for this is that
10 Things All Teachers Need to Know When Teaching Handwriting
August 3, 2013
I wanted to share a few tips of the trade when teaching handwriting to young children. There are several approaches but mine has always been eclectic and varies greatly depending
Rainbow Words
March 15, 2013
You Will Need: Different colored alphabet stickers Different colored markers Lined paper (you can print here) The Activity: Fun and simple way to work on handwriting skills. I begin by
Erase away errors
July 17, 2012
Erasers Mini Pentel eraser comes included in MissMancy’s Handwriting Starter Kit. Available for purchase on this site. We pay so much attention on handwriting that we forget how important the ERASING is!
The Mechanical Pencil
July 17, 2012
The Special Pencil A mechanical pencil comes included in MissMancy’s Handwriting Starter Kit I don’t know about you but I always love to write with a mechanical pencil! The writing always seams
Elastic Bands
July 17, 2012
Tricks of the trade Comes included in MissMancy’s Handwriting Starter Kit. Available for purchase on this site. We always want children to keep their pencils and crayons in the webspace
Importance of Sitting Posture
July 15, 2012
Start with Stability In therapy we talk about the 90-90-90 rule. This means that when seated at a desk, we want to ensure the following: Feet flat on the floor
Get a Grip on Pencil Grasps
July 15, 2012
Get a Grip on Pencil Grasps I realize through my career in pediatrics that more and more children are referred to OT for poor handwriting. I truly believe that this
Wiggle Pen Tracing
March 1, 2012
You will need: Wiggle pen (Available for purchase here at MissMancy’s AMAZON Shop) Paper and Marker The Activity: This is a great way to strengthen your child’s grasp on a
The Stylus for iPad/iPhone
February 19, 2012
What you will need: Stylus (I like this one by TARGUS…available at Missmancy’s AMAZON Shop) Gripper Tricks of the Trade: iPads and iPhones are wonderful learning tools. They offer many wonderful
Reusable Plastic Pockets
February 16, 2012
You will need: Clear Plastic Sleeve (I purchased this one locally at ACE School Supplies) Clear Plastic sheet protectors (Easier to find…You can purchase at any Office Supply Store) Dry