LWTears Blog

6 Transition Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Valerie Zaryczny August 13, 2020 0

If you’ve been around kids for a while, or have your own, you know that transitioning between activities and locations can be challenging for toddlers and preschool aged children. Think about how...Continue reading

Ask the Experts

Ask an OT | Pencil pressure, learning cursive, and hand strength

Katrina Erickson August 11, 2020 0

Ask an OT is a monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents, and OTs, like you! This month we’re addressing how to build appropriate pencil pressure,...Continue reading

Edtech

Keyboarding Skills: Building a Strong Foundation

Denise Donica August 4, 2020 0

Keyboarding skills, formerly known as typing, were previously taught in middle or high school. However, as we have become more reliant on technology in everyday life, it is becoming increasingly...Continue reading

Teaching Tips

Top 5 Reasons You Need Handwriting

Zoë Maurer July 30, 2020 0

Children who learn good handwriting habits in the early grades develop the ability to communicate effectively as they share their thoughts and creativity on paper, ultimately shaping confident...Continue reading