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A high school student recently shared their use of AI that, in our opinion, was pretty brilliant. The student would upload their essay or assignment that they wrote independently into ChatGPT as well as the teacher's rubric for that assignment, The student asked ChatGPT to give feedback and areas they could improve upon based on the rubric feedback. What is interesting about this student's experience is that their former school supported this use of AI, whereas their new scho

These classics and creative picks are our favorite handwriting and fine motor games for playfully improving those important skills for handwriting.

Want to combine holiday gifts with handwriting magic? These handwriting practice tools are fun and effective for thoughtful gifts!

If your child struggles with reading, writing, or spelling, you’ve probably heard the terms dyslexia vs dysgraphia. While these two learning differences are often mentioned together (and sometimes even confused with one another) they each affect different aspects of learning. Understanding how they overlap and how they differ can help you better support your child both at home and in school. 💡 What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that primarily

It’s no secret that handwriting can be tough for kids, especially after a long day at school! When children sit for hours, their bodies (and brains!) need a little time to reset before diving into handwriting practice. That’s why we always make time for movement before handwriting sessions - and I encourage parents to do the same at home. Movement helps kids shake off extra energy , organize their sensory systems , and feel more focused and calm . The perfect recipe for prod

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While handwriting is a vital component in a child's literacy, decoding (including reading and understanding) and encoding (including...

Handwriting and autism comes with its own set up challenges. Discover strategies (that actually work) to help autistic students build confident writing skills!

Uncover the true meaning behind a twice exceptional student, how it impacts their writing and 3 ways to help them become a confident in their literacy.

Discover how written expression challenges (including dysgraphia) can impact a student's academic performance and learn how targeted interventions can help!

Find out the key differences between dysgraphia vs dyslexia, when a student's struggles can be considered an SLD and the possible academic implications.

Letter reversals in young children's handwriting (writing "b" as "d" or "3" as "E") often cause concern for parents. Here's the truth:...

Discover how low muscle tone impacts student handwriting + hands-on strategies for classroom accommodations and other ways to support!

Understand the cognitive load of writing​ by hand and how handwriting tasks vary in cognitive demands. Plus, how these insights impact the best teaching methods.

Creating an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires a comprehensive understanding of a student’s unique needs, abilities, and preferences, and prior history. Traditionally, IEP assessments have focused on identifying deficits and areas requiring support. However, the growing adoption of a person-centered approach is revolutionizing how we assess and support students with disabilities and various learning differences. This approach emphasizes understanding th

It seems there are two camps: one that believes we should push handwriting earlier (and start with handwriting for pre-k children) due to the rising expectations of Kindergarten and early elementary school, and one that believes we should let children at their own pace taking the wait and see approach. But which is "RIGHT"?! As you might guess, there is not a "right" or "wrong" answer here... and neither camp is the best. What I like to do is take the approach of BOTH! L

The answer. Yes and No. AKA, it depends! When it comes to learning differences such as dysgraphia, finding the right accommodations is...

You’ve heard the pushback… well, they will have to type everything eventually so why worry about their poor handwriting?!  OR, everything...

I talk a LOT about cognitive load!! During post-assessment follow-up calls, during teacher trainings, during parent education course. ...

In the realm of child development and education, two vital services stand out: pediatric occupational therapy (OT) and tutoring. While...