Episodes

  • The one about tracing

    The one about tracing
    Jan 24 2024
    In this episode we talk about the good, bad and ugly of using tracing and some alternatives.
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    10 mins
  • The one about seating

    The one about seating
    Oct 7 2023
    In this episode we get back into the swing of the classroom by talking about how desk size can impact students attention as well as their handwriting. Also tips on how to figure out if your seats are the right fit!
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    8 mins
  • The One About Executive Functioning

    The One About Executive Functioning
    Apr 1 2023
    In this episode we talk about how executive functioning impacts handwriting. What ideas we have to improve executive functioning and where in the brain executive functioning takes place.
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    6 mins
  • The one about Pre-writing

    The one about Pre-writing
    Mar 5 2023
    IN this episode we discuss the pieces necessary for student to become successful writers. This is a more general episode that puts together pieces we have discussed in previous episodes. It also discusses the controversy around tracing letters.
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    8 mins
  • The one about visual motor

    The one about visual motor
    Feb 4 2023
    In this episode we talk about how visual motor is processed, what activities can help improve visual motor and what the corpus callosum is.
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    7 mins
  • The one about body awareness

    The one about body awareness
    Dec 17 2022
    IN this episode we look at the impact of body awareness on handwriting. We also discuss ideas to use in the classroom and the ideas a peripersonal space.
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    7 mins
  • The one about Fine Motor Fundamentals

    The one about Fine Motor Fundamentals
    Nov 21 2022
    In this episode we dive into the beginning of fine motor development. There are tips for the classroom as well as new ways to think about how we are teaching writing to younger students.
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    11 mins
  • The One About Reflexes

    The One About Reflexes
    Oct 16 2022
    In this podcast we explore what is meant by "unintegrated reflexes" and how they are a common culprit in students attention and fine motor difficulties. Understanding what Primitive reflexes are and how they impact students can be a key to staff being able to adapt or help students who may have residual reflexes.
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    17 mins