Back to School Camp
Handwriting in Nature
With online learning and a Common Core Curriculum that has abandoned formal handwriting instruction, many children are lacking the fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and basic foundational lessons needed for pencil grasp and legible handwriting.
Occupational therapy referrals are currently on the rise. A large amount of referrals come from concerned teachers observing students who struggle to keep up with their peers and daily class work. In many cases, they just need explicit handwriting instruction.
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Children need the ability to form legible letters without conscious effort so they can think about what they want to say instead of "how" to write the words. When letter formation is automatic, less working memory is needed and expression can flow freely.
Lead by a school-based occupational therapist
What the hand does, the mind remembers.
~Maria Montessori
A small group tutoring approach that supports individual learning stages and needs.
Pre-K
Kindergarten Readiness
1st - 3rd grade
Homeschool Pods &
Enrichment
Evidence-
based
Handwriting
Curriculum
Fine-Motor
Skills
Whole-Body
Approach
Social
Skills
Building
Approach
FUNdamentals Handwriting camp is an outdoor, play-based experience that engages your child in the essential foundations needed for handwriting.
A multi-sensory approach is used to motivate and fully immerse your child. Lessons from Handwriting Without Tears and Size Matters Handwriting Program (both developed by occupational therapists) are utilized throughout camp.
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We use natural resources - sticks, mud, rocks, and clay to learn letter formation and strengthen fine motor skills. Traditional pencil and paper along with whiteboards, chalkboards, and doodle boards are also used to support retention. A small group approach provides social connection and modeling to encourage new challenges. Our end of session free play inspires children to explore, challenge their body, and have fun while building skills.
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A small group approach enables us to give your child focused support and individual attention. ​
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All materials are provided.