Description of Presentation

This presentation provides guidance for parents to help improve their child's handwriting with specific information on:

• Environment
  
• Exercises for developing hand control
  
• Ideas for improving visual perception
  
• Tips for keeping your child calm and focused during writing activities

The presentation also addresses specific writing concerns, such as:

• Uneven pressure
• Vertical and horizontal deviation
• Cursive
• Writing Vs. Keyboarding

CFK Resources

• Learning Disabilities Resource Guide for families

Books

• Handwriting Without Tears
• Loops and Groups by Benbow (cursive)

Websites (to purchase materials)*

• Abilitations
• Discount School Supply Furniture
• Fun and Function
• Oriental Trading Company

*Note: Connecting for Kids does not endorse any of the businesses listed in the resources. These websites were offered by the presenter as possible sources for handwriting materials. Other sources may exist.

Computer Games

• www.eyecanlearn.com
• www.freetypinggames.net
• www.typing.com