Ready Set Write OT

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The DASH-2 handwriting assessment has 4 new sentences for students to copy, reducing practice effects and enables repeat assessments. Having multiple sentence options makes it more difficult for students to memorise the text or become overly familiar with the task, preserving the validity of the assessment.

For anyone who has done a DASH handwriting assessment.….

Don't throw away your bubble wrap! Popping bubble wrap is a fun and simple way to strengthen little thumb and finger muscles, helping develop the hand strength needed for everyday tasks like handwriting—so let the popping begin!

Do you have some bubble wrap lying around from Christmas packaging? Don't throw it away! It's a great way for your kids to strengthen thumb and finger muscles! Pop away!!

Who knew an old egg carton could build so many important skills? Tearing apart the sections strengthens little fingers while developing bilateral coordination, in-hand manipulation and the functional tripod grasp needed for handwriting. Ask your little one to tear the pieces small enough for a worm to eat and then throw it into your worm farm or compost.

Look at the amazing progress this 10 year old, year 4 student, has made in only 9 sessions. Utilising dotted thirds paper, some explicit instruction on efficient letter formation, correct placement on the lines and appropriate spacing, his handwriting is now legible.

Check out this little superstar's handwriting! His mum just shared his Santa letter, and it is just incredible. The first photo is what he produced at our initial assessment and you can see his amazing progress in a short time. His mum reported that improving his handwriting has made such a 'big positive impact on his confidence.' Santa will be so proud, as I am!

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/708131/primary-school-returns-to-pen-and-paper-after-ditching-ipads

Primary school returns to pen and paper after ditching iPads A primary school that was an early adopter of iPads in class has ditched the technology, returning to pen and paper for its youngest students.

Why Technology in Schools Is A Catastrophe.... In her speech at ARC 2026, actress and campaigner Sophie Winkleman delivered a powerful critique of screens, EdTech, and AI in education, arguing that the technologies reshaping childhood are also undermining imagination, concentration, and deep thinking. Drawing on neuroscience, educational research, and examples from schools around the world, she makes the case for books, handwriting, human teachers, and an “analog education” in a digital age. Watch her full speech at the link in our bio 🔔

This practical, 50-min, evidence-informed presentation is designed to help adults confidently support children who are struggling with handwriting. Ideal for teachers, parents, occupational therapists, education support staff, and other professionals working with primary school aged children, this presentation explores the underlying skills required for successful handwriting and provides clear, realistic strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Handwriting Intervention for Primary School Aged Children "Handwriting Intervention for Primary School Aged Children” is a practical, evidence-informed video presentation designed to help adults confidently support children who are struggling with handwriting. Ideal for teachers, parents, occupational thera...