Sensory activities from School OT Casey Halper, that would benefit children with or without sensory processing issues. 

Taken from: http://mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/99-sensory-activities-for-any-child

An article from OT Deanna Macioce that describes the physical and cognitive processes that make up handwriting.

Taken from Southpaw Enterprises Pawprint Newsletter February 2015

Adequate core strength is imperative in order for children to have neat handwriting.  Here are some fun activities to try with your child at home to build core strength.

Why playing on the monkey bars is essential to develop fine motor skills

Taken from:   http://movingsmartblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/m-is-for-monkeybars-getting-ready-for.html

Here are some ways to help your child have proper posture and hold the pencil correctly before beginning to write.

Taken from the Handwriting Without Tears program

What is W-sitting, and how to encourage your child to sit in a position that will better help his/her development.

A number of websites with programs to practice keyboarding skills.

Taken from: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat

A list of catalogs and companies that sell sensory equipment from fidget toys and fine motor manipulatives to swings and trampolines.

Compiled by: Dianne Stall, OTR 2014