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| How to Prevent Hooking of the Wrist in Developing Writers
By Marianne Gibbs, MOT, OTR |
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Whether the child is right or left-handed, hooking of the wrist when writing can be problematic. Writing with a hooked wrist position may lead to fatigue and discomfort in the hand and arm, thus discouraging lengthy, quality handwriting and writing by students. "Lefties" tend to hook their wrists more than "righties" in order to see what they have just written and to avoid smearing their writing. Although we tend to see more "lefties" with hooked wrists compared to "righties," hooking can develop in all children. The good news is we can prevent hooking of the wrist in "lefties" and "righties"!
Educators and parents can help young writers develop appropriate, comfortable wrist positioning for writing (slightly extended) by setting up appropriate writing environments and providing great activities to develop wrist extension! For example, students can practice writing shapes, symbols, letters, and numbers under a low table for a unique and developmentally appropriate "writing" experience. I call this "Down Under". Simply tape pieces of blank paper under the table and have children lie under the table and reach up to "write" or draw. It is impossible to hook one's wrist when "writing" in this position - try it yourself and see! Children love this activity as you can imagine!
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Have a great week...Write Out of the Box!
Marianne
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Twirling Wheel
The Twirling Wheel promotes wrist stability and control needed for efficient positioning when writing. This is another toy that both children and adults love.
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Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder requires the use of one hand to grasp and then activate the ladder. The stepping action of this wooden toy creates an optical illusion. It encourages palmar arching, wrist extension/stability, coordination, and timing of hand movements. Children are intrigued with this toy.
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Tabletop Magnetic Easel
This sturdy, double-sided magnetic easel stands alone in the vertical position. Use this board for teaching colors, shapes, letter and sound recognition, words, and even sentence building. The board provides the versatility needed by teachers in the classroom and gives the children the vertical surface to work on which promotes fine motor development. Foam magnets not included.
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Fine Motor Skills...Write Out of the Box!
Presented By: Marianne Gibbs, OTR
Houston Area Workshop
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Hosted by: Child Enrichment Center
Kingsland Baptist Church
20555 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX
$30 per participant for 3-clock hours
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For more information about scheduling an onsite or hosting an area workshop, call Marianne at 281-492-2936 or email mgibbs@writeoutofthebox.com .
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