Handwriting in Early Childhood

Webinar
ID number
228807008
Date
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

This workshop will highlight the importance of handwriting in early childhood, typical development of these skills, and ways that educators can support children in their writing journeys.

Presenter
Shannon Myers, OTR/L, OTD
Learner objectives

Recognize the various components that facilitate handwriting in early childhood.

Recall the stages of fine motor skill development during early childhood.

Discuss the application of strategies, activities, and environmental modifications that can be used in classrooms to support handwriting development during early childhood.

Intended audience
Early Childhood Special and General Educator, Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist, Speech/Language Therapist, Teacher Assistant
Contact hours
1.50
Gateways training stage
Intermediate
Training topic area
Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Early Literacy
Gateways to Opportunity content area
Interactions, Relationships and Environments