Write With an OT: FLEX Handwriting Journal in Print, Letters and Words
In this 6-week course learners will review handwriting techniques to improve handwriting quality and efficiency while covering interesting topics through independent and collaborative learning opportunities.
Shaayna - The Handwriting Tutor
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(345)
What's included
Homework
Ongoing completion of course objectives including a handwriting draft, final submission, and peer review. Learners are encouraged to use session objectives/vocabulary for continued handwriting practice for 10 minutes daily.Assessment
Learners receive ongoing feedback individually and directly, as well as through peer review opportunities during the week.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
This class is led by an occupational therapist, sharing tips and techniques to make handwriting help accessible to all here on Outschool. Join Write With An OT: FLEX Handwriting Journal In Print and meet Shaayna - The Handwriting Tutor today! In this class, learners will watch a short video recording of handwriting instruction through both physical and on-screen demonstrations, complete and submit a handwriting draft on the week's topic, review the handwriting feedback, submit the final handwriting sample, and engage in an interactive post weekly. This program allows for independent and collaborative learning. An opportunity for the learners that need to slow down or speed up, those who seek independent study or more supportive learning opportunities. Week One: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee Week Two: Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj Week Three: Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp Week Four: Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt, Uu Week Five: Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz Week Six: Review and Closing 10-15 minute weekly video recordings post to the classroom on Sundays at 11:59 PM EST. Learners begin each session by copying the weekly letter theme (uppercase and lowercase letterforms) to gather an initial handwriting sample (1-2 minutes); learners then review positioning techniques, page margins, line boundaries, letter types, and spacing rules before continued handwriting practice (2-3 minutes); learners next complete the week's letter theme (uppercase and lowercase letterforms) following demonstration (3-5 minutes); learners continue to complete guided handwriting demonstrations following letter theme (word bank of vocabulary beginning with uppercase and lowercase letterforms) (3-5 minutes). Learners will receive individual feedback through direct messaging. Learner end the week with an anonymous peer review interactive opportunity through a class post. This FLEX section allows for up to 10 learners. Each learner must be enrolled in this class in order to participate. Summary of meeting objectives and extra themed material shared in classroom post following the handwriting session for continued yet optional practice opportunities. This class does require weekly supplies, please see supplies section below. Disclosure: I am a licensed Occupational Therapist. I have received specialized handwriting training. While my classes aim to help learners with pre-handwriting and handwriting skills, these classes should not be used in place of therapeutic interventions. Please seek medical advice for any developmental concerns.
Learning Goals
Engage in functional communication with peers.
Facilitate willingness to engage in handwriting tasks.
Understand proper positioning of handwriting tools.
Adhere to line boundaries and page margins.
Apply proper spacing to handwriting samples.
Improve fluidity of written samples.
Organize written communication.
Other Details
Supply List
Lined Worksheet Pencil with eraser— standard no.2 preferred
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
UPDATES: New 1:1 sessions and handwriting club sections open for enrollment!
Hello Outschool learners and families,
I am Shaayna - The Handwriting Tutor and I am focused on making handwriting help accessible to all, remotely. My sessions provide onscreen demonstrations and continuous feedback to improve handwriting samples in live time. Since joining the Outschool team, I have written with over 1,000 learners from all around the world!
As an occupational therapist I am sharing 15 years of experience in the form of simple yet helpful handwriting tips and techniques online. My handwriting philosophy is progress over perfection, because written communication should be functional and purposeful. If you can communicate ideas through the written language and someone else can read your message, we’ve succeeded.
When I am not online providing handwriting instruction, you can find me creating handwriting help content for social media. There I share more handwriting help resources such as engaging handwriting prompts and interactive fine motor activities. I truly enjoy connecting with parents and professionals focused on facilitating an enriching childhood.
In addition to my role as THT, I am a few other fun things…
・a wife, mom, step-mom, and fur-mom
・a homeschooler to my neurodivergent thinker
・a native South Floridian, who often visits WDW
・an avid coffee drinker and Girl Scout cookie snacker
・an English and Spanish speaker
Join me in one (or more) of my handwriting sessions to learn more about how I can help with your handwriting needs.
Shaayna - The Handwriting TutorReviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly or $60 for 6 weeks6 weeks
Completed by 11 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
