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.