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Getting Ready to Write Program
The Getting Ready To Write Program has been carefully crafted by our Occupational Therapists to guide you through an evidence-based approach to building foundational handwriting skills. It’s designed to help children build the physical and motor skills necessary for a strong start to handwriting.
Created for ages 4 – 9
Please note: This is an updated version of our Handwriting Foundations Program, so we wouldn’t recommend it to families who’ve completed the original program.

Getting Ready to Write Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Skills it can help build
YOUR TOOLS
What's in your toolbox

Scooter board

Ultra Light Modeling Clay

Sky, Grass, Dirt Writing Pad

Letter Formation Guide

Magnetic Improvement tracker

Facilitator guide

Video training
Does this sound familiar?
"I don’t know if my child has the foundational skills to start school, and they're not showing any interest in writing."
"My child does not like engaging in focused tasks that require them to sit or repeatedly practice a skill over time."
If these challenges sound familiar, you are not alone, – it’s exactly why we’ve designed this program.
The program can help lay the foundational motor skills required to support a good pencil grip in preparation for handwriting development.

What the program covers
By progressing through these stages, your child will build the foundational motor skills needed to support a proper pencil grip and confidently engage in handwriting tasks.
The program features play-based activities to keep children engaged as they develop critical skills. Along with instructional videos and a comprehensive facilitator guide, a streamlined toolbox of resources is provided to inspire your child as they lay the groundwork for handwriting.
Designed to be intensive, the program requires a daily commitment of 20 minutes to achieve meaningful results. It’s best suited for school holidays or one-on-one sessions with a support person at school, rather than being added on top of a busy school schedule.
This physical program focuses first on developing strength and endurance, ensuring your child has the physical foundation necessary for successful handwriting development.
