What is a multisensory approach to handwriting?
Using a multisensory approach to handwriting allows the child to engage multiple senses, which can help establish the motor plan for letter formation. It is a fun and interesting way for children to learn!
Sensory Activities to try at home:
- Tactile media: Use different types of tactile media to form letters. For example, write letters in sand or form letters with
play dough.
- Sand, rice, glitter, foam soap/shaving cream, play dough/putty/molding clay.
- Movement
- Writing on a vertical surface.
- Air writing: Be sure to position elbow straight.
- Build the letters: Use various items or iPad apps to work on correct letter formation.
- Small objects/toys/figurines (e.g., cars, Popsicle sticks).
- Wet, dry, try (e.g. chalk and chalkboard).
- Technology
- iPad apps (LetterSchool, Writing Wizard).
