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Help for Dysgraphia<\/h2>\n

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Legible writing is important for academic success, yet more and more we are finding students struggling to perform this crucial skill.\u00a0 Many suffer with dysgraphia, which is frustrating because these kids are bright and verbal, but putting words or letters on paper seems like it is impossible. Tears often accompany attempts, and parents are left frustrated and confused.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t have to be this way!\u00a0 Following are some tips to help your child or student lay the groundwork for strengthening fine motor skills.<\/p>\n

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  1. Set up a target, such as a milk carton that is filled with water, and have your child aim at it with a squirt gun.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Give your child a spray bottle or a squirt gun. Place a ping pong ball in the middle of a table, preferably outdoors. Your child is to have an opponent (you, a sibling, or a friend).\u00a0 Draw a line down the middle of the table or mark it with masking tape.\u00a0 Each opponent stands at one side of the table with his\/her squirt gun or spray bottle.\u00a0 When you say \u201cgo\u201d both opponents spray the ping pong ball, trying to move it across the other end of the table.\u00a0 The winner is the one who gets it across the table first.\u00a0 Play with the goal of trying not to get wet.<\/p>\n

    3. Get a bag of sand from a hardware store or gardening supply store. Fill a plastic pail with the sand and get it thoroughly wet.\u00a0 Give your child a scoop, such as a large measuring spoon or cup. Have your child scoop the wet sand out of the pail and place it on a tarp or plastic sheet.\u00a0 When your child has scooped all of the sand out, he\/she can make a sand castle.\u00a0 When the sand castle is finished, have your child scoop the sand back into the pail.<\/p>\n

    4. Buy some kitchen sponges and a plastic pail. Fill the pail with water.\u00a0 Place the sponges in the pail of water until they are soaked thoroughly.\u00a0 Have your child take a sponge out of the pail and squeeze all of the water out of it.\u00a0 Your child should then grab another sponge and repeat the process.\u00a0 Have your child use his\/her dominant hand first, then have him\/her repeat the process with his\/her other hand.<\/p>\n

    5. Get an empty plastic ketchup and mustard bottle and fill with water. Have two children or you and your child go outside and squeeze the bottles full of water at each other until the water is gone.\u00a0 Try to do this without laughing!<\/p>\n

    6. Purchase some marbles and a large scoop. Have the student hold the scoop in one hand and step-by-step scoop the marbles into a container.\u00a0 When finished, scoop them back in the original container.<\/p>\n

    7. Squeeze clothespins. This strengthens the muscles necessary for writing.<\/p>\n

    These are all fun activities to do that the student enjoys that helps with dysgraphia.\u00a0 Stay tuned for more exercises next week!<\/p>\n

    Happy writing,<\/p>\n

    Lisa<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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