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Stop Harmful Handwriting Practices: What Every Parent & Teacher of Young Children Needs to Know

Speaker:
Dr. Julie Hartman

Subject:
Early Childhood Education

Description:
Long before young children are given pencils or scissors to work with, parents and teachers must realize children's cognitive, fine and gross motor readiness for hand skill instruction. In this workshop, participants will learn how to assess handwriting readiness in order to avoid harmful practices. Participants will also learn many child-friendly activities for helping little ones form letters and use scissors.

Level:
Pre-school, Kindergarten

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