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Grip the Future: Strategies for Improving Pencil Grasp with Young Learners
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Presented by Keriann Wilmot, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Author, and Toy Expert, ToyQueen.com
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
Sponsored by Gryphon House
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Early childhood educators play a pivotal role in laying the foundation for fine motor skills, which are critical for successful handwriting and overall academic success. However, many children struggle with pencil and scissor grasp due to underdeveloped fine motor skills, which can impact their ability to write, draw, cut, and engage in other essential classroom tasks. This edWebinar is designed specifically for early childhood teachers seeking practical strategies to improve pencil grasp in young learners using fun, playful opportunities.
In this edWebinar, teachers gain an understanding of the developmental stages of pencil grasp and learn how to recognize common grasp patterns and their impact on children’s writing abilities. The session covers age-appropriate activities, interventions, and toys to use to promote fine motor strength, coordination, and proper pencil grasp development. By addressing these fine motor challenges early, preschool teachers can help young learners grip the future with confidence and set the stage for their academic growth.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers and school leaders.
About the Presenter
Keri Wilmot is a pediatric occupational therapist, author, and toy expert with 24 years of experience working with children with fine motor and sensory processing challenges and learning and thinking differences in daycares, public schools, and hospitals. Keri recently published Fine Motor Foundations: Tools and Techniques for Tiny Hands which offers practical play tips and activities to improve grasp patterns and fine motor coordination to improve handwriting and other self-care skills. Keri is also the author of Wired Differently: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges to help teachers learn strategies to create a more positive, successful early childhood experience. Keri is an expert consultant to Understood.org. In 2009, Keri began sharing toy recommendations and play tips on her website, ToyQueen.com. Her expertise has been sought after by all major toy companies, and she is a current judge for the Spielwarenmesse ToyAward, a prestigious honor awarded to toys and games internationally.
About the Moderator
Stephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House, Inc., the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts.
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