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Posture Before Pencil: How Body Position Impacts Writing Success

Polly BensonSeptember 28, 2025

Believe it or not, as an Occupational Therapist, I have seen many children in a variety of sitting positions for writing over the years, and each one tells a different story about what the child might need. Some are seated at the wrong height, and others are leaning over in precarious positions. The fact that…

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The Importance of Scissor Skills in Child Development: Tips and Activities to Get Started

Nicole DayJuly 18, 2025

Scissor skills are necessary for more than just fun arts and crafts; they’re an essential part of early childhood development. When children learn to use scissors, they develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and bilateral coordination, which are important for tasks they’ll encounter later in life, such as writing, drawing, and self-care. Scissor skills also…

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