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Handwriting Posture Checklist

"Promotional graphic from ClimbRx showing a resource page titled 'Handwriting Posture Checklist.' The checklist contains eight items, each with an empty checkbox: Table height 1–2 inches below elbow; Feet flat on floor or footrest; Hips and knees at 90 degrees; Wiggle cushion or pillow needed; Paper tilted right or left; Palmar arch; Pencil grip needed; and Slant board needed. Below the checklist is a cartoon illustration of an axolotl character wearing headphones, sitting at a school desk, and writing with a pencil."

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Free printable checklist to help parents and educators quickly assess a child’s writing posture. This one-page PDF features 8 essential checkpoints for optimal handwriting setup, including table height, seating position, and grip assessment. Perfect for home or classroom use.

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By Think Sensory

Free printable checklist to help parents and educators quickly assess a child's writing posture. This one-page PDF features 8 essential checkpoints for optimal handwriting setup, including table height, seating position, and grip assessment. Perfect for home or classroom use.

Perfect For:

  • Parents helping their child with handwriting posture
  • Teachers setting up classroom writing stations
  • Occupational therapists conducting quick assessments
  • Anyone supporting children ages 3-10 with writing development

How to Use: Simply print, observe your child during writing activities, and check off each item. Use the results to make targeted adjustments that can dramatically improve comfort, endurance, and handwriting quality. The cheerful illustration makes it engaging for children to participate in their own posture assessment.

This evidence-based tool takes the guesswork out of creating an optimal writing setup, helping children develop strong foundations for academic success.

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