Letter Formations

Fostering Strong Foundations: A Developmental Approach to Learning Lowercase Letter Formations By Irene Hannam, MS OTR/L Early handwriting development lays the foundation for academic success and a child’s self-confidence and overall skill acquisition. From an Occupational Therapy (OT) perspective, teaching and supporting lowercase letter formation is a complex process that involves motor skills, cognitive skills, […]

 Capital Letters First: A Developmental Guide to Early Handwriting Success   By Irene Hannam, MS OTR/L  Teaching capital letters before lowercase letters is a common instructional practice in early childhood education. From an Occupational Therapy (OT) standpoint, this approach is supported by developmental principles, motor learning theory, and practical teaching considerations that foster successful handwriting outcomes. […]