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Strengthening Handwriting with Playdough and Theraputty

$ 2.99 USD

This guide outlines how playdough and theraputty can be used to develop the physical foundations for handwriting. It provides targeted strategies for building strength, coordination, and sensory awareness in preparation for pencil-based tasks.

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Instructions for Use
  1. Start with soft dough and gradually introduce firmer theraputty as strength improves.
  2. Engage in themed challenges (e.g., forming letters, hiding beads) to target handwriting-related skills.
  3. Use vertical surfaces for wrist extension and postural control.
  4. Alternate dough tasks with actual handwriting to support skill transfer.
  5. Provide tools like tweezers, pins, or stamps to refine grasp and dexterity.

Therapeutic Benefits
  • Builds the small hand muscles needed for sustained pencil grasp.
  • Enhances finger isolation and dexterity for precise motor control.
  • Develops pincer and tripod grasp essential for writing fluency.
  • Improves tactile discrimination to support graded pressure control.
  • Encourages bilateral coordination and visual-motor planning.
  • Promotes wrist stability and endurance for longer writing sessions.
  • Supports sequencing, planning, and problem-solving through structured tasks.

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