| Therapy Tree is pleased to provide the Handwriting Without Tears™ Handwriting camp in groups or as part of our Occupational Therapy individual sessions. This exciting after school and summer program will emphasize fine motor development, correct grip, and letter formation skills. Children will participate in games, crafts, and multi- sensory writing activities that make writing engaging and entertaining! The HWT handwriting program is very effective because it uses a multi-sensory approach to writing that is suitable for children with a variety of learning styles - visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic. The program uses unique materials that appeal to kids who need help with letter formation, reversal, legibility, spacing and cursive connections. Our Handwriting Camp will be directed by a HWT Level 1 Certified Handwriting Specialists. Groups and individual sessions are run by our occupational therapy staff and typically include 2-5 students. Children are placed in our groups as determined by age and writing level. Groups are available for children with special needs as well as typical children. Group Versus Individual? Private occupational therapy evaluation and intervention is available for children and teenagers. Private sessions are ideal for some students for a variety of reasons. I often recommend private instruction for people who:
Sessions are usually scheduled weekly. Sessions are scheduled according to availability. Saturday sessions are available. Group session will include 2-5 students. The students will enjoy periods of individualized handwriting instruction followed by fun group activity breaks designed to support growth in their foundation skills. Why a Level 1 Certified Therapist? Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) Level 1 Certified handwriting specialists are occupational therapists, teachers, and educators who have specialized skills and experience using HWT's award-winning curriculum. They are passionate about educating others about handwriting and seek to promote good handwriting habits for all children. Level 1 Certified handwriting specialists must complete an extensive process successfully to achieve certification. These individuals are recognized for their expertise in using the Handwriting Without Tears® program and The Print Tool™ assessment. They also have a desire to help children and experience sharing their handwriting knowledge with others. ** After school session available now. Summer schedule is to be determined |
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| Ready, Steady, Print! Grades: K- 1st Date: Mon. – Thur. 1 hr The camp will focus on grasp development and letter formation using the Handwriting Without Tears Program and multi-sensory approach. Students will also develop fine motor readiness skills with correct grasp patterns, and separation of the 2 sides of the hand for manipulative writing skills. Reading Camp Grades: 1st - 5th Date: Mon. – Wed. 1 hr *3weeks Orton-Gillingham Certified Specialist Intensive Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Program which targets phonological awareness, spelling, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and academic vocabulary development, which are components of reading success. |
| Preschool Finger Aerobics Ages: 3-5 yrs Date: Mon. – Thur. 1hr This camp will focus on grasp development, eye- hand coordination, coloring, scissors skills, fine motor control and strengthening skills. A fine motor report card will be performed at the beginning/end of this session. A mini-fine motor kit for home will be provided. Doodles to Basic Shapes Ages: 4-6 yrs Date: Mon. – Thur. 1 hr The camp will focus on visual motor readiness- A big part of Kindergarten testing! Children will learn how to draw simple shapes, scenes, draw a person, and animals while continuing to refine grasp development draw a person using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum while continuing to refine grasp development which is a prewriting prerequisite. |
| Speech Therapy Camps Articulation/Oral Motor Camp Ages: 6-10 yrs Date: Mon. – Thur. 1 hr P.R.O.M.P.T Trained Therapist This concentrated program ensures progress in articulation skills and clarity of speech. This program is perfect for children who attend school based speech therapy during the school year. Early Language Group Ages: 2-4 yrs Date: Mon. – Thur. 1 hr Enrich your child’s expressive and receptive language through play! Your child will learn valuable early language skills including joint attention, turn taking, and learning new words and phrases while having fun. Children will learn while playing with books, puzzles, blocks, and pretend play toys. |
