I’ve been asked recently what our favorite resources are for strengthening little hands and helping kids to read or write. Our children with autism and dyslexia have enjoyed these tools and we’ve seen great improvement! If your child struggles with reading, handwriting, story telling, or fine motor skills…. give some of these a try. Some of these are also great to pass around during story time to keep hands busy. We keep them in a bin and bring them out only during school hours so they feel extra special. I’ve linked the following through amazon but sometimes you can find them cheaper at Christian Book Store when they run sales.


Twist and Write Pencils to assist Pencil Grip


Handwriting Without Tears Slide and See Screen

Handwriting Without Tears Roll-A-Dough Letters

Handwriting Without Tears Blackboard

Handwriting Without Tears Slate Board Manipulative

Handwriting Without Tears Chalk Bits

Therapy Putty for Hand Exercises (4 different strengths)

(Tools for stress relief and finger exercises)



Learning Resources Lowercase Letters for Lacing

Handwriting Without Tears Flip Crayons

Handwriting Without Tears Wood Pieces Set


Latchmate Bin to store manipulatives
(pictured is the medium size,
we have the large one to hold all the above,
look at michaels for these too)
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