Turn Car Time Into Handwriting Time: Making Everyday Moments Count
by: Helene Lieberman MS, OTR/L https://www.blackbackhandwriting.com/
Did you know your preschooler spends 30 minutes to an hour—or even more—sitting in a car seat each day?
Think about what typically happens during that time.
They may be:
Watching a tablet or phone Listening to music or stories Playing with a toy Looking out the window Talking with parents, siblings, or caregivers Taking a nap Having a snack Annoying their siblings
Of course, there is nothing wrong with any of these activities. But from an Occupational Therapy perspective, there is something important to consider:
Children spend a lot of their day sitting.
A car seat and sitting with a seat belt on is a safe, necessary, and highly contained environment. While children are appropriately restrained, they have very limited opportunities to move their bodies or use their hands in ways that build foundational skills. Your child is already sitting. Why not turn some of that time into handwriting practice? This everyday routine can provide opportunities for learning and practicing important skills. BlackBack Handwriting is perfect for car rides.
Meet BlackBack Handwriting!
BlackBack Handwriting was designed to make handwriting practice portable, simple, and engaging. There’s no need to gather paper, worksheets, pencils, and other supplies before leaving the house.
Just grab BlackBack and go!
Children can practice:
Uppercase letters Lowercase letters Numbers Shapes Fine motor control Visual-motor skills Correct letter formation Gradually making letters smaller
The reusable cards make it easy to practice again and again, and the compact format makes BlackBack easy to take along wherever your day takes you. All BlackBack Handwriting Products can be purchased at. https://www.blackbackhandwriting.com/
Instead of immediately handing your child a tablet, you can build in a few minutes of handwriting practice. Short, consistent practice built into your routine can give children an opportunity to develop the foundational skills they need.
Handwriting doesn't have to feel like homework. A child can practice, one letter, one number or one shape. The goal isn't necessarily to spend the entire car ride practicing. The goal is to
Find small pockets of time in your child's day when meaningful practice can naturally fit
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