Scribble Squad

Printing development led by OTs Individual or Group Format

Our Mission

• The focus of our Printing Clinics is on letter formation, spacing and size.

• We use the “Learning without Tears” handwriting curriculum, a multi-sensory and developmental approach that promotes learning how to write the letters.

How we incorporate Nature

• Outdoor nature activities or Indoor nature items will be used to foster development of foundational handwriting skills including fine motor, gross motor and motor planning. Think animal walking, packing snow, hanging from branches, etc. or indoors we may bring in the snow, paint pinecones, practice writing in the sand with sticks, etc.

Who should attend?

• Suitable for kids with letters that are:

  • sloppy, messy and difficult to read

  • too big or too small

  • spaced unevenly or running into one another

  • written backward or upside down

  • Ages 4 through 8 years

What’s Involved

• A Handwriting Assessment will be completed to understand each child’s unique handwriting needs. We use portions of the McMaster Handwriting Assessment.

• Parents will receive a summary of their child’s participation at the end of the session.

• Digital handwriting resources will also be shared with families.

GROUP FORMAT

• Each week, every child receives 30 minutes 1:1 with the OT and 90 minutes of fine motor indoor or outdoor activities with an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

• The session takes place at Beetle & Bear Clinic | 1822 Danforth Avenue.

• This 4 week block will run on Saturday mornings for a total of 8 hours of therapy.

• Investment: $840

• A minimum of 4 kids is required to run this format.

• If you’re interested in this group approach please join our ‘interest list’ by clicking the button below.

INDIVIDUAL FORMAT

• Children will be assessed by an OT and participate in 1:1 treatment designed for their unique needs.

• These sessions take place indoors at Beetle & Bear Clinic | 1822 Danforth Ave.

• An OTA may be used to assist with treatment activities.

• These sessions are available on Saturdays.

• Cost: $680

• A block of 4 consecutive sessions is recommended in order to facilitate change.