For the last three Writing Wednesdays, we focused on lowercase and capital letters. Today, I want to share with you a resource created by a fellow OT who made videos of teaching the numbers 1-9. The first set of videos is using the Wet-Dry-Try method that I introduced with the capital letters a few weeks ago. This activity utilizes chalk, chalkboard and a wet sponge. The purpose is to teach and reinforce number formation. It is used for writers with beginning level skills, or to reinforce skills in more experienced writers. This helps students practice correct pencil grasp while using the small chalk pieces. It also helps them practice writing straight lines with the assistance of the edge of the chalkboard. If you are interested in learning more about the Wet-Dry-Try method or an alternate method using an app, visit https://www.lwtears.com/blog/wet-dry-try-showdown-activity-vs-app. The second set of videos is paper and pencil instruction of writing the numbers.
Wet-Dry-Try
Numbers (Writing with Pencil and Paper)
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