Creating Confident Printers - Printing Basics

October 2022

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children in grades 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development will be provided. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

NEW THIS FALL - A legibility group will be added if there is enough interest. This group would focus on children whose letter formation skills are established. The group will focus on accuracy with letter size, line use, and spacing. 

A printing sample is required with registration to confirm the child's placement in the most appropriate group.

Days: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 (4 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am 

Cost: $300.00

Where: Highlands United Church – 11305 64 Street, Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.