A special note for schools and organisations, to gain access for ALL your staff for this fine motor masterclass, please send an email to: [email protected]
Here are some of the questions you will get answers and insights to in this Masterclass:
- "My child is young and still scribbling, but I am trying to teach them letter writing. Why shouldn't I rush the process?"
- "Isn't handwriting obsolete? We do everything on phones or laptops anyway?"
- "What is a functional pencil grasp?"
- "Why do pencil grasps matter?"
- "When should my child be able to write their name?"
- "Cutting skills seem silly, why does it matter?"
- "Why does my child's posture or shoulder strength and endurance matter when it comes to fine motor skills?"
- "What do you mean my child isn't ambidextrous? They use both hands?"
- "Why is drawing shapes important for handwriting?"
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"Why aren't fine motor iPad apps as good as 3D experiences?"
This Fine Motor Masterclass will unpack:
- Fine motor foundations
- Cutting skills: why all the fuss?
- Pencil grasps: why all the fuss?
- Motor control: from scribbles to name writing.
- Fine motor tips and strategies (including cutting, pencil grasps and name writing)
- Fine motor development and play
- FAQ including: Tech, apps and fine motor skills - is handwriting still necessary? and more
- BONUS videos on considerations and tips for teaching letter formations, cutting practical demonstration, posture and more!
What you will get:
- Lifetime access
- Hour and a half masterclass PLUS 5 bonus videos filled with demonstrations, tips and tricks - nearly 3 hours of content!
- Video and audio only viewing options
- 15 page workbook
This is one of my most popular recorded live masterclasses - soak in the content in your own time!
Hi there, I am Anandé Ferreira
A pediatric occupational therapist certified in Ayres Sensory Integration, with ten years experience supporting children and their families in various school settings, speaker, guest lecturer, consultant, author and play enthusiast with a special interest in playfulness and sensory integration.
Upon completion of my Masters degree focused on playfulness, I presented my research at the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress and I have published in the Occupational Therapy International Journal. I am a guest lecturer in play assessments, playfulness and play interventions in the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Cape Town. I run continued professional courses and workshops for qualified occupational therapists on these aforementioned topics as well.
Recognizing the critical role of caregivers in their child’s play and development, I aim to support and empower parents, caregivers, schools and organisations with knowledge and practical strategies to enable children to reach their full potential.
