Handwriting and Fine Motor Coaching
For Kids
At The Penmanship Lab, we're dedicated to empowering children with the essential skills of handwriting and fine motor development, setting the stage for academic triumphs and lifelong success. In an era where technology dominates, we recognize the crucial role of traditional handwriting in shaping a child's cognitive abilities and self-confidence.
Our Mission
Our mission is to turn the process of learning handwriting into an engaging adventure that is not only beneficial for our kids but also enjoyable.
Recognizing that exceptional penmanship serves as a unique superpower for self-expression, we're here to guide you and your child through this transformative experience.
For Schools
"An estimated 25-33% of students are struggling to achieve competency in [handwriting]." -Conti, G. 2012
We provide in-school expertise to support children ages pre-K to eighth grade.
For Parents
Our handwriting coaching services are crafted to cater to individual needs. We are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment that encourages creativity, growth, and confidence, specifically tailored for enhancing handwriting skills.
Our commitment is to assist your child in realizing their full potential and achieving success, with a focus on fostering legible and confident handwriting in all areas of their academic and personal life. We offer:
Individualized Coaching
Writing Camps
We are owned and operated by Leslie Catlett MS, OTR/L. She is an academically trained and clinically experienced therapist. She is skilled in identifying and remediating deficits in child handwriting. Leslie has been featured on Good Day Columbus, in ShoutoutDFW, and Voyage Dallas.
Testimonials
Top 4 Reasons Handwriting Is Important
It helps bump up grades and test scores- focusing on learning to make writing a natural and automatic skill allows letters and words to be legible. Poor handwriting can impede academic performance.
It puts the focus on the content of the written work- More natural and automatic handwriting increases concentration on the contents rather than the mechanics of writing. In turn, boosting confidence for academics and leading to better communication skills.
It is a requirement for many jobs- A recent monster search revealed that positions in security systems, healthcare and engineering, and childcare require legible handwriting in their job descriptions. This indicates the importance of handwriting skills for lifelong success.
It is an everyday communication skill- If teachers can't read a child's writing, they can't properly grade their work. Children are required to perform handwriting skills on a daily basis in school and at home. They take notes, complete homework, take test, and so much more.
-Resource, HWT Connections, 2011
Additional Resources
Highlights Magazine
A great resource to support the handwriting work we do with parents while adding some fun critical thinking activities!
ABC Mouse
Supplemental app that provides visual perception and discrimination activities that support visual motor skills.
Melissa & Doug
A world of imagination that also supports fine motor skill development and creative play.
Grant Support
Under the Texas Education Agency SSES is a one-time $1500 online grant for parents and guardians with students with an IEP. As a vendor, you may be able to utilize this grant to supplement our service fees.