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Books from Lauren brukner “When I was eight, I was the last student in 7–12 years
my class to have good handwriting. I would
* £13.99
have loved all the pencil grips that you showed
* Apr 2020
in your book. Another tip that I completely
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agree with is heaving a soft pencil.
* Every strategy is fully illustrated in
– Temple Grandin, Author Thinking in Pictures, The Autistic Brain
B&W child-friendly cartoons * ISBN: 9781787751569
The Kids’ Guide to Getting Your Words on Paper
The Kids’ Guide to Getting Your Words on Paper
and needed support from a grown-up? Maybe it was a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, or a therapist. Was there a point where you had an “Ah ha!” moment and you were able to do that
Let’s Learn Some Writing Strategies with Big Body Stuff
Wrist Cross ankle Cross
Note: This is merely a suggested list. While many items can
you cross one side of your body to the next? Confused? When you take one part of your body
Does your teacher have you do exercises where be found online, I suggest trying to use what you have in your school or at home first and go from there. Be creative.
What is extra fun is that sometimes the path to get to that do-it-on-your-own moment may look a bit different for you than
1. Something to use as
it does for other kids, say in a particular area, like writing and handwriting—and that is totally ok! Everybody needs their own
5. Trace the 8
therapists do in general, let’s see what the connection is to this book, shall we? I support students in a bunch of different ways in the
Simple Stuff to Build the Motor Skills and Strength for Handwriting Lauren Brukner
2. A variety of pencils in
6. Wrist Cross Ankle Cross
Are you sitting the right way?
How is your pencil grip?
Do you form the letters easily?
How about the lines on
Right. Sit back down at your writing space now and write out “I am so focused!” on the lines below. 3. Wedge Cushion
the paper? Are they easy to see?
1. Stand up. 2. Cross your right ankle over your left ankle and plant your feet.
4. Hold this position for 10 seconds. 5. Switch.
the-scenes, get-your-hands-brain-and-body-ready stuff. Is your body ready to write?
connecting its two hemispheres, or sides. This
Press them together. 3. Cross your left wrist over your right wrist. Press them together.
different shapes and sizes
with the actual coming-up-with-ideas part, necessarily (remember, I am definitely not a teacher!), but with the behind-
and cross it to the oppose side of your body, this gives your brain really strong information by exercise also uses what we call proprioceptive input (deep pressure to the joints of the body). In this way, the exercise allows you to feel where your body is. Directions:
a foot stool
support, and has their own journey. Ok, now that you (I hope!) understand what occupational
classroom or at home when they have trouble with writing—not
Let’s Learn Some Writing Strategies with Big Body Stuff
LIST OF KIT YOU WILL NEED (ASK A GROWN-UP TO HELP YOU FIND THESE ITEMS!)
activity on your own? Those are my favorite moments as an occupational therapist. Those are our goals—helping you to achieve.
Let’s get writing!
7. Feel My Body
4. Gel-Filled Cushion
Does your brain feel connected to your body?
Illustrated by Elissa Elwick
10
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This fun guide supports kids age 7–12 to take control of their own writing difficulties, through worksheets
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WHEN YOUR HANDS JUST FEEL TIRED 1. Hand Stamina Exercises Reminder Bookmark
Let’s try the maze!
2. Slantboard/Pencil Grips/ Erasable Pens
3. Motor Tool Box
HAND WARM-UP EXERCISE REMINDER BOOKMARKS These bookmarks are a reminder of the Hand Warm-Up Exercise you can do as often as possible. They’re great for writing stamina too!
Hand Warm-Up Exercise 4. Handwriting Reminder Bookmarks
and activities for building strength, coordination
Before I begin 1. I will write 2. I will write
words.
Before I begin
between
will be the
same size. and
the words I know best that I can.
8. If I am feeling have
like I really to move, I can ask teacher for my a quick two-minute standing exercise break.
and stamina. As their skills improve, so too will their
5. My Handwriting Workbook
1. I will write
Hand Warm-Up Exercise
6. Write!
writing…
neatly.
on the lines.
3. I will put spaces my 4. My letters
5. I will use punctuation capitalization. 6. I will spell the
7. If I need a re-focuser, I can do so from my seat and back to work. get
1. Shake out both hands.
1. Shake out both hands.
2. Open and close both hands 5–10 times.
2. Open and close both hands 5–10 times.
3. Press palms together and hold for 10 seconds.
3. Press palms together and hold for 10 seconds.
4. Seat push up: with flat palms and feet planted
4. Seat push up: with flat palms and feet planted
on the floor, push up from your chair and hold for 10 seconds.
on the floor, push up from your chair and hold for 10 seconds.
writing…
neatly.
2. I will write on the lines. Aa Bb 3. I will put spaces between my words.
I can put spaces! 4. My letters will be the same size. Hello 5. I will use punctuation and capitalization. Do you want to get some pizza,
6. I will spell David? the words I know the best that I can. Sight words 7. If I need a re-focuser, I can do so from my seat and back to work. get 8. If I am feeling have
like I really to move, I can ask teacher for my a quick two-minute standing exercise break.
WHEN IT’S HARD TO FOCUS 1. Soft 2B Pencils
2. Yoga Ball/Yoga Ball Chair
3. Metronome/Visual Timer
4. Noise-Reducing Headphones/Visual Blocking Folder
5. Toe Touch Cross
6. Write!
confidence and attainment. Illustrated throughout and with a quiz and handy checklists to track progress.
BESTSELLER
BESTSELLER
7–14 years
7–14 years
* £12.99
* £12.99
* Sep 2016
* Jul 2014
* HB
* HB
* 50 B&W illustrations
* 35 B&W cartoon illustrations
* ISBN: 9781785927140
* ISBN: 9781849059978
* Rights sold: Chinese (simplified), Turkish
* Rights sold: Chinese (simplified), Turkish
Stay Cool and In Control with the Keep-Calm Guru
The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control
Lauren Brukner. Illustrated by Apsley
Lauren Brukner
Filled with practical tips and tricks, from journaling to yoga,
From breathing exercises and pressure holds to noise-
Wise Ways for Children to Regulate their Emotions and Senses
Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses
this illustrated guide provides children and adolescents with
reducing headphones and gum, this illustrated book is
wisdom from the Keep-Calm Guru and new ways to identify
packed with simple strategies and tools to help children
and cope with anxiety, anger and other difficult feelings.
with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 7 to 14 years to stay cool, calm and in control.
“Self-regulation is a key to success for all students, from social situations to learning students need to
“This book is crucial in helping children pinpoint
use different strategies to regulate their emotions.
how they feel so they can implement which
This ready-to-use book full of timesavers and
methods work best for them to maximize their
proformas is a must for all schools and families.”
learning potential and provide everyday comfort.”
– Sue Larkey, Teacher
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– Leslie Burby, Author, Advocate, Former Special Educator, Editor-in-Chief of Autism Parenting Magazine
