Ready Set Write OT

12/10/2026

Can you read what your child has written… or are you left trying to decipher it?

When a child's d looks like an a, or their o looks like a u, even simple sentences can become difficult to read!

Poor letter formation doesn't just affect neatness — it can impact a child's confidence, writing fluency and ability to communicate their ideas effectively.

Developing accurate, automatic letter formation helps children focus on WHAT they're writing, rather than HOW they're writing.

Because handwriting should be a tool for learning, not a barrier to it!

07/10/2026

I am now taking bookings for Handwriting and Motor Coordination Assessments over the summer school holidays, particularly for students entering Years 10, 11 and 12.

Book your December/January assessment: https://www.readysetwrite.com.au/contact

02/10/2026

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16/09/2026

Gelatine treasure hunt activity for developing finger strength and a functional pencil grasp. Requires a bit of preparation, and sometimes the gelatine doesn’t set as expected, but the kids love it! Give it a try and experiment with different objects, food colouring etc.

10/08/2026

Motor Dysgraphia v Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

27/07/2026

If you know, you know!
The DASH-2 handwriting assessment has 4 new sentences for students to copy, reducing practice effects and enables repeat assessments. Having multiple sentence options makes it more difficult for students to memorise the text or become overly familiar with the task, preserving the validity of the assessment.

For anyone who has done a DASH handwriting assessment.….

27/07/2026

Don't throw away your bubble wrap! Popping bubble wrap is a fun and simple way to strengthen little thumb and finger muscles, helping develop the hand strength needed for everyday tasks like handwriting—so let the popping begin!

Do you have some bubble wrap lying around from Christmas packaging? Don't throw it away! It's a great way for your kids to strengthen thumb and finger muscles! Pop away!!

27/07/2026

Who knew an old egg carton could build so many important skills? Tearing apart the sections strengthens little fingers while developing bilateral coordination, in-hand manipulation and the functional tripod grasp needed for handwriting. Ask your little one to tear the pieces small enough for a worm to eat and then throw it into your worm farm or compost.

20/07/2026

Look at the amazing progress this 10 year old, year 4 student, has made in only 9 sessions. Utilising dotted thirds paper, some explicit instruction on efficient letter formation, correct placement on the lines and appropriate spacing, his handwriting is now legible.

20/07/2026

Check out this little superstar's handwriting! His mum just shared his Santa letter, and it is just incredible. The first photo is what he produced at our initial assessment and you can see his amazing progress in a short time. His mum reported that improving his handwriting has made such a 'big positive impact on his confidence.' Santa will be so proud, as I am!