Parent Workshop: Handwriting, Keyboarding & Using My Hands - UB1 2TJ

Discover practical strategies to strengthen your child’s fine motor skills for writing, cutlery use, and everyday independence.
About this Event

• This is a parent/carer/ education staff-only workshop. Please note that no childcare facilities are available at the clinic.
• Please note: The event may start up to 15 minutes later than scheduled and may conclude 15 minutes earlier than expected.
• Check on the organizer page for more workshops.

Dear Parents, Carers/Education staff

Welcome to our workshop on Handwriting, Keyboarding, and Cutlery Skills. These fine motor skills are essential for school-aged children, supporting not only academic success but also independence, confidence, and participation in everyday life. Children rely on the small muscles in their hands and fingers for tasks such as writing, drawing, tying shoelaces, and using cutlery. In this interactive session, our Paediatric Occupational Therapy team will guide you through the importance of fine motor development, highlight common red flags, and share practical strategies to use at home and school. You will take part in engaging activity ideas—from origami to clay modelling that strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and make learning fun. By the end of the workshop, you will leave with tips, resources, and hands-on strategies to help your child thrive.