The Penmanship Lab provides assessments, camps, classes, workshops, and private coaching! Led by an Occupational Therapist. Contact me today!
Designed to support the improvement and development of fine motor and handwriting skills while having FUN! The Penmanship Lab was created as a result of the de-emphasis on handwriting instruction in mainstream education. With the increased use of technology, many of our children will lack a skill set that affects their functionality in the world. Incorporating handwriting instruction in my homesch
05/30/2026
Why Writing by Hand Beats Typing (in 6 Charts) It may sound archaic in today’s tech-centric classrooms, but researchers around the world are digging into the powerful effects of handwriting, revealing how the act of putting pen (or pencil) to paper significantly shapes how we think, remember, and make sense of new ideas. Yet as schools increas...
05/29/2026
At PeakPowerLearners, we believe growth matters more than perfection. 💙
Every child learns at their own pace. Every mistake is part of the process. Every small step builds confidence.
Because confident learners aren’t created overnight — they’re built one encouraging moment at a time.
If your child is between the ages of 7–9 and you’re looking for additional academic support, PeakPowerLearners offers structured guidance, intentional teaching, focused support, and consistent learning routines that help students grow with confidence.
Structured learning does not mean rigid learning. The goal is to create clarity, encouragement, and steady growth in a supportive environment. 💙
Reach out about joining our Founding Families Cohort 1. Cohort 1 starts in September & we will only be onboarding 5 students.
05/22/2026
Activities for Kids with Differences and Disabilities in Dallas For Dallas parents and caregivers raising children with differences and disabilities, here is your comprehensive guide to local resources.
Loved the conversation with Sarah Collins, , about how we can shift our mindset. For so many students, especially those with learning differences, technology isn't a shortcut...it's a bridge.
When we see it as a tool for access, everything changes.
✅️ More independence
✅️ More confidence
✅️ More participation
Let's focus on giving kids what they need to succeed, not limiting the tools that help them get there.
04/24/2026
In a world full of screens… handwriting still matters.
It’s easy to think why focus on writing when kids can type or use voice-to-text? But the truth is, handwriting does something technology simply can’t.
🧠 It strengthens memory.
✍🏽 It builds fine motor skills.
💡 It helps kids slow down and truly process what they’re learning.
BUT… it’s not about choosing one over the other.
It’s about finding the right balance for each child.
Some learners need movement and hands-on writing.
Others benefit from tech as a support, not a replacement.
🎧 Episode 93 of The OT is IN with is available today! https://homeschoolot.com/handwriting-vs-technology-homeschool/
04/09/2026
Handwriting isn’t just about neatness…
It’s a foundational skill that impacts how students:
✍🏽 take notes
🧠 process information
🎓 keep up in college
I’m going LIVE with a professor and executive function coach to talk about:
✔️ how handwriting connects to executive function
✔️ what we’re seeing in college students
✔️ early signs parents shouldn’t ignore
✔️ what you can do right now
TONIGHT!
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Handwriting doesn’t stop in elementary school....
It's a foundational skill that shows up all the way into college.
Join me LIVE with professor + executive function coach as we break down what this really means for your child.
🗓 4/9 @ 6 pm CST
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03/11/2026
The Penmanship Lab is excited to share that we are now an approved vendor for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This program may help families access specialized educational services for their children.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts are designed to give families greater flexibility in supporting their child’s educational and developmental needs. Through this program, eligible families may receive funds that can be used toward certain approved services.
As an approved TEFA vendor, The Penmanship Lab can now provide handwriting instruction, fine motor development, visual-motor skills, and executive functioning support for students through the program for families who qualify.
Our goal is to help students build confidence, improve written communication, and develop the foundational skills needed for academic success.
Families interested in using TEFA funds for services at The Penmanship Lab are encouraged to contact us to learn more about eligibility and scheduling.
Handwriting isn't a "try harder" problem.
It's a brain + body problem.
I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Karen Wilson on (Ep.254) to discuss why handwriting is so hard for neurodivergent kids.
We not only dicussed how ADHD, dysgraphia, dyslexia, and autism impact handwriting...but also the things that you don't always see: posture, sensory processing, attention, memory, and emotional regulation; not only "good writing."
If your child avoids writing, melts down over homework, or says "I hate writing," through this discussion you may learn what's really going on and what can actually help.
🎧 Episode 254 is out now.
https://diversethinkingpodcast.com/ep-254-why-handwriting-is-so-hard-for-neurodivergent-kids-and-why-practice-isnt-the-answer-with-leslie-catlett/
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas from my family to yours!