Supporting Fine Motor Development in the Classroom

Come and learn more about Fine Motor Development and how it relates to students you work with.  This information packed workshop will be given by a lead occupational therapist from a highly respected school district.

This workshop will have two sessions.  When you register you will have access to both the live online workshop, and a recorded copy of the workshop, for both dates.  

February 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm: A Student's Fine Motor Development and How It Relates to Classroom Performance

Learn about the fine motor development of students.  This knowledge will help educators to better understand the developmental sequence of upper body and hand skills and how this impacts classroom performance.

March 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm: Supporting Fine Motor Development in the Classroom: Strategies and Activities to Promote Student Success

Learn about strategies and activities to promote fine motor skills in the classroom.  This knowledge will provide educators with ideas to support students in the area of fine motor including cutting, pre-writing, writing, visual perception, and assistive technology.

About the Presenter:

Amy Hecker OTR/L, CASDCS
Motor Lead for the Kyrene School District
"I have been an OT for 27 years with the majority of that time spent in the area of pediatrics. I am currently the Motor Lead for Kyrene as well as a member of the PS evaluation team and a treating occupational therapist working in a cross categorical behavioral sensory classroom.  I have worked in all areas of pediatric OT including Early Intervention, outpatient/inpatient and private practice as well as various school districts. I have a passion for working with our preschool and elementary students, especially those on the autism spectrum. I love presenting on the topic of sensory processing as well as anything OT related. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my husband and grown children and being part of a big breed dog rescue. My husband and I share our home with 5 rescues dogs (5 great danes and a mutt), four of which have special needs."