Force Modulation
WHAT IS FORCE MODULATION? The ability of our body to know and control how much force to exert for any given task.
DOES YOUR CHILD EXHIBIT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?
Illegible Handwriting
Pencils constantly breaking
Hand fatigue/cramps
Withdraws from activities such as writing/drawing
Rip paper with pencils
Write so lightly that their letters are barely seen
Poor letter formation
Write extremely slow
Rushes through writing/drawing
ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE FORCE MODULATION:
Play with Theraputty/play-doh (pull, pinch, squeeze, squash)
Use Mechanical Pencils
Pop Bubble wrap
Pick up items with Tweezers/Clothes Pins
Practice writing/drawing with tracing paper, tissue paper, sandpaper, and/or chalk boards
MAKE IT FUN
Play-doh Pictionary – Using a toothpick take turns drawing into playdoh while the other person guesses your drawing
Worm Farm – Cut up small slips of paper, rubber bands, or pipe cleaners (they are the worms). Grab the most and put them in your “Worm Farm Jar/Cup.” How many you can collect in 30 seconds?
Tissue Tear – Draw or write on tissue paper. The person who goes the longest without tearing their paper wins!