{"id":22724,"date":"2023-10-30T09:30:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T09:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings-new\/?page_id=22724"},"modified":"2024-12-12T11:37:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T11:37:16","slug":"using-the-ipad-to-develop-fine-motor-and-handwriting-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/send-it\/using-ipads-to-support-learning\/using-the-ipad-to-develop-fine-motor-and-handwriting-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Fine motor and handwriting skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-writingwizard.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-writingwizard.png 200w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-writingwizard-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Writing Wizard:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app by L&#8217;Escapadou will help develop fine motor skills by tracing a variety of shapes, patterns, letters and numbers. It can be used with either a finger or a stylus. It is designed to maintain motivation and is fully customisable. It allows you check progress through a system of reports and profiles. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a short video showing some of the features of this app and how it can be used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to use the Writing Wizard app to support fine motor skill development\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/KGn13cojp1o?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-writingwizardcursive.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-writingwizardcursive.png 200w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-writingwizardcursive-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Writing Wizard (cursive):<\/strong><br>There is also a cursive version. Once tracing is complete, children can interact with 4 games that animate letters. You can also enter your own words , which can be accompanied by audio recordings (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-stylusalupen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9310\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Using a chunky stylus on the iPad gives opportunities to develop a good pencil grip. The <strong>alupen<\/strong> stylus has a good weight and ridges to encourage a tripod grip. (\u00a3 moderate)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-styluscosmonaut-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-styluscosmonaut-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-styluscosmonaut.png 318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Very chunky and made the <strong>cosmonaut<\/strong> stylus tip is made from a material which that is responsive and glides effortlessly over the glass screen. Its rubberized exterior is soft and grippy, yet waterproof, and durable.. (\u00a3 moderate)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/10\/WACOM-Bamboo-stylus-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of a pen sized stylus \" class=\"wp-image-22787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/10\/WACOM-Bamboo-stylus-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/10\/WACOM-Bamboo-stylus-440x440.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/10\/WACOM-Bamboo-stylus-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/10\/WACOM-Bamboo-stylus-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/10\/WACOM-Bamboo-stylus-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/10\/WACOM-Bamboo-stylus-270x270.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The Bamboo solo stylus is shaped like a standard pen and has a smooth feel with replaceable tips. (\u00a3 moderate)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-slope.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-slope.png 225w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2022\/07\/ipad-finemotor-slope-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Placing the iPad on a slope can often encourage a good posture when working. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: When exploring apps for fine motor support, try alternating between using a finger and a chunky stylus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*All details accurate at the time or writing \u2013 please note that app prices do change, apps do get removed from the app store and iOS updates can stop apps from working correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writing Wizard: This app by L&#8217;Escapadou will help develop fine motor skills by tracing a variety of shapes, patterns, letters and numbers. 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