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• Preparing for primary-school
  • Behaviour at break and lunchtimes
  • Changing for PE
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• Classroom Skills
  • Core stability for writing and table top tasks
  • Correct height of chair and desk
  • Fiddle toys
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    • Mathematics-making it real
    • Using multilink to help with mathematics skills
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  • Placing the paper to assist with handwriting
  • Reading and spelling-encouraging
  • Scissor skills
    • Scissor skills activities
  • Seating for good posture
  • Table Height for stability
  • Visual perceptual skills and fine motor skills
  • Writing and recording difficulties
  • Writing frames and getting ideas down
  • Writing skills
• Learning styles – recognising
• Pencil Grips and different pens
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Practical Skills for Primary School