Handwriting Club

To register for this program, schedule a free consultation. 

For children already in our practice, your child's OT can take care of your registration directly.

 

What is Handwriting Club?
Handwriting Club is a short-term, intensive handwriting readiness program for emerging writers entering kindergarten. It is designed to help children build early writing skills, confidence, and readiness for the classroom in a small, supportive group setting. Each child receives individualized support from an occupational therapy lens, while also benefiting from the motivation, modeling, and fun of learning alongside peers.

 

What makes Handwriting Club unique?
Handwriting Club has a 2:1 child-to-staff ratio, so support is highly individualized. Children get personalized guidance and feedback, while also benefiting from a collaborative group experience that encourages participation, imitation, confidence, and social learning.

 

How is this different from ongoing occupational therapy?
Handwriting Club is time-limited and skill-focused. Rather than open-ended therapy, this program has a clear structure, specific goals, and a planned endpoint. It is designed for children who need targeted support with early handwriting and school readiness skills, not long-term therapy services.

 

Who is a good fit for this program?
Handwriting Club is ideal for children entering kindergarten who may:

• Need extra support with pre-writing or early writing skills

• Have difficulty forming letters or writing their name

• Struggle with pencil grasp, posture, or control

• Avoid drawing or writing tasks

• Benefit from a small group with individualized support

 

When is Handwriting Club?
This group is a back-to-school program and takes place during the summer months:

• Date: August 11 - 21, 2026

• Time: 1:15 PM - 2:25 PM, Tuesday - Friday

• Mode: 8 extended sessions (includes progress report and parent meeting)

• Location: Hiller Therapy, 1137 S Point View St, Los Angeles

 

Can you create a group for my child’s school friends or classmates?
Yes. We can create a Handwriting Club group for a school group when there are at least 4 same-aged students interested in participating together. These groups are held at our clinic and are designed to provide individualized support within a collaborative small-group setting.

 

What ages do you work with?

Handwriting Club is designed for children entering kindergarten and early emerging writers. If you are unsure whether your child is a good fit, we are happy to help you decide. For older, more experienced writers, consider Handwriting Studio.

 

What happens in the first session?
The first session includes an informal assessment and baseline writing sample to understand your child’s current skills and readiness. We look at:

• Pencil grasp and posture

• Pre-writing and early letter formation

• Visual motor and visual perceptual skills

• Fine motor coordination and hand strength

• Attention, regulation, and participation in writing tasks

This information helps guide support throughout the rest of the program.

 

How long are the sessions?
Each session is approximately 70 minutes and includes movement-based warm-up activities, fine motor and visual motor practice, handwriting instruction, and playful functional writing activities appropriate for emerging writers.

 

Will my child get homework?
We provide optional short home practice, usually 5 minutes or less per day. The goal is to encourage consistency without overwhelming families.

 

Will I see progress in 8 sessions?
Most children show meaningful growth in confidence, pencil control, letter formation, and readiness for classroom writing tasks over the course of the program. Families receive a written progress summary and recommendations at the end.

 

Do you use a specific handwriting curriculum?
We use evidence-based handwriting readiness principles and adapt activities to each child’s developmental level. The focus is on building strong foundations for writing in a way that feels supportive, engaging, and successful.

 

Is this covered by insurance?
Handwriting Club is a private-pay program and is typically not billed through insurance.

 

What happens after the program ends?
After the final session, families meet with their child’s OT on Zoom to review progress and discuss recommendations for next steps. Some children are ready to carry skills into the classroom, while others may benefit from additional support or check-ins.

 

How do I get started?
To enroll, contact us to schedule an intake or ask questions. We will help determine whether Handwriting Club is the right fit for your child.

 

How much does Handwriting Club cost?
The program cost is $1,500 for 8 extended sessions and includes assessment, materials, progress summary, and parent feedback meeting. We do not offer a daily rate. Registration is complete once payment is made by credit card through our client portal. Payment includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. For a full description of our policies, including fees, attendance requirements, and insurance, please see our Fees and Office Policies.​

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