Full-day, on-site, in-person professional development for early educators is here!
Evidence-based, classroom-ready strategies to support motor and sensory development.
Empowering staff to integrate fine motor and sensory supports seamlessly, improving outcomes for every student.
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Fine Motor Foundations: The Building Blocks of Handwriting
Hidden barriers can impact fine motor skill development...
Fine motor challenges often show up as frustration, avoidance, and inconsistent performance, leaving teachers unsure how to support skill development without increasing pressure or workload.
Here's Your Solution:
This training provides a developmentally grounded, occupational therapy-informed framework for supporting fine motor skills through classroom design, instruction, and play, improving motor development, confidence, participation, and comfort in young children.
Outcomes to get Excited About!
■ Addresses fine motor challenges that show up as fatigue, avoidance, frustration, and inconsistent performance
■ Provides a clear, developmentally grounded framework for understanding fine motor development
■ Clarifies developmental progressions for grasp, tool use, bilateral coordination, and hand dominance
■ Examines how classroom environments, materials, and routines impact fine motor success
■ Guides educators in selecting, adapting, and using materials already in the classroom
■ Provides recommendations for developmentally supportive toys, manipulatives, and activity stations
■ Helps staff navigate real-world classroom barriers including time, materials, space, and supporting diverse learners
Fee: $3500
(Travel fees may apply)
Sensory Processing 101: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Preferences
Sensory stress can be hidden in daily routines...
Sensory processing differences are frequently misunderstood as behavior problems, leading to classroom disruption, staff overwhelm, and inconsistent support for kids with diverse regulation needs.
Here's Your Solution:
This training equips educators and early education leaders with practical, sensory-informed strategies embedded into routines, environments, and instruction to reduce stress, improve regulation, and foster inclusive, supportive classrooms.
Outcomes to get Excited About!
■ Provides a practical, classroom-centered framework for understanding sensory processing and its impact on attention, regulation, and participation
■ Teaches how to embed sensory supports throughout the preschool day, through routines, play, and instructional practices
■ Explores how classroom environments, materials, and learning spaces influence regulation and learning access
■ Examines how classroom environments, materials, and routines impact sensory processing
■ Provides recommendations for sensory-friendly materials, manipulatives, and activity stations
■ Shows teachers how to create calm, “chill out” spaces that support self-regulation and coping skills
■ Equips educators to promote equity, self-advocacy, inclusion, and belonging for sensory-diverse children
Fee: $3500
(Travel fees may apply)
On-Site, In-Person Staff Training
Choose from either Fine Motor Foundations or Sensory Processing 101
What's Included:
✔ 6 hours of in-person training
✔ Pre-planning call with admin team
✔ Customization for your staff and student population
✔ Handouts and resources
✔ Interactive activities and case studies
✔ Make-and-Take activities for staff
✔ Time for questions and team reflection
$3500
Make-and-Takes Included!
Each training day includes time for hands-on, make-and-take activities where teachers create simple, effective fine motor activities and sensory supports they can use right away!
Optional Add-Ons to Continue the Learning:
Targeted Virtual Follow-Up Session
Fee: $250
■ One 60-minute live virtual session scheduled within 4 weeks of in-person or virtual trainings
■ Designed to help staff apply previously learned concepts and receive support while implementing new strategies
■ Includes a brief review of key topics discussed during earlier trainings and opportunities for guided reflection.
■ Staff will feel supported and more confident as they begin applying new techniques and approaches in daily practice.
■ A valuable opportunity to ask specific questions, receive feedback, and problem-solve through guided discussion with peers and the instructor.
Caregiver Engagement Night
Fee: $750
■ 90-minute session delivered either in person or virtually to match the staff training format
■ Presentation content is aligned with the topics and strategies introduced during staff professional development trainings.
■ Focused on practical, easy-to-use strategies families can implement at home to support child development and learning.
■ Comprehensive caregiver handouts and resources are provided for all attending families.
■ A meaningful way to strengthen family engagement, encourage collaboration, and build a stronger school community.
Extended Virtual Learning Series
Fee: $2000
■ Four weekly sessions featuring targeted teaching, guided reflection, and discussion on topics relevant to your team’s goals.
■ Topics are selected in advance and examples may include regulation, transitions, inclusion, communication, or caregiver support.
■ Recordings will be shared with team leaders for staff unable to attend live sessions or needing additional review.
■ Each 60-minute training includes a 30-minute lecture paired with a 30-minute discussion and Q&A session.
■ Sessions are designed to build staff confidence, encourage collaboration, and support use of new strategies in practice.
Access to Fine Motor University
Fee: $250
■ Self-paced professional development through access to Fine Motor University (FMU), completed on each staff member’s schedule.
■ FMU is an online course designed to deepen early educators’ understanding of fine motor development and classroom application.
■ Includes four modules and 12 lessons with 1.5 hours of content, downloadable resources, and English/Spanish transcripts.
■ Reinforces previously taught concepts while supporting onboarding and training for new staff members.
■ One flat discounted rate includes twelve months of shared team access using a single email address and login.
Meet Your Instructor
Stephanie Roberts, MA, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Educator
Founder of Write Beginnings
With over 25 years of experience working alongside early educators, one thing has become clear to me: teachers need practical tools to help students stay engaged, build skills, and navigate everyday classroom challenges. My hands-on, in-person professional development gives educators the tools to support fine motor skills, coordination, and independence, while understanding and responding to sensory differences that impact attention, behavior, and participation.
Participants learn how to embed strategies seamlessly into daily routines, design environments, and select materials that promote engagement and inclusion. This approach strengthens staff confidence, boosts student engagement, and supports every child in reaching their full potential.
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Travel and Expense Policies for In-Person Presentations
Travel expenses are billed separately from presentation fees and vary by location. All travel details are discussed and approved in advance. Please see below for details.
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Interested? Let's Set up a Call!
I would love to hear more about your program and how we can design an unforgettable training day for your team!
Looking for a Virtual Experience?
Virtual trainings offer a flexible, engaging way for teams to learn together through interactive content, guided reflection, practical strategies, and meaningful discussion focused on motor and sensory development in early childhood settings.
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