Barbara Smith, MS, OTR/L, author of From Rattles to Writing: A Parent’s Guide to Hand Skills, recently wrote a post about her book on the blog Two Peds in a Pod.

This groundbreaking guide describes the songs, games, toys, activities, and adaptations that help children develop the visual-perceptual skills needed to read and the eye-hand coordination to write.

Blocks and stacking are especially important in early development – read more on the blog.

Find From Rattles to Writing, and other Fine Motor activities, at therapro.com.