Dyspraxia association of ireland workshop thursday may 21st

Smart Moves Westmeath

Westmeath Dyspraxia Support Group bring Sharon Drew’s Smart Moves to Athlone - SUPPORTING GROSS MOTOR SKILLS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DYSPRAXIA

Workshop will be held on

Thurs: May 21st 2015

Registration : 9.00 am

Workshop Time 9.30 am - 3.00 pm

Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.

 

Cost: €60.00 for one day workshop including light lunch (Booking Essential)

 

Do you work with or have a child with Dyspraxia/ Developmental Co-ordination Disorder?

Would you like to know how to develop the children’s movement skills which are fun and easy to use?

If so, then why not attend a training day led by Sharon Drew and learn about the Smart Moves Motor Skills Development Programme and Take Ten for some practical ideas for fine motor skills and handwriting.

Sharon Drew is an international trainer and a well known author of many practical resources for professionals and parents in the UK. Smart Moves is especially designed for teachers, SNA’s, parents, O.T’s, other professionals and can be used by sports clubs and other extracurricular clubs. The resource contains a collection of games and activities for improving gross motor skills in a fun and accessible way. The activities are designed to require minimal preparation with little or no equipment and can be used in one-to-one, group or whole class situations. Parents may also find the activities and ideas useful to support their children at home.

This informative training day will offer participants the ability to:

-Explore a selection of gross motor games and ideas.

-Consider fun activities which can be used in the classroom to support fine motor skills.

-Offer ideas to develop resources for use in the school/home setting

This will be a practical hands on day…so come in comfortable clothing

Booking and €60 prepayment essential, please contact: Dyspraxia on 01 8747085 or book online www.dyspraxia.ie