Casey the Caterpillar chalkboards.jpg
Casey the Caterpillar chalkboards.jpg

Individual Chalkboards

from $15.00

Chalkboards are recommended to be used  with  the ‘Magic Caterpillar - Handwriting:  A Process to Teach Correct Letter Formation’.   Not only do the boards provide kinaesthetic feedback during the early stages of the handwriting process, but the use of small pieces of chalk also assists children with developing the correct pincer grip which is required for writing with a pencil.     The chalkboards are plain black - without writing. The picture shows how they are used.

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Chalkboards are recommended to be used  with  the ‘Magic Caterpillar - Handwriting:  A Process to Teach Correct Letter Formation’.   Not only do the boards provide kinaesthetic feedback during the early stages of the handwriting process, but the use of small pieces of chalk also assists children with developing the correct pincer grip which is required for writing with a pencil.     The chalkboards are plain black - without writing. The picture shows how they are used.

In the initial steps of this handwriting process,  children write with chalkboards balanced mid line  on their laps.  At this stage,  chalkboards also provide children with the opportunity to develop the important skill of 'crossing the midline' - which is crucial to success in later stages of writing.    


The boards come in standard black chalkboard colour and  all boards need to be primed before use.  Instructions for priming accompany each board.    


For best results, read the Teacher’s Manual to understand the rationale behind the ‘Magic Caterpillar - Handwriting: A Process to Teach Correct Letter Formation.’


Suitable for: 


  • All students working in the initial stages of the ‘Magic Caterpillar Handwriting - A Process for Correct Letter Formation’

  • Small group and whole classroom instruction

  • Home school and tutoring groups 

  • Students in Kindergarten/Prep 


Educational Benefits: 


  • Kinaesthetic feedback when beginning to form shapes on the board

  • Bilateral integration - both sides of the body involved in the motor planning

  • Support the development of motor memory at the hand level before fine motor level

  • Small chalk helps develop the pincer grip