Handwriting Readiness Program in Sydney
Join our fun, supportive handwriting readiness program for young children.
Help your child build the skills they need for writing, learning, and confidence at school with our handwriting readiness program in Sydney
At Innerlink Therapy, our Ready, Set, Write is a small group occupational therapy program designed for children in preschool, kindergarten, and Year 1 who need support with fine motor development, pencil skills, pre-writing, and early handwriting confidence. The program is delivered by occupational therapists within a family-centred, evidence-based practice that supports communication, motor development, emotional wellbeing, and daily participation.
Secure your place
This program has been designed for children attending preschool, Kindergarten and Year 1.
Who is this program for?
This program is ideal for children who:
- avoid drawing or writing tasks
- find it hard to hold a pencil comfortably
- tire quickly during fine motor activities
- need support with lines, shapes, letters, or writing their name
- would benefit from building confidence before or during the early school years
What your child will work on
Across the program, children build skills in:
- fine motor strength and endurance
- pencil grasp and control
- hand-eye coordination
- pre-writing lines and shapes
- name recognition and name writing
- attention, participation, and confidence in group learning
Why families choose Innerlink Therapy
Innerlink Therapy provides occupational therapy for toddlers, school-aged students, and adults, with support in areas including sensory processing, social and emotional learning, executive functioning, and fine and gross motor skills. The clinic describes its approach as safe, friendly, experienced, family-centred, and evidence-based, with in-clinic and online services available.
Our handwriting readiness program reflects that same approach:
- small and supportive group format
- play-based and engaging sessions
- structured skill progression
- practical focus on school participation and everyday function
- clear communication with families
How the program works
Program length: 6 weeks
Session time: 45 minutes
Group size: Maximum of 6 children
Age group: Preschool, Kindergarten, and Year 1
Each session includes:
- a warm-up for regulation and readiness
- greeting and orientation activities
- movement-based tasks for motor planning
- tabletop fine motor and handwriting activities
- a calm transition and parent handover.
What makes this program different?
This is not just a worksheet-based writing group.
Our program is designed to support the foundations that sit underneath handwriting, including body readiness, hand strength, motor planning, visual-motor integration, and confidence. Sessions use a neuro-affirming, play-based occupational therapy approach to help children feel capable, supported, and ready to learn.
Program outcomes
We look at progress in areas such as:
- pencil grasp quality
- tracing and copying shapes
- name writing ability
- participation and attention
- parent-reported functional change
Is this right for my child?
This program may be suitable if your child can:
- attend to a tabletop task for around 5 minutes
- participate in a small group
- follow simple adult instructions
Funding options
Innerlink Therapy is an NDIS Registered Provider.
We are registered for private health rebates.
We accept GP referrals for Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).
Cost
Enrolment is for 6 sessions.
Total program cost: $540
$90 per session
Enrol your child
Connect with our team to:
✔ Check dates
✔ Secure your child’s place
✔ Discuss NDIS goals and funding
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Ready, Set, Write program suitable for? Ready, Set, Write is designed for young children who are developing their early handwriting and fine motor skills. The program may benefit children who avoid drawing or writing activities, find it difficult to hold a pencil comfortably, tire quickly during table-top tasks, or need support developing confidence before starting or progressing through school.
What skills does Ready, Set, Write help develop? eady, Set, Write supports the development of the foundational skills needed for handwriting success. These may include pencil control, fine motor strength, hand coordination, pre-writing shapes, letter formation, visual-motor skills and confidence with drawing and writing activities. Through engaging activities, children build the skills needed to participate more successfully in classroom and everyday tasks.
How can Occupational Therapy support my child’s handwriting development? Occupational Therapists help children develop the physical, visual and coordination skills required for handwriting. Through targeted activities and play-based learning, Occupational Therapy can support hand strength, pencil grasp, fine motor skills, endurance and confidence, helping children participate more independently in writing and school activities.