FIRST Occupational Therapy

Formerly Rise Literacy. School-age occupational therapy in Canberra, ACT and research-informed handwriting PL for teachers, Australia-wide.

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

Rise Literacy is now FIRST Occupational Therapy: same account, same focus on children's literacy, with handwriting at the centre.

Start with the three free research briefs behind the Groundwork Handwriting System; no sign-up needed: https://t.co/Xe0xaAHpTl

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@rachabuck You should be Rachael. Incredible efforts from the team. You’ve produced a wonderful and accessible resource for teachers.

[Jessica Colleu Terradas CF @JessicaColleu]

4 wks to go before the first @SharingBestPrac Conf in Canberra. Only Limited tickets! https://t.co/eotQNIQqr5
@ACAL_ACU @annecastles @ReadingDoctor @danmcarr @glenn_fahey @CISOZ @SerpentinePS @Smithre5 @learnwithmrlee @riseliteracy @ceacg @ellis_patrick @Brad1968 @LiamSt01

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@sarah_handscomb I can’t believe you posted this just four days ago. It seems surreal that you are no longer with us. You will truly be missed.

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@Jacinda19771 @sarah_handscomb Sarah, you oozed positivity and loved all of the children you worked with. You will be missed. I will treasure the short time I got to spend with you on this earth. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

[Jacinda Vaughan @Jacinda19771]

It is with great sadness that I share that our beautiful @sarah_handscomb has passed away suddenly late last week.
Her Mother Jenny would like to share this news with the Science of Reading Community and to celebrate Sarah's impact on so many educators and her students. ❤️

[Liam @LiamSt01]

@JessicaColleu @SharingBestPrac @ReadingDoctor @annecastles @Smithre5 @glenn_fahey @SerpentinePS @riseliteracy @ActAEBE @Brad1968 @ellis_patrick @MericiCanberra Looks great Jessica. Looking forward to it.

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@SkyeStaude @MacKillopFS @SWLiteracy Thanks Skye. Yes, it was a brilliant four days. The MacKillop Education teams are amazing. Talk about changing lives through eduction!

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@lifeoflottie Thanks Charlotte. I look forward to continuing to work with you and your team. Enjoy your well-earned break.

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@lifeoflottie Brilliant! Yes, it is always good to see the look of relief on a students face when I respond with “…I haven’t taught you this yet, but …”

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@SkyeStaude @lifeoflottie @SWLiteracy Can’t wait to work with the MacKillop Education Secondary teams, Skye. Bring on Thursday 😀

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@lifeoflottie Thanks Charlotte 🙏 I had a great day too. I look forward to visiting your school sometime soon.

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@Knight2Susan @lifelonglit @PamelaSnow2 @tserry2504 @FIVEfromFIVE Absolutely. Especially because the children can hear themselves improve which feeds into their self-efficacy, which in turn leads to them being more willing to take bigger risks in their learning. Amazing work Sue and the CLPS team.

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@Knight2Susan @lifelonglit @PamelaSnow2 @tserry2504 @FIVEfromFIVE Ahh, makes perfect sense. That data is AWESOME! Congratulations 🎉

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@Knight2Susan @sarah_handscomb @SkyeStaude @SWLiteracy Yes. Indeed Sue. These teachers are amazing and have such dedication to their students. 👍

[Sue Knight @Knight2Susan]

@riseliteracy @sarah_handscomb @SkyeStaude @SWLiteracy Just googled MacKillop - so exciting all staff are training in SW. It will change the lives of many of Victoria’s vulnerable young people.

[Sarah Handscomb @sarah_handscomb]

@SWLiteracy @riseliteracy @SkyeStaude Thank you John! The course is second to none! Provides teachers with the keys they need to unlock the alphabetic code with students in a way they and students can access.

[FIRST Occupational Therapy @FIRSTOTCanberra]

@Knight2Susan @sarah_handscomb @SkyeStaude @SWLiteracy Thanks for your kind words Sue 😄. Yes, we are in Melbourne. I’m presenting at MacKillop Education’s central office in South Melbourne.

[Sue Knight @Knight2Susan]

@sarah_handscomb @riseliteracy @SkyeStaude @SWLiteracy Sarah, where are you? In Vic? Lucky to have James in person - he’s brilliant. Good luck! SW will have a huge positive impact on your students. Looking forward to hearing about your successes 👏👏👏