Additionally, children are provided with acitivities that can be practiced at home between sessions. Developed in 1995 at Crossroads, Cool Hands is specifically designed to improve hand function. Through a variety of activities, more efficient handwriting and scissor skills are taught. Cool Hands also strives to foster each child's self esteem and enjoyment while learning these important motor activities. Each program lasts twelve weeks and will be limited to eight children from ages 5 to 7.
Closing ends with a review of the day's work and assignment of activities to do at home.
Completed homework assignments will be posted on a display board. Therefore parents will want to encourage their children to complete assignments. Cool Hands is provided by Crossroads' Occupational Therapy staff. Cool Hands is offered one hour each week for 12 weeks. Cool Hands is for children at the preprinting or early printing stages, usually 5 to 7 year olds.