Introducing the Stay Put Mat: Non Slip Writing Aid

Introducing the Stay Put Mat: Non Slip Writing Aid!

15/2/2017

Last week we looked at the gross motor skills involved with page stabilization. If you missed it, catch up on it here (Gross motor skills needed for page stabilization during writing)!

But what if your child is still struggling to hold their paper whilst they write or draw?

I was recently introduced to the Stay Put Mat: Non Slip Writing Aid!

The Stay Put Mat:Non Slip Writing Aid was designed by a mom to help manage slipping papers on a table. The Stay Put Mat:Non Slip Writing Aid consists of a magnetic frame made on a non-slip base. It is durable and lightweight and easy to transport around (so important for a mobile OT)!

I have been testing the Stay Put Mat:Non Slip Writing Aid in my OT sessions and these are my favorite ways to use this non-slip mat!

On a slope board
Incorporating a motor activity
Toddler drawing
Pointing activities
Writing at a desk

I especially love how the page does not get marked with use in the Stay Put Mat. There are no tape marks or blue-tak stains. There are no rips, tears or creases either!

Who would benefit from use of the Stay Put Mat:Non Slip Writing Aid?
The Stay Put Mat:Non Slip Writing Aid provides an innovative attractive way to compensate for difficulties with page stabilization.

It would benefit:

Those who have an upper limb impairment.
Those who have a tremor
Those who have difficulty with bilateral co-ordination difficulties.
Those who have difficulties with postural control and trunk stability.
Young children who are using both hands to explore drawing.

Occupational Therapists will find this mat invaluable!

For more information bout the Stay Put Mat: Non Slip Writing Aid, visit the website "STAY PUT MAT"!

Have you tried this mat?

Cindy Chuan is a registered Occupational Therapist practising in Sydney Australia. She has two young children who are a constant source of inspiration and learning. Cindy loves working creatively to help children to reach their potential, finding opportunities in everyday living and making learning fun.

Cindy is the author of the Occupational Therapy blog Your Kids OT

Disclosure: This product was gifted to Your Kids OT for the purposes of a review. Reviews and endorsements of products will only be made based on my expertise and personal opinion; and deemed worthy of such endorsement. The opinions shared in sponsored content will always be my own and not that of the advertising company or brand.