At school we use Dough Disco and Write Dance as fun, movement-based sessions that help children develop the early physical, sensory and communication foundations they need for learning — especially for writing, dressing, using tools, and regulating their bodies.

Dough Disco involves children using playdough alongside music and simple actions such as squeezing, poking, rolling, cutting, pressing and squashing.
It strengthens the small muscles in the hands, fingers and wrists. It creates regular opportunities for choice-making and expressing likes/dislikes. Visual supports help children understand routines and extend their communication.

Write Dance uses big, rhythmical movements (often with music) before moving into smaller, table-top mark-making. Children might swirl shaving foam, draw big circles in the air, or follow patterns with both hands. Large arm and shoulder movements strengthen the muscles needed for writing. It supports coordination, balance and body awareness and prepares children for controlled hand movements on paper.