My son recently started showing interest in writing letters, but he often said, "I can't," which made me want to support him in building his confidence. That's when I found TOT Handwriting. The owner, Jennell, is not only an experienced occupational therapist but also a mom of two, which made me feel even more comfortable and understood. From the beginning, Jennell was honest and thoughtful--after assessing my son, she let me know that while he didn't necessarily need handwriting classes at age 3, they could still be beneficial. And they absolutely were! He made great progress, and more importantly, he is more confident about his ability to write. We had such a positive experience that we decided to enroll him again for the summer session. Highly recommend TOT Handwriting to any parent looking for gentle, expert support in early writing skills! read more

TOT Fine Motor Camp - Occupational Therapy Near Me - Tustin, California

We had a fantastic experience with T.OT Fine Motor Camp. My son made noticeable progress in a short period of time--not just in how his handwriting looks, but in the underlying skills like spacing, letter formation, and staying on the line. What really stood out to me was how structured and thoughtful the program is. They don't just have kids practice writing--they actually teach the patterns behind letter formation and target the foundational skills that make writing easier. We also received a detailed progress report with real data and writing samples, which is something you rarely see in camps like this. By the end of the program, my son went from inconsistent letter formation to confidently forming all uppercase and lowercase letters, with much better spacing and overall legibility. I would absolutely recommend this camp to any parent looking to support their child's handwriting and fine motor development in a meaningful, effective way. read more

My 7-year-old daughter attended T.OT Handwriting Camp, and I am truly impressed with the results. Her handwriting showed a noticeable improvement after just one session! The teachers are patient, encouraging, and clearly very skilled at working with children. My daughter felt confident and motivated, and she actually enjoyed practicing her handwriting. I'm so grateful for the positive impact this camp has already had, and I highly recommend T.OT Handwriting Camp to any parent looking to support their child's handwriting development. read more

I have two boys, ages 7 and 12, who have always struggled with handwriting. I searched for a long time and even tried two different OTs for my older son. They helped with his motor skills, but not with handwriting. I found Mrs. Jennel in the summer of 2025, and in the past six months my children's handwriting has improved tremendously. My older son works with her privately, and not only has his handwriting improved, but also his sentence structure, grammar, and the overall flow of his essays. My 2nd grader attends her camps and absolutely loves them. They do a variety of fun and engaging OT activities in addition to writing. His handwriting has improved so much that his teacher was amazed. Beyond her professional skills, Mrs. Jennel is a truly caring person. You can share any concerns, and she listens patiently and helps the kids grow. I am so happy to work with her and plan to continue, even though my children's handwriting has already improved--she has so much more to offer. I highly recommend her. read more

So happy my 1st grade son joined the Supernova Camp with Ms. Jennell this summer (2025)! She has an amazing way of making handwriting practice both fun and effective. My son started out reluctant and easily frustrated, but Ms. Jennell's patient guidance and creative activities kept him engaged. She knew exactly when to encourage, when to challenge, and how to adjust the pace. By the end of camp, his handwriting was not only neater but he also had much better pencil grip and confidence. We are so grateful for her dedication and highly recommend her programs! read more

Excellent service. Helped and improved my son motor writing skills. He learned to control his writing and able to write for a longer time without getting tired fast. Mrs. Jennell is very patient & cares for everyone. My son enjoys going to her class and feels proud of himself that he can write better thanks to her. Her fun & creative activities in class makes more fun for everyone and also improves their muscles memory. We are grateful of her dedication and highly recommended her classes. read more

I am truly grateful that I found Jennell. The TOT handwriting program has been such a blessing for my son. I could barely read his handwriting before he started this class and now by the end of it he has done a complete 180. His handwriting is legible, words are appropriately spaced and his overall technique of holding/ using a pencil has changed for the better. This class has done wonders for my son and I'm so thankful that now my son will be entering 3rd grade with more confidence and skill. I highly recommend TOT fine motor camp if your child is struggling in any way with their handwriting! read more

We are almost to the end of our first camp. My son has made incredible progress in just a few short weeks. Mrs Jenelle is amazing with the kids, making class fun and enjoyable while also doing the work. She is great with communication to the parents, and we even got a progress report halfway through, which was very detailed and insightful. She is very warm and encouraging, while also holding boundaries with the kids. I cannot recommend her and these classes enough to anyone I meet! read more

A handwriting class designed and run by an OT makes this class a win for my child. Instead of sitting still at a desk for an hour, incorporating movement in between is genius and effective. read more

I'll be forever grateful that I came across a post in a local mom's Facebook group that sang the praises of TOT CAMP. My 9 yo daughter's handwriting was ok but she needed help on proper letter formation, spacing and so on. She just finished her first course and the improvements I've seen in her penmanship is night and day. My daughter looks forward to going each week and we are looking forward to attending the upcoming summer camp. Thanks to JENNELL for her guidance and making the children's learning experience so pleasurable. Bonus points for her sweet, aesthetically pleasing space! read more

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We love Ms. Jennell! Our 5 year old took her Social Engineers class and learned so much! Her handwriting has greatly improved and she learned effective techniques to label and express her emotions. She had so much fun and looked forward to it every week. Ms. Jennell is enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and patient with each child and provides helpful individualized feedback on their progress. We would definitely recommend her classes and camps! read more

What a difference this camp has made in our sons's life. Jennell has the patience of a saint and has a unique method where she's able to have my son understand how to make & form letters. She begins the lesson by doing a fun obstacle course and then starts the handwriting lesson. She also does a bit of reading comprehension as part of the lesson - when really it's to practice more handwriting. My son has some intrinsic muscle immaturity and she was able to develop a grip for him. We are doing another camp this coming month and can't wait to see even more improvement. He went from writing hieroglyphics to now legible letters! Thank you, Jennell! read more

Our son loved this class! Miss Jennell blends handwriting and reading comprehension with fun, hands-on activities, obstacle courses and other fine motor activities to keep kids engaged. Every session is thoughtfully structured, and our son made amazing progress while having so much fun! We also receive detailed progress reports, which were so helpful in understanding his growth. Highly recommend! read more

Our Kids had a wonderful experience at T.OT Hand Writing camp. As an OT myself, I can attest that this is quality hand writing methods and instruction! Both of my kids made great gains with their letter formation, and we plan on returning for further support with critical writing at some point. Highly recommend for sure! read more

Can't recommend Jennell enough!! My son is in Kindergarten and his TK and Kinder teachers noticed that he was having a challenging time with fine motor skills. He wasn't going to qualify for services but he DEF needed some help. My friend suggested T.OT Camp and I am so happy she did. My son's Kinder teacher noticed a huge improvement in not only his hand writing and fine motor skills, but also his confidence! When we signed my son up, I honestly worried that he was going to dread going. It was quite the opposite!! He loved it and would always look forward to it. He has even asked to go back for a later session! Our family is so grateful and Jennell really created such an incredible program! read more

Just the type of class I was looking for my daughter. So grateful to know it exists all thanks to the vision of Ms. Jennell. She was so patient and approachable for all my queries I had before joining my daughter. My daughter already loves the classes she has taken so far. Looking forward for more magic to unfold. read more

Highly recommended!!!! I am currently bringing both my kids (7 yo and 9 yo) to Ms. Jennell for help with their handwritings and after only TWO sessions, I already see a huge difference, especially in my older child!!! Ms. Jennell is great with kids, she's kind and friendly but firm so the kids don't get all crazy in class. I was surprised to see that besides working on handwriting, she also works with kids on reading articles and teach them on how and what to highlight in the passage so that information can be reviewed in an efficient manner. It's a wonderful skill for kids to have and I was pleasantly surprised that they're learning that with her. Ms. Jennell is also very respectful and asks for parents permissions before class to ensure that the kids can read articles on certain topics, I really appreciate her thoughtfulness. In addition, she not only teaches handwriting but she assesses each child individually and recommends tools (if needed) for the child to use based on their individual needs. I highly recommend her classes!!! read more

My 5 year old is part of the summer camp and has been enjoying each week. Last week they learned about sharks and this week they've been talking about dinosaurs (as a parent, I've been learning too!) Ms. Jennell's daily updates with pictures taken from their day, and "dinner inspired conversations" have been my favorite to view. My daughter has been so proud of the work she's been bringing home. Through her journal writing, I've been so impressed to see her improvements. In addition to targeting her fine and gross motor skills, Ms. Jennell has also incorporated a daily social-emotional lesson. My daughter has come home reciting the chants that have helped her deescalate when she's feeling angry. I would sign my daughter up again next summer! read more

I have known Jennell since before she started TOT Fine Motor - her dedication to the kids and her passion for her work are unmatched. She is very knowledgeable about how to support children's fine motor skills in ways that go beyond the walls of her clinic. She integrates behavior, social, fine motor, and gross motor skills into her lessons! There is tangible progress with her camps. Highly recommend her and her camps! read more

I'm so thankful I found Ms. Jennell's t.OT program. My son took her Asteroids and science summer camp and loved her classes! She is a talented teacher and OT. She reaches out to my son in a way I could not have. After taking her classes, he greatly improved his fine motor skills and grew confidence in kindergarten when he could write his letters properly and know how to do his crafts at school. (He went into kindergarten not knowing how to write his name). Her multi-sensory approach and constant encouragement helped my son succeed. I love her classes so much that I am sending my younger daughter to take the same class! She truly cares about her students and is such a great person. Highly recommend! read more

Another parent gave us a referral to TOT Fine Motor Camp for my 5 year old son to help him with pencil grip. Upon reading about this special unique OT place, we booked for our older daughter too. Jennell is amazing, she assessed our kids and were spot on with everything. She keeps them motivated during the sessions. She keeps the parents informed every session. We are finishing up our first camp sign-ups and already seen huge improvements in both kids. We cannot thank her and her staff enough!! We are excited to see more progress in future sessions. read more

We could not be more grateful for T.O.T. Fine Motor Camp. Ms Jennell has helped our 10 year old son, immensely. While we are fortunate to attend an amazing school, we feel as though the basics of writing skills were lacking. Thank you Ms Jennell for helping bring our son to the level which is required for success at his level. read more

Ms. Jennell is amazing! She has helped my son improve his writing and sentence structure. He loves attending her class and looks forward to going every week. Her classes are fun and educational. She truly goes above and beyond for her students. Her dedication and work are truly appreciated. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about TOT Fine Motor Camp. My 4 year old truly looks forward to attending her "asteroid" group every week, to him he gets to spend a hour playing every Saturday morning. Her office is warm, inviting and so clean! She sets up the class so my son thinks he is playing but he is really working on motor planning and handwriting. The highlight of his session is always the art project and of course he enjoys earning stars to go to a treasure chest! Jennell is so knowledgeable about all things fine motor and keeps me informed on strategies she is using with my son. Her aide, Amy, is so kind. Jennell and Amy both have high expectations in such a warm and supportive environment. Jennell always gives "homework" and my son receives a star for completing it, having that home to camp connection I've found so important in supporting my son with his handwriting. Thank you Miss Jennell, I know my son is going to excel in the area of fine motor because of your camp! We are forever grateful. read more

So happy I found T.oT Fine Motor Camp! Ms. Jennell has such a loving, gentle way with the kids, while also pushing them to do hard things (like fixing improper letter formation and pencil grasp, working on core strength and balance through obstacle courses, talking through emotions). It's all done in a fun, positive environment so my child looks forward to each session. Communication with parents is clear, and I love that there are progress reports with measurable goals! read more

This lady gets results ! Jennell is in demand for good reason. We did 1 course and my kid isn't even done yet but with about 1 more month to go there has been vast improvement. We are signing up for another round to really solidify what my kid has learned.. Her class sizes are small which I appreciate but I wish she held more classes. I wanted my kid to do this earlier but it was always sold out. Glad I was able to get my kid in. read more

T.OT fine motor camp is so much more than handwriting - it's also strength building, sensory, and social emotional activities that are fun and impactful. It is so clearly a labor of love - from the physical space of her center to the curriculum to the updates she sends to the thoughtful and thorough progress reports she provides. Importantly, Jennell is caring, kind, empathetic, and dedicated to ensuring the success of each kid that walks through the door. My son has completed four T.OT camps and will continue until he completes every camp she offers! read more

My son learned so much during the TOT fine motor camp; his writing went from being completely illegible to actually being legible. We signed up to do her camp again, very happy and worth every penny. read more

This camp has been life changing for my kids. One of my kid's school based OT asked me today what I've been doing differently since my kid was the most improved kid she's ever seen in such a short period of time. Ms. Jennell is caring and passionate about her job and makes handwriting fun. The kids love her! read more

I can't say enough good things about Jennell and her programs. My 6 year old and 8 year old have progressed so much in their handwriting structure and writing skills. She really enjoys what she does and truly cares about each child's progress. I highly recommend! read more

I found out about this camp through a local Facebook group. My son is on the older range of ages, but attending summer camp + a fall session has made a big difference in his handwriting, both in legibility and stamina. Ms. Jennell is friendly yet firm and brings out the best in the kids. She has also gone above and beyond to advise some basic in-school accommodations to improve my son's classwork - and was even willing to deviate from her planned "curriculum" and differentiate writing instruction for my son! Would definitely recommend Ms. Jennell for all ages and levels of writing! read more

This camp has been great for my 10 year old son. He has been struggling with his penmanship. He is left handed and I've struggled in trying to help him. Jenelle has been great! As an OT she has shown me why he has been struggling and has given us techniques to help. Even his 4th grade teacher has commented on his improvement. Also she has been teaching him paragraph writing as well as grammar. My son loves going to camp every Friday and is it is never a push to get him to go. He was bummed when he missed one when he was sick. Could not recommend it more highly. read more