Beginning writing includes fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination for controlling writing tools, understanding that we can show our thoughts through drawing and writing, and writing letters that represent sounds in words. How can I help? Create fun and interesting ways to develop fine motor skills. For example, provide clothespins that your child can squeeze to open or Read more…

Beginning writing includes fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination for controlling writing tools, understanding that we can show our thoughts through drawing and writing, and writing letters that represent sounds in words. How can I help? Create fun and interesting ways to develop fine motor skills and practice letter writing. For example, exercise finger and hand muscles by Read more…

Beginning writing includes fine-motor skills and eye-hand coordination for controlling writing tools, understanding that we can show our thoughts through drawing and writing, and writing letters that represent sounds in words. How can I help? Create fun and interesting ways to draw and write. For example, have your child look in a mirror. Encourage him or her to Read more…

Beginning writing includes fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination for controlling writing tools, understanding that we can show our thoughts through drawing and writing, and writing letters that represent sounds in words. How can I help? Create tactile letters to touch and trace. Print a letter from your child’s name in large clear print on a sheet of Read more…

Beginning writing includes fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination for controlling writing tools, understanding that we can show our thoughts through drawing and writing, and writing letters that represent sounds in words. How can I help? Take writing outside. Encourage your child to use sidewalk chalk or paint to paint, draw or write large circles, lines and shapes Read more…

Beginning writing includes fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination for controlling writing tools, understanding that we can show our thoughts through drawing and writing, and writing letters that represent sounds in words. How can I help? Create fun and interesting ways to develop fine motor skills. For example, you might have your child roll clay or dough into Read more…