Handwriting success increases your child’s ability to write well. In this episode we learn the importance of the child exercising their hands by playing with clay, putting together blocks and lacing among other things. Today’s special guest is Jodie Oare. Listen to episode 338 on Handwriting Basics for more information on handwriting and preschoolers.

These are some of the keys to writing success for little ones.

The child’s grip is important. A tripod grip is ideal. Feet on the floor with good posture.

Hand Dominance

Fat crayons or pencils

Coloring: The use of large crayons and big strokes with big spaces (encourage a variety of colors because it forces a break in stroke, allows the hand to rest)

Tracing: fat markers make a smooth and easy transition between coloring and writing. Tracing is done from top to bottom and left to right to establish proper habits that will be important for future school activities. All lines should go down, circles should start at the top. Lines and circles are the foundation of letter printing and should be practiced properly from the start. Habits are permanent.

Letter/Printing/Writing

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