Tips for Practising Handwriting at Home

How do I make the most out of staying at home with my little ones?

Read books, science experiments, play games, did this done that, what else can we do with our kids at home?

You might want to consider handwriting. Yes! Handwriting!

Good handwriting is very important, even today. Having handwriting that others can read can help you in school and beyond.

For nine simple steps for teaching handwriting at home check out this great resource: http://www.howtodothings.com/education/how-to-teach-your-child-good-handwriting-0

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If your child is not ready for handwriting yet, you can help them practice their fine motor skills. Some great fine motor activities include:

  • kneading dough

  • cutting play dough or paper with scissors

  • pinching small objects

  • drawing pictures

Practicing any new activity takes time. Have fun and enjoy the process!