Handwriting
It is important to note that many children at this age do not have the fine motor control to write letters. Activities such as cutting, coloring, painting with large brushes, etc., help to build this skill. We will practice writing in sand and on the chalkboard with large strokes before we begin with pencils for those who are not yet ready.
Although writing will not be a skill taught for mastery until grade one, in kindergarten we will work on correct letter formation and strokes and writing names, using both upper and lower case letters.
Our handwriting program "Handwriting Without Tears" by Jan Olsen, OTR, uses building blocks and small slates to introduce students to handwriting. Capital letters are taught first. Since the lower case letters are not introduced until the second part of the year after all the capitals have been taught, please teach your child to write his/her name using only capital letters.
Why Teach Capital Letters First?
Children love capital letters! All capital letters start at the same place -- the TOP! Starting at the top is a very important habit. Capital letters are so easy to recognize and write. They use four basic strokes: big lines, little lines, big curves and little curves. Capital letters are the same height. They are big, bold and familiar!
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