Handwriting Curriculum Being Added Did you know there is a sequence in how handwriting should be taught? LCCAA Head Start teachers received training in Handwriting without Tears to help students build essential skills for emergent writing and handwriting success. Teachers will use a variety of materials in the classroom to implement the curriculum and work on letter formation and handwriting. Students will use Playdoh and wood cut-out pieces to form letters, chalk and chalkboards, as well as write and wipe boards. Children gradually develop the ability to copy or form letters in a predictable order. At age three they are able to start making vertical and horizontal lines. By four years old they are able to add curves and by age six able to do more complex writing with adding diagonals. Here are some helpful tips for parents on how to work on handwriting at home: First work on letters that have vertical & horizontal lines (Examples - L F E H). Then work on circular letters (Examples - U C O Q G S J D P B R). Lastly work on letters with diagonals (Examples - K A M N V W X Y Z). When working on letters you will first focus on formation of uppercase letters and then move to lowercase letters. to write (Please see picture for proper hand grasp). When we can build that school to home connection, it Make sure your child has proper hand grip when starting enhances your child’s education experience. Together by starting writing skills at a young age, we can build a strong foundation, prevent bad habits and set your child up for future school success. Always start letter formation at the top.
Up to 3-years-old
Up to 4-years-old
Up to 6-years-old
Handwriting without Tears is a program of Learning without Tears. Learn more on their website at www. lwtears.com.
Book of the Month: Penguins, Penguins Everywhere! When the weather is cold and icy, that is a natural time to talk about polar animals.
Penguins, Penguins Everywhere! by Bob Barner is a great book they will enjoy looking at that is also filled with facts about penguins. Children love to learn about penguins because they are silly, but they are also fascinated by the idea of a bird that swims. Just having conversations like this with your child is teaching them about the world around them as well as science concepts, such as habitat.
