You taught your kindergarteners how to form every letter correctly… so you’re done teaching handwriting, right? Not quite! One of the biggest mistakes I see with handwriting instruction is teaching letter formation during the first month or two of school and then moving on. Students may get an occasional handwriting
Pre-writing activities are more than just fun warm-ups—they’re the building blocks for strong handwriting, clear communication, and confident writing. Before students can write their names or compose full sentences, they need a solid foundation in key pre-writing skills that support fine motor control, cognitive development, and oral language. Research shows
“But I don’t know how to draw!” If you’ve ever taught young writers, you’ve likely heard this phrase more times than you can count. For many Kindergarteners, writing is an overwhelming task—not only do they have to think of an idea, but they also need to form letters correctly, put
Fine motor skills and handwriting go hand in hand—strong fine motor abilities lay the foundation for clear, legible writing. Kids need well-developed hand muscles to hold a pencil correctly, apply the right pressure, and form letters smoothly. But here’s the struggle we’re facing today: with so much screen time, kids
How do you start off the year teaching writing in Kindergarten? More than likely, your students will not be ready to be writing full sentences yet. You will have to really start from the basics of writing, with lots of modeling and scaffolding to get them where they need to
Do you ever feel like there’s NO TIME in your day to practice handwriting? Sure, in the first few weeks of school, you do daily handwriting practice, model each letter, and make sure your students know how to write each one. But soon, you will need to move on to
We all know those tricky letters that students confuse with one another. Usually “b” is confused with “d”, “p” gets switched with “q” or even the number “9”, and “n” and “u” always trip up your students. Even “m” and “w” or “z” and “s” can be challenging. Next thing
Setting up writing center activities kindergarten students can use all year long doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, keeping your writing centers simple, predictable, and skill-building is the best way to help young writers grow confidently. During my literacy rotations, my students visited the writing center every day, and
A growing trend I’ve noticed is that more and more Kindergarteners are arriving with underdeveloped fine motor skills. With the rise of technology, many students haven’t had much practice holding a pencil, using scissors, or even playing with playdough. As a result, they struggle with handwriting and other essential tasks
