Celebrating Your Child’s Progress: A Week of Handwriting Practice

This week, your child has been working hard to strengthen their handwriting skills, and you might be noticing some exciting progress! Whether it was practicing their name design, filling up pages in their journal, or practicing the alphabet with dry erase markers, these activities are all part of an important journey in developing fine motor skills and fostering confidence in writing.

Name Design:
A child’s name is one of the first things they learn to write, and making it a fun, creative project can spark their interest in writing. By decorating and designing their name, they not only practice letter formation but also gain a sense of ownership and pride in their writing.

Journals:

Journals provide a space for children to express themselves freely. This week, we introduced journaling to the students and they filled their pages with thoughts, stories, or drawings. Journaling is a wonderful way to encourage writing fluency, imagination, and confidence. It also fosters a love for written expression that can last a lifetime.

Alphabet Practice with Dry Erase Markers:
Using dry erase markers gives children a chance to practice letters over and over without wasting paper, and it allows them to feel the satisfaction of erasing and improving their work. This hands-on method makes learning feel like play, while also strengthening the muscles in their hands and fingers, which are essential for good handwriting. The students grabbed a marker, eraser and an alphabet page and made themselves comfortable on our classroom rug!

Over the weekend, take a moment to look through their blue folder and celebrate their hard work and progress. These foundational fine motor and writing skills will help set them up for success in both their schoolwork and daily life. Keep encouraging their efforts, and enjoy watching their school work and handwriting evolve! ~Love, Mrs. Beard