It's so exciting to watch a child learn to write! Just like reading, writing takes time and practice. It's not a skill that's developed overnight. Children have to practice fine motor skills to build up hand strength, learn how to hold a writing utensil, and learn the formation of letters and numbers. In my experience, older preschoolers or kindergarteners are at a good stage for learning to write. I love using my number rhymes to teach how to write numbers! I've written rhymes for … [Read more...]
Preschool Literacy 101
I love talking about teaching literacy. In fact, I love it so much that I minored in literacy in college. I talk to lots of moms teaching preschool at home and a lot of them want to know what children need to know before they head off to Kindergarten. This Preschool Literacy 101 post will go into the basics of teaching preschool literacy. Let's start with defining literacy. Literacy is teaching reading, writing, and oral skills. Beginning literacy is the knowledge and skills that precede … [Read more...]
Sensory Writing Tray with Alphabet Cards
My preschooler is not quite ready to write using a paper and pencil. In fact, it frustrates him to try to write something on a piece of paper! And you know what? I'm totally fine with that. He is 4 and he is still practicing fine motor skills to prepare for handwriting. I still want him to practice letter formations, so I put together a sensory writing tray. With the tray, he draws the letters in the tray with his finger. He thinks it is actually fun to write this way! Here's what you need … [Read more...]
Uppercase Alphabet Formation Rhymes
I'm so happy to share my Uppercase Alphabet Formation Rhymes with you! These were very fun to write and create printables for. I've heard from so many of you that the number formation rhymes were very useful, and I thought that alphabet rhymes would be, too! I LOVE these little rhymes. They make teaching handwriting so much fun! My little guys really enjoy these rhymes, too! Not only are you teaching how to write the uppercase letter, you're teaching rhyming words! These printables … [Read more...]
10 Pre-Writing Activities for Preschoolers
My oldest, who is almost 5, recently started attending a wonderful church preschool. At school, he is asked to trace his name as well as other letters they are working on. When I watch him write, I notice he is upset when he can't follow the lines perfectly. (I think he got this perfectionist trait from me...sorry!) I also notice that it is hard for him to control the writing utensil. Because I saw this lack of confidence in his writing skills and I decided to help him with this. I realized the … [Read more...]
Basic Shapes for Beginners {review & giveaway}
Do you ever worry that your child will have terrible handwriting? Did you know that teaching pre-writing strokes and working on fine-motor skills helps you child significantly when it comes to handwriting? Today, I am thrilled to share with you a resource that you will LOVE for teaching pre-writing skills. It's called Basic Shapes for Beginners. Here is a little bit about the eBook: It's written by a Certified Occupational Therapist and my friend, Heather Gruetman. This resource … [Read more...]
