Using movement breaks when teaching handwriting
Movement breaks is a term used within the classroom to give a physical activity break to a child. The aim is to help them to learn more by refreshing their mind and body. They can also be called brain breaks or sensory breaks and are very easy to incorporate into a handwriting lesson. Today I […]
April handwriting ideas – A parents quick guide
Some stunning April handwriting ideas for you April maybe the month of April showers but it is also the month where good things are happening too. Including April handwriting ideas for your child. Oh and of course… the tulips are blossoming in the garden, the evenings are lighter and the Easter bunny is getting ready […]
How to motivate children to write
How to motivate children Handwriting practice for kids can be tedious, but with my ‘fortune jar’ technique, you can motivate children to write by adding a little surprise and fun! Have you ever found yourself sitting around New Year’s time wondering whether creating some new year’s resolutions is worthwhile? That is precisely what happened to me […]
Awesome Tip: How wall paper makes writing fantastic
Discover how using wall paper makes writing just marvellous Here’s another one of my children’s handwriting activities that will make practice for kids truly fun! It’s all about using wallpaper. Honestly, using this type of paper make writing and drawing more enjoyable. Handwriting practice for kids aged 4 to 5 Helping our little ones learn […]
Improve handwriting by practising on different surfaces
How to improve handwriting in different ways Aside from paper and pencil, there are a variety of writing surfaces you can introduce your child to. All will help improve handwriting quality. From an early age your child will learn the fundamentals that are needed to start developing their handwriting skills. This is the start of […]
7 ways to super boost handwriting on holiday
How to incorporate handwriting on holiday? No school doesn’t mean your child should stop learning and developing their handwriting skills. In fact, the holidays are the perfect time for your child to improve their handwriting – and in fun, holiday-inspired ways! Here are 7 ways to super boost handwriting on holiday. That time is upon […]
Why stencils will make your kids writing great
Here’s how stencils can improve handwriting Stencils are a fun tool that help your kids begin to understand about pencil control. They can provide a connection of lines, helping them create recognisable shapes. They can easily be used at home, don’t require any ‘messy’ play and the best bit is that a child does not […]
Time to abandon handwriting for typing?
Is it time to be typing instead of writing? Students are now typing their homework and this is common practice these days. Within the classroom recording practices are changing. Parents are telling us that their child’s school is saying a Chrome book or an Ipad is the answer to poor writing. Worryingly we are hearing […]
Victorian classrooms
Thanking the Victorians In this post, I’ll compare desks in a Victorian classroom with those in a modern school. You may find the results on the children’s handwriting surprising! You’d notice several differences when comparing a Victorian classroom with a modern one. Perhaps none more so than the very desks children were sitting at! In […]
Guide: Grandparents teaching handwriting
Could grandparents teaching handwriting be the key to your child success? Handwriting practice for kids. A fun guide for grandparents! In this blog post I’ll tell you give you all the tools for grandparents teaching handwriting without causing tension with the parents. With many of us having to work full time to keep up with […]
Are there bad pencil grips?
A really bad pencil grip – do they exist? One concern that seems to affect many parents is whether or not their younger child has a bad pencil grip. This blog post sets out to dispel that worry felt by parents. It highlights the things you should be concerned about when it comes to your […]
Are handwriting rewards effective?
Anyone for some handwriting rewards? Handwriting is not a top priority with a lot of children which is why handwriting rewards are popular. Especially in an age where technology rules and children can type on a computer at 100 words a minute. Yet these children might struggle to write their own names. Handwriting is a […]