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Handwriting

by Cindy G

Feb 23, 2016

Hello! Just wondering about handwriting.... How often do your students practice? How important is it that they have correct formation and spacing? We used to do HWT and I loved it. Then we were told to use the instruction provided in Fundations which , while I like that it is integrated into the program, the instruction itself isn't as good IMO.

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maureen My dgd is in K this year and her teachers have her write daily and a lot. I have noticed a big improvement with her forming the letters correctly and holding her pencil correctly.

I wish I could say the same about her older siblings who attended a school that did not actively work with the students in letter formation or correct hand posit...See MoreMy dgd is in K this year and her teachers have her write daily and a lot. I have noticed a big improvement with her forming the letters correctly and holding her pencil correctly.

I wish I could say the same about her older siblings who attended a school that did not actively work with the students in letter formation or correct hand position when holding a pencil. Both have horrible handwriting (the third grader learned cursive earlier this year and has beautiful handwriting - just can't print worth a darn). The 12 year old has an awkward hold and her writing is very messy and difficult to read. The final letter or number resembles but they do not have the correct formation. (like making two circles for an 8 or starting from the bottom kinds of things). Their teachers in the early grades did not reinforce those kinds of things and now we see the results.

Kindergarten (and earlier when they first start writing in preschool) are the ideal times to learn the correct formations. It is much easier to learn how to write the first time then to try to overcome bad habits later on.

I do want to say that the third grader lacks sufficient hand strength even now to write for long periods of time. The school is working with him on hand strenthening activities. Writing in shorter periods of time while doing homework also helps.

When I taught the younger grades I always worked one on one or in small groups of three in writing. I sat and wrote with them and kept an eye to help them make their letters/numbers. I served as role model. To me, this is the best way to make sure bad habits are not being formed. The social aspect of being together with the teacher was a very good motivator in learning this.

On 2/23/16, Cindy G wrote: > Hello! > Just wondering about handwriting.... How often do your > students practice? How important is it that they have > correct formation and spacing? We used to do HWT and > I loved it. Then we were told to use the instruction > provided in Fundations which , while I like that it is > integrated into the program, the instruction itself isn't as > good IMO.

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