Handwriting is a complex skill that requires your child to manage and coordinate many variables simultaneously. These variables include using his or her eyes, arms and hands (fine motor, visual motor and gross motor skills), maintaining a proper pencil grip, cognitively recalling correct letter formation (visual perceptual skills), and maintaining an upright body posture when writing. The development of a child’s handwriting provides important clues to parents and teachers on how well a child is learning. 

Parents and families can assist by working with their children daily at home, providing praise and support to children as they progress. Encouraging meaningful writing exercises such as handwritten letters to grandparents, friends, and pen pals is a real-life way to generalize new skills. Make sure to check out the 'Practice Worksheets' page for additional writing practice & resources!

One of the most important pieces to have established when working on handwriting or other table tasks is Good Posture! 

Click on "Proper Posture" to learn more information on why Proper Posture is so important.