Handwriting kindergarten

Are your kids ready to learn to write their letters and numbers? Here is a printable beginners handwriting book to get them started.

Handwriting isn’t something we practice in isolation every day. We have our handwriting notebooks and handwriting is addressed as we write together. But lately, as I have been watching my Kindergartner and 1st grader write, I’ve noticed that they aren’t forming several of their letters the conventional way. I jotted down a little list of the ... Read More about A SIMPLE Handwriting Trick {FREE Printable}

I've always focused on handwriting and forming letters. I took my time teaching letter formation and this year I see the benefits of increasing the intensity with which we practiced, but also increasing the frequency of smart handwriting practice.

As young children progress from early mark making toward writing letters it can be tempting to push them toward tracing sheets and worksheets designed for handwriting practice. However, teaching handwriting without these tools can be a lot more fun!

Writing in kindergarten has the potential to be so much more than handwriting exercises. The best kept secret to kindergarten writing is writers' workshop.

Learn how to effectively teach handwriting in Kindergarten with these simple tips. Plus grab a FREE lowercase letters handwriting worksheet.

When frustrated with a child's handwriting, take the time to evaluate if they've been provided adequate visual boundaries for their developmental needs.

Next, we used our anchor chart to help us sort words in this handwriting flip flap book.

FREE Editable Name Tracing Worksheet

Do you practice handwriting with your students? Sometimes it seems like an archaic practice, but I think kids learn so much more than just handwriting skills