Ready-to-use five-minute handwriting warm-ups for pre-K, kindergarten and first grade: shoulder and hand exercises, finger games, stroke drills and how to build them into a routine.
Should you teach uppercase or lowercase letters first? A practical look at what research and occupational therapists suggest, and how to sequence letter instruction in pre-K and kindergarten.
A stage-by-stage guide to teaching scissor skills in preschool and kindergarten: what to expect at each age, how to hold the scissors, and simple cutting activities that build handwriting readiness.
Gentle, practical ways to teach your child a comfortable pencil grip: what is normal at each age, easy tricks that work, and when to ask for advice.
Fifteen easy fine motor activities for ages 3 to 6 using everyday household items. Build the hand strength and control your child needs for writing.
Not sure if your child is ready to start writing? Here are the signs of handwriting readiness by age, what to do while you wait, and when to ask for...
Twelve low-prep fine motor centers for pre-K and kindergarten, each matched to the handwriting skill it builds, with setup, rotation, and management tips.
The 9 pre-writing strokes, the order children learn them, and the ages to expect each one, plus classroom activities to teach every line and shape.
