Bad habits can be formed early on and have children forming letters incorrectly. It is all a process and there is a right and a wrong way to form each letter. At the beginning of this week, I sent home a letter explaining how each letter is formed to help you work with your child to make sure their letters are written the right way.
Sometimes, kids can write the letters correctly, they just don't want to (or get bored with) constantly practing their alphabet letters with a pencil & paper. Here are some creative ways to get kids to practice their letter formations without using a pencil and paper:
- write letters with playdough
- shaving cream on the bathroom wall
- paint on paper
- sidewalk chalk
- salt or sugar laying in a cookie sheet
Throughout the year, I will be sending home activities to help your child write and identify their letters. If you ever have any questions or need more ideas for home, just let me know :-)
