Learning to write

Learning to Write Part 4: Some Common Worries
6 March 2014
Writing is such an important skill to learn that it’s not uncommon for parents to worry about how their child is developing. Below we have listed some of the more common writing worries parents have.Pencil gripChildren may develop a strange pencil grip as they search ......Read More
Learning to Write Part 3: The Pencil Grip
1 October 2013
The best writing hold is the tripod grip using the index finger, thumb and with support from the middle finger from behind, as recommended by the National Handwriting Association. To help children develop the tripod pencil grip :Using short, wide pencils, crayons or chalks encourage ......Read More
Learning to Write Part 2: Supporting Your Left-Handed Child
2 September 2013
Children develop hand dominance at around 3 to 5 years (but sometimes later). Hand dominance simply means that one hand becomes more active in leading activities such as writing or using scissors. It can also be indicated by asking your child to pick up a ......Read More
Learning to Write Part 1: The Skill of Handwriting
5 August 2013
Writing is a vital and valuable skill which we use on a daily basis. For children, it’s a skill they have to learn and develop gradually.What does it take for a child to learn the skill of handwriting?There are two types of motor skills that ......Read More

Learning to Write Part 4: Some Common Worries