Handwriting

We are starting the very beginning stages of handwriting practice. The handwriting program we use is called Zaner Bloser.  In the very beginning we will be practicing vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines. We will also practice circles. These lines and circles are the basis for the letters. We are practicing starting at the top and pulling down.  Many children start at the bottom when writing letters. Today you will see a handwriting "worksheet" in the folders. The worksheet is the last step in the lesson. We will practice the lines and eventually the letters in many different ways. We will be using a multisensory approach that will involve things like playdough, sand and salt trays, writing the letters in the air etc. Here is what the letters look like. You can google Zaner Bloser and find printable versions of this.