All About Handwriting

[jazz]

Hi buds,


Waiting eagerly on yr picutres of the stencil books. Sound interesting. BTW, based on yr expertise, can give advise…u see, my girl coming to 3yrs…noticed she prefers hollow tracing ltrs then dots…is it common? She likes to trace stencil alphabets too hence eager to know where u got the stencil book n the cost? Tks!

[agnesost]

Hi all,


I am seeking your help and advice to help my child to learn writing. On numerous times, I tried to hold hand to trace and draw shapes as a starting point. However, he wouldn’t even move his hand while he is holding the pencil.

I understand from his teacher that he likes to read and learn, but not holding crayon or special pencil to trace. Do you have such an issue with your child?

Would you be able to suggest or advise ways for me to motivate my child to trace and draw by holding pencil?

Thank you.

[tankee]

Not even to draw? :shock:


how about colouring?

[agnesost]

He writes to scribble, but not colouring. He always scribble pictures with colour pencils.

[pobee]

Hi,

Probably he just needs more time for practice.

My son now N2 starts to draw circle and other odd shapes. He can only scribble and draw lots of line he calls racing track.

when he was two to three y.o. he grabbed pencil in a fist and just scribble all over the paper. I taught him to trace letters and numbers on rice grain spread on cookie tray everyday.

I also bought a magnetic writing board with pen that allows him scribble on free play.

other things like maze worksheets or line drawing worksheets which are kept in clear folder and let him scribble using erasable marker.

He likes to do that a lot with my guidance, I’ll play with him using another marker, and challenge him to ‘race’ with my marker using his. we also make racing car noise while playing this.

He seldom likes me to hold his hand as guidance, pretty strong will, likes to do it on his own, I simply illustrate to him and practice makes perfect.

I also use letters and numbers worksheet printed in A4 size, there are shapes on the beginning of the stroke that lead to another shape for the next stroke till the end of the stroke to form a letter or number.

I think writing skill starts from scribbling, let him have some fun with different color pencil and marker may intrigue him to write.

Hope it helps you, cheers.

[auntieM]

Pobee's suggestions seems real good.

I think different kids start at different age, so don't get too worried. Just keep encouraging your kiddo.

[Jennifer]

Try using paintbrush to paint. It’s much easier than handling a pencil/colour pencil.


My #2 does not like tracing becos he is not good at it. I also think tracing requires a great deal of focus.

[buds]

Please merge with this thread here..

> http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1939&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Similar discussions here and many inputs
for more suggestions to inspire the writing
process.

[agnesost]

Hi Pobee,


Thanks so much for your suggestions and advices. I will apply the methods on my child.

[buds]

jazz:

Hi buds,

Waiting eagerly on yr picutres of the stencil books.

My apologies jazz darling... i missed your post. :oops:
I didn't have topic reply notification for this thread. Sollie..:salute:
I'll put it up for you in a while... Hopefully not too late.

jazz:

Sound interesting.

Yup, it IS interesting. My girls love their stencil books.
And cos stencil books are hardcover with board pages,
the books last long. A few publications have them in plastic
material as well. Can wipe with wet cloth / wipes after
drawing... especially if crayons were used.

jazz:

BTW, based on yr expertise, can give advise...u see, my girl coming to 3yrs...noticed she prefers hollow tracing ltrs then dots...is it common?

No expertise la. :oops:

Mebbe more to just experience?

To answer your question... not really common i suppose.
Dot to dot should be easier since the direction (of the dots)
are there for children to follow as compared to the more free
hand or freestyle hollow letter writing; which requires more grip,
independence (on the child's end) especially with the curves / curvy
letters or lines. So, i suppose your child may have a good and steady
pencil grip, jazz!

Younger children tend to hold crayons, pencils (etc) lightly and the colour /
lead ...(ie. print) ... does not really come out dark and clear... so you can
work towards that if your child doesn't already know how to do it.

Your child sounds like he/she is pretty good for a 3yr old. Hollow letter
writing pose more challenge to younger children due to the need to conform
to the needs of the outline of the letters or lines. Children who can write /
trace independently on hollow letters / lines and neatly too (without going
outta the line) are progressing well. You can use this skill to help them learn
how to write their name!

jazz:

She likes to trace stencil alphabets too hence eager to know where u got the stencil book n the cost? Tks!

Stencils help keep letterings and tracings in place. The only challenge
for younger children is they must learn to have a firm hold over the
stencils or the stencil books so that they do not move during tracing.

I'll provide you a link shortly on the books that i bought for my girls. :love:
Hope you'll like it.