Get it write!

If you're like me and have an "s" in your name, you might still be reeling from learning to write. I remember how frustrated my mom would get when I'd continue to write my S's backwards. Luckily, my daughter doesn't have an "s" in her name but she's still struggling to control her pencil the right way. I went in search of tools to help her learn and here are some helpful hints.

• http://desktoppub.about.com/od/lessonplans/ig/Free-Print---Cursive-Fonts/Penmanship-Print.htm This website allows you to download a free font that places numbers on those hat, belt and shoe lines that you hear your kids talk about.
• http://www.otideas.com/Items/PencilGrips.htm Pencil grippers can help your child learn to hold a pencil properly. This site has some for purchase... shop around as these seem a little pricey
• Use short and fat pencils. Think about the size of your adult hand in relation to your pens and pencils. Now consider how small a child's hand is. You can purchase these pencils at your local Children's bookshop.
• Make it fun! Consider using a white board and markers. Mix it up on paper by using markers, crayons, glitter and glue or sidewalk chalk on a sunny day