Tools and Activities to improve handwriting

 Being a mom of two it was difficult for me to train my kids for good handwriting. Though they wrote correctly on their notebooks ,they got low grades as it was difficult to read their notes for their teachers ,my kids were having a very tough time. I started searching for tools and tips for my kids which can be easy to be followed by kids.

Tools which improved my kids handwriting

It is difficult for kids to improve on their own we need to provide some models of letters so that they can have a near point on HOW TO FORM LETTERS

I brought few important tools, which completely changed their bad handwriting into a good handwriting and they started achieving good grades .

HANDWRITING WORKBOOKS

If you are planning for a SRUCTURED and GUIDED way to improve your kid's handwriting workbooks work the best.

l They teach kids about Letter formation, penmanship ,Spacing etc.

l Children can follow the directions mentioned in the book and work independently.

l Book also educate kids about different patterns of writing like CURSIVE or PRINT

If you are planning to buy a work book ,keep in mind

i. Language u want the workbook in-Hindi, English, Marathi etc.
ii. Age of the child
iii. Level/Skill of your child’s handwriting

DRY ERASE BOARDS

These are super cool tools as kids are not worried of making mistakes ,they can erase their writing multiple times till they get it correct without being stressed

TRACING PAPER

It is a semitransparent sheet of paper which is to be placed over the sample of handwriting which the child want to learn .It can be very fun way of learning

PENCIL GRIPS

The very first step to improve handwriting is that we need to teach kids HOW TO HOLD THE PENCIL CORRECTLY. These tools help the the kids to understand the proper positioning of pencil while writing .Thus kids experience less fatigue and improved grip over pencil while writing.

HAND WRITING SOFTWARE

These are computer developed programs which can be used by children as well as adults. They provide instruction ,suggestions and feedback for improvement in handwriting along with speed writing.

few examples of software are

v INKPAD

v PENMANSHIP

v INK TO TEXT

v PEN TO TEXT

LCD WRITING TABLET

These prove to be great fun electronic  devices with a stylus for kids as well as adults .As they have crystal clear screen they can be used under sunlight too and the screen can be erased multiple times ,so kids can practice without being stressed . Moreover they are lightweight ,portable and some devices also provide personalized suggestions for improvement too.

LAMINATED HANDWRITING MATS

A learning tool which is sturdy, durable and can be used multiple times by kids.

it is made up of variety of materials  like wood, plastic, cardboard etc.they are available in the form of mazes ,patterns, letters , numbers etc. In order to understand the letter patterns the children can also run their fingers first before starting their handwriting journey.

Before buying the tracing mats do consider the age/skill of your child.

ALPHABET WALL POSTERS/STRIPS

Large colorful tools which will help your kids to first understand the letter patten by directly visualizing and touching. You can place the strips on prominent places where your child can see it often.

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 Consistency is the key for improvement. Moreover parents should always  show an encouraging behavior to kids. They have make this training fun  and least stressful for kids.

The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow. We must invest in their education and their future." - Barack Obama