The children started working in their alphabet books before spring break. While working on their books they are practicing how to correctly form both upper and lowercase letters. One letter is focused on each time. During this handwriting time, a demonstration of the letter for the day is done on the chalkboard. The children then practice forming the letter with their finger on the floor or in the air. Next they work in a small handwriting book. First they practice writing the uppercase letter and then the lowercase letter. After that they use the dictionary to find two objects that begin with the letter they are working on. First they draw the pictures and then they label them with the words. Then they color them.
Reflection: The children are excited to write in their handwriting books and are proud of their work. The expectation moving forward is that the children will form the letters covered to date correctly in their daily work. Practicing writing letters helps the children learn proper letter formation, size, position, proportion, and line usage. Through this practice small motor skills are strengthened. Forming letters correctly can minimize writing fatigue and will assist the children as they transition into cursive in the older grades.
Reflection: The children are excited to write in their handwriting books and are proud of their work. The expectation moving forward is that the children will form the letters covered to date correctly in their daily work. Practicing writing letters helps the children learn proper letter formation, size, position, proportion, and line usage. Through this practice small motor skills are strengthened. Forming letters correctly can minimize writing fatigue and will assist the children as they transition into cursive in the older grades.