Elden with his first "O"!

Most kids just aren't that into writing. Well to be exact the main reason is because the parents aren't so keen to help their kids to practice since very early age. There is a lot of  activities that develop a child's  motor skills. With good motor skills, it allows children to make the precise movements necessary for forming letters and improve hand and eye coordination.

All children develop as individuals. Parents should use the age ratings as a general guideline, taking the abilities, temperament and interests of their children into account.


Age 2      Focus mainly on straight lines.
               Encourage them to draw their line from left to right to mimic the process of printing from left to  
               right.

Age 3      Straight, zig zag and curved lines are all appropriate to practice at Age 3.
               Encourage tracing from left to right.

Ages 4-5 Good exercise for children just starting to print their letters.
               Gives a feeling of success to kindergarten students nervous about printing.

Besides, parents may develop their toddlers' motor skills through fun activities such as cutting paper with scissors, open & close bottle's cap or cloth peg, play dough, handling chopsticks, and anything that involves fingers movement.  Hot tips! Try to keep things FUN! Sing song or create stories for every activities.

Take breaks, when necessary. Choose a time of day when you and the child are relaxed. Young kids love to be praised. So praise them! A simple " Good job!" or "Well done!" means so much to them, but remember do not over-praise! Perhaps you may provide rewards (stickers or stars rewards) and change up the rewards when needed. Don't underestimate the "reward value" of one-on-one time with a loved grown up! 10 minutes of "homework time" with daddy after work can become a special ritual for both father and child.

My 2 years old nephew with his first '0' day..:)

 First try..good enough for a 2 yrs old baby!

 Second hardwork, finally done within a day!

Well, It is not about how many completed letters that is matter, but the concentration & efforts that counts! For as young as two, able to settle down with good concentration, willing to listen to instructions is more than an achievement. I shall give my sister a great compliment for her patience and love. Good Job, Sis! Well done Elden!