Handwriting in Kindergarten

Our school wide adopted style of writing is “D’Nealian”.

In addition to their handwriting practice books, the students will also have name-writing sheets to help them learn to write their first and last names. In class we will have “Rainbow Writing,” where the children will practice writing their names and the letters.

Here are a few hints to help them with their writing:

1. Take the extra name sheet and go make copies to practice at home.

2. Encourage them to write with one capital and the rest of the letters lower case.

3. Let them sign their name when appropriate.

4. Check for correct pencil grip.

5. Set up a nice, quiet spot in your house for them to do their homework and practice writing. Make sure they are able to use good posture and have plenty of light.

6. Use a pencil on writing projects and homework!

Most Importantly,

Let them do it themselves!