How I kick off handwriting in preschool ✏️✨ 1️⃣ Big lines, little lines, big curves, little curves—my Handwriting Without Tears mantra for teaching capital letters. 2️⃣ Build it first: Each child “builds” the first letter of their name on a blue mat (e.g., B = one big line two little curves). 3️⃣ “Where Do You Start Your Letters?” song reinforces starting at the top. 4️⃣ Pre-writing strokes: lots of horizontal, vertical, and curved line practice before letters. 5️⃣ Dry-erase name pocket: one sid

Here’s a fantastic method from Handwriting Without Tears to help students master their letters: Wet, Dry, Try! This activity is perfect for reinforcing correct letter formation. Simply use a chalkboard, some chalk, a mini sponge, and a small piece of paper towel. First, wet the letter shape on the board using the sponge, following the proper writing sequence. Next, dry it in the same pattern with the paper towel. Finally, the student tries writing it themselves with the chalk. This step-by-step