“Good handwriting reflects good character” – as our ancestors taught, highlighting the importance of practicing writing from the first days of school. So how to effectively guide first graders to practice writing? Let “HỌC LÀM” help you discover the secrets to help your child feel confident with their handwriting!
Choosing the Right Tools: Preparing Your Little One for Writing
Just like building a house requires a solid foundation, your child’s journey to conquer letters needs the right “tools”:
- Pencils: Choose wooden pencils with soft lead, easy to sharpen, and medium darkness so your child doesn’t have to press too hard.
- Writing Notebooks: Prioritize notebooks with clear, standard-sized lines and paper that isn’t too smooth, so the pencil adheres better.
- Writing Posture: Your child needs to sit up straight, comfortably, not stiffly, with a distance of about 25-30cm from their eyes to the notebook.
In addition, parents can prepare playdough, alphabet charts, illustrations, etc., to create excitement for the child in the learning process.
“Think Before You Speak”: Where to Start Teaching Writing?
Don’t rush to have your child write words right away, start with the most basic strokes:
- Basic Strokes: Vertical line, horizontal line, left diagonal line, right diagonal line, open right curve, open left curve, hook…
- Combining Strokes: After getting familiar with basic strokes, teach your child how to combine them to form letters.
- Practicing Letter Writing: Start with simple, easy-to-write letters first, then move on to more complex letters.
Professor Le Thi Lan, an elementary education expert, shares: “Introducing children to letters through games and songs will help them absorb faster and remember longer.” Besides, decorating the elementary school classroom vividly and adorably is also an important factor in creating a fun learning space that stimulates children’s interest.
Patience is Key: Important Notes When Teaching a 1st Grader to Write
- Patience and Encouragement: Be patient and accompany your child, don’t create pressure or compare them to other children. Instead, encourage and praise even the smallest progress they make.
- Combine Learning and Play: Turn learning into fun games to make your child feel excited and absorb more effectively. For example: letter finding games, spelling games…
- Create a Writing Habit: Set aside a fixed time of day for your child to practice writing, about 15-20 minutes each day is reasonable.
Conclusion: Handwriting – Character
“Handwriting is like character, it needs to be cultivated every day.” Guiding first graders to practice writing is a long journey that requires patience and companionship from both parents and teachers. Hope the above sharing from “HỌC LÀM” will help you accompany your beloved child on this exciting journey of conquering letters.
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