The Write Stuff.

Well before a child learns to form letters with a marker or pencil, she has taken many steps toward learning to write. Children need many opportunities to use their hands to do various things before they can successfully print letters. Squeezing play dough, building a tower of legos, stringing beads and completing a knobbed puzzle are some of the ways children practice for later writing. A child who shows no interest in writing or who doesn’t have proper pencil grip is probably not ready to do so. Children enjoy learning a new skill only when they are ready for it. Getting ready is just as important as mastering the skill.

The Blue Lake take on it:
Break out the markers, finger paints and play dough, roll up your sleeves and have fun!