Writing Skills


What to do when a student won't try to print?

  • They may not be able to see the individual lines that make up each letter. This is especially notable in students that print their letters backwards or upsidedown. (See the Re✓erseFixUps section.)
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  • Use trace alphabet letters. Start out with the beginning letter under a picture. Eventually trace short words below pictures and then try matching short words to their pictures.
  • Trace squiggles, zigzags, etc.
  • Trace the beginning letter drawing a line to a picture that starts with the same letter.
  • Let them write their letters as large as possible.
  • Have them write letters outside in the sand or dirt.
  • Fill a ziplock bag with ketchup and let them form letters on the outside of the bag.
  • Have them form their bodies into the shapes of the letters, this also works for spelling words.
  • Do activities for small motor skill practice, eg., string beads on cord, use small construction blocks to build things, etc.
  • Use large pencils, crayons, markers and large sheets of paper.

PreBeginner Writing Worksheets

To build a PreBeginner's confidence, use the Writing Words Picture worksheets. For example:

Paragraphs Made Easy.

Writing paragraphs:

    To write paragraphs, essays, or reports is incredibly easy using Paragraph Writing Rules.

    Paragraphs should be made up of at least five sentences.

    • An introduction sentence.
    • Three information sentences.
    • A conclusion sentence.

Remember adding adjectives and adverbs improves sentences and adds interest.

Writing an essay is simply a matter of organizing and putting paragraphs together.

Beginner's can use our Writing Paragraph worksheets to learn the concept of writing a paragraph by filling in the blanks and then use our Writing Border Paper to write their own paragraph.
When ready Beginners can use our Reading Comprehension worksheets to advance their skills.

(I have a few extra tricks to take writing paragraphs and essays to the next level. To help support this site thus keeping it available so we can teach all kids that need extra help, I have restricted this information sheet to subscribed members only — all of the Paragraph Writing Rules.)

Writing Worksheets

See our Teaching Resources for Writing for printable worksheets. (samples)

Use our Writing Border Paper.

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