What if we told you **PreK Handwriting** doesn’t start with writing letters on paper? Handwriting for young children begins with addressing the motor skills important for sitting up at a table, controlling their arms and hands, and holding a writing implement.

Kindergarten handwriting is plays a critical role in establishing foundational literacy skills needed for learning. It is a necessary tool for communicating, and young children benefit when writing is taught in clear, manageable steps.

1st grade handwriting is more than neat work on paper. It is a necessary tool for learning and communicating, helping students record ideas, practice words, and participate more comfortably in reading and language arts.

I grew up on the coast in San Diego. I knew the ocean. I knew the beach. I swam in the waters, body surfed, and boogie boarded. I caught crabs on the shore and dragged kelp to my sandcastles. I tasted salt water on my lips, felt the stickiness on

When I was a young mom in the 90s, there was a cultural discussion around the topic of coloring “in the lines.” People were arguing whether children should be taught to color inside the lines of a picture in a coloring book or whether the child should be encouraged to