Dear Family,
AT SCHOOL
In class, the children are learning the movements for forming letters. We’ve been working on making the letter shapes by talking through the movements. For example, to make the letter h, using our pencil we say, “pull down, up, curve, and down.” We’re not focusing on “perfect” handwriting at this point, but we are wanting them to understand how to correctly form each lowercase and capitol letter.
AT HOME
Your child is bringing home a copy of the Letter Formation Chart (laminated), with lines, numbers, and arrows that show the movements. They are also bringing home a copy of the verbal path we use to talk through the movements of each letter and a blank writing paper that is laminated. I am sending home a dry erase marker they can use to practice the letters on the letter formation chart then when they are ready they can practice on the blank writing paper. Please use both at home whenever you can! Have your child practice writing letters using these for support if needed. You might find fun ways to practice such as “painting” letters with water on the sidewalk or driveway.
Mrs. Miller
AT SCHOOL
In class, the children are learning the movements for forming letters. We’ve been working on making the letter shapes by talking through the movements. For example, to make the letter h, using our pencil we say, “pull down, up, curve, and down.” We’re not focusing on “perfect” handwriting at this point, but we are wanting them to understand how to correctly form each lowercase and capitol letter.
AT HOME
Your child is bringing home a copy of the Letter Formation Chart (laminated), with lines, numbers, and arrows that show the movements. They are also bringing home a copy of the verbal path we use to talk through the movements of each letter and a blank writing paper that is laminated. I am sending home a dry erase marker they can use to practice the letters on the letter formation chart then when they are ready they can practice on the blank writing paper. Please use both at home whenever you can! Have your child practice writing letters using these for support if needed. You might find fun ways to practice such as “painting” letters with water on the sidewalk or driveway.
Mrs. Miller