Homeschool Preschool - PreK Writing Activities
I've seen a lot of people new to homeschool preschool asking about how to teach writing lately, which makes a lot of sense because writing is a super important skill that we all want our kids to have! The answer to teaching preschoolers how to write though, is a little bit longer! Preschooler hands are not nearly as developed as school-aged children or adults. Check out these x-rays: Look especially close at the wrists and joints. The wrist bones in a 3-year old are not nearly formed! Many of them are still cartilage! Also notice the spaces where muscle and connective tissues will grow. And just like learning to use the toilet or walk, children's bones do not all develop at the exact same time. Some preschoolers are truly not ready to write a lot. Others love it, and write happily (even as young toddlers). Your preschoolers will let you know if they want to write or not! If they are not ready to write, you can still develop those bones, muscles, and joints with "writing&q
