Maria Montessori created multiple tools to aid a child’s journey in learning how to write. The Montessori materials used for language development tie in with hands-on lessons that give the building blocks needed to ultimately give a child the ability to write comfortably on their own. Practicing how to write outside of the classroom is just as important as practice makes perfect!
You and your little one can still follow the Montessori philosophy in the comfort of your own home. Here are some effective materials that will introduce your child to writing and allow them to practice their penmanship. Here are some ideas.
Using sandpaper letters allows our young learners to trace letters and get familiarized with the correct path of spelling. Students trace and say the letter’s sound during this lesson. Visit our past blog for a tutorial on how to make your own sandpaper letters at home.
Sand Tray
Adding sand to a tray creates an engaging activity for students to create shapes and letters. For this experiment, you can use your sandpaper letters as a visual guide and let your child practice writing the letter in the sand.
Practicing how to write on paper and holding a pencil is a process our young learners need to get comfortable with over time. Many of our daily tasks within the classroom are intended to strengthen fine motor skills that are required to be able to write and hold a pencil. It is now time to put all of our efforts to the test and begin practicing writing on paper.
These two prewriting activities will teach your child letter shapes and sounds.
Handwriting worksheets
Although there are many free-to-print letter tracing worksheets online, they are just as easy to create yourself! Using construction paper, create rows of letters with a highlighter and have your child practice tracing the letter on their own!
By integrating fun and creative activities, handwriting practice becomes an engaging and rewarding experience for young learners.
