DS, 8, in Y4 has truly terrible handwriting. I know this is not uncommon in boys and other parents have been 'Oh yes mine too" about it. His teacher last year wasn't overly worried ("It'll come" type thing).
However, I was in school for an open day thing and couldn't help but notice that everyone else's writing (looking at the work on the wall, which included my son's) was way better (clearer, neater, easy to read) so he clearly not at the normal standard for his age (for want of a better way of putting it!) I spoke briefly to his teacher who said he rushes (he does, it's true) and she can't really tell whether or not he is forming his letters correctly until he slows down.
His violin teacher noted that his finger joints are hypermobile. He also has a tendency to use his left hand/left foot for stuff but writes with his right hand.
He is impatient and I guess I'm wondering if there is any kind of help/practical programme that we can use that doesn't involve hours of tracing. Or any advice at all really (including any ways of getting him to slow down!) It does bother him a fair bit so I'm not making a thing of it but realise it must be a struggle for others to read (he often can't read it himself!) which means they are missing out on his (generally good) content.
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Handwriting help/advice please!
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MotherofPirates · 20/09/2016 13:32
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