Inspired by other threads, I would greatly appreciate any pointers on how to teach my 3 year old DD to write her name, using pre-cursive writing. Does anyone know of any worksheets or websites that would facilitate cursive writing later on.
My Dd was very keen to learn how to write her name on her drawings etc. I taught her to write her name and a few more letters, using exercises the jolly phonics workbooks. However, I have recently discovered that the school she will be attending teach pre-cursive writing from reception. I now realise this requires entirely different letter formation (from the line, rather than from the top). The teachers advised me not to worry, but to focus on exercises that improve pen control, like tracing shapes and wiggly lines. The problem is, my DD has been unimpressed with tracing shapes / lines, as she can identify all the alphabet by the phonic sounds and knows drawing shapes is not writing. I cant see any harm in encouraging her to write her name and letters she already knows in the correct way. Just to add, she only does writing when/if she wants to.
Any advice very welcome.