| Handwriting in the homeschool can be a fun way | | | | helping to develop their force modulation skills. |
| to develop a child’s understanding of the | | | | 2. Speed is a good thing to learn in terms of |
| written word and provide them with a valuable | | | | handwriting. It will make their hands sore, but your |
| skill that will undoubtedly serve him or her later in | | | | homeschoolers need to learn how to write fast in |
| life. Some parents will receive complaints from | | | | order to complete lengthy timed essays in college. |
| their children claiming that with the advent of | | | | Ensure that quality of the writing style is not |
| computers and keyboard technology, they should | | | | sacrificed in place of speed. |
| no longer have to learn about writing. Nothing | | | | 3. Make writing fun! Your homeschoolers can |
| could be further from the truth! They’ll be | | | | make friends across the world with a penpal while |
| thanking you next time they finish a college essay | | | | simultaneously improving their handwriting skills. |
| in time. | | | | Encourage your children to maintain |
| Homeschoolers can follow these helpful hints for | | | | communication with a friend from across the |
| handwriting success: | | | | globe. |
| 1. If your child grips his or her pen too tightly, the | | | | 4. Homeschooled children can do several other |
| writing that results will be sloppy. You can | | | | activities to make writing fun. Make up a |
| reinforce a proper grip by playing fun games such | | | | Christmas wish list. Write up a shopping list. Keep |
| as “Topple” and | | | | your priorities in order with a to-do list. The |
| “Jenga”. It’s a great way to | | | | possibilities are endless. Just remember that the |
| have a good time with your homeschooler while | | | | focus should be on handwriting. |