Before your child can be expected to control his hand sufficiently well to write the letters, he must have lots of practice in guiding it.
Montessori says,
“A necessary condition for writing is to have what is called a “firm hand,” that is, a hand under the control of the will.”
Children need activities that will help them to move their hands ever more precisely and carefully. You can begin these activities from as young as eighteen months.
There are many activities that can be shown to them. Learning how to pour can be excellent. Having the ability to pour for himself will allow the child to take care of his own needs; he can have a drink when he is thirsty, put milk on his cereal, water plants, and do many other things that require that kind of movement. At the same time the more control he gains over his hands the easier it will be for him to control them when he wishes to write.
As soon as he is able to pour, encourage him to use his newfound skill. You can also show the child many other similar skills, for instance:
*Help him to learn how to apply butter. Make sure you limit the amount of butter available in the beginning.
*Show him how to peel fruits and vegetables
*Show him how to cut up fruits. Start with soft fruits such as bananas, using a blunt knife.
You will need to demonstrate how a knife is held and carried.
All these activities will help the child become independent and indirectly prepare the child’s hand for writing.
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