cathmom Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 he cried LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 He cried at K? or at HWT? My dc used to love writing letters in shaving cream -- can you incorporate a fun activity like that? Warning: if your family is like ours, I'd suggest working in kitchen and ds in underwear or pj's! But, seriously, You might want to consider letting him play with the wood pieces for a while. Another thing kinders like, in my experience, is writing with markers on a BIG blank piece of paper. If you can use an easel or tape it to the wall, that is best -- less marker on clothes (from bending over paper), plus the activity will strengthen ds's shoulder muscles, which are needed for writing. If you can save some Mr Sketch scented markers just for this activity -- more appeal. Might be a daily warm up for HWT? With all your dc, you probably know all this already, so I was really writing just to be encouraging, rather than for any actual brilliant (lol) advice I might have!! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 :lol: Hopefully the 2nd day goes a bit better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year Round Mom Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oh, wonderful! I just ordered HWT for my ds! :glare: Just kidding, I know everything will work out great for you and for us!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Three Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 He cried at K? or at HWT? My dc used to love writing letters in shaving cream -- can you incorporate a fun activity like that? Warning: if your family is like ours, I'd suggest working in kitchen and ds in underwear or pj's! But, seriously, You might want to consider letting him play with the wood pieces for a while. Another thing kinders like, in my experience, is writing with markers on a BIG blank piece of paper. If you can use an easel or tape it to the wall, that is best -- less marker on clothes (from bending over paper), plus the activity will strengthen ds's shoulder muscles, which are needed for writing. If you can save some Mr Sketch scented markers just for this activity -- more appeal. Might be a daily warm up for HWT? With all your dc, you probably know all this already, so I was really writing just to be encouraging, rather than for any actual brilliant (lol) advice I might have!! Good luck! :iagree: DC really loved the wood pieces, making mat man, etc. It's a great program, lots of room for creativity. Hugs and best wishes to you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 He cried on the first page. I thought it was funny, as I have never had a child cry with handwriting before, and we just switched to Handwriting Without Tears and for the first time ever, I have tears! He loves the wood pieces though! It's just that he is gripping the pencil very strangely and not getting how to hold it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Stay far away from the book!! LOL, well for right now! Stick with the chalkboard/clay/ wood peices, magna doodle, white board..etc....and shaving cream till he gets more confident!!! I would work up to the book gradually. I can understand....we are on our 3rd K'er and she was resistant in the beginning till she got more confident at writing them....then we'd bring out the M&Ms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Pip Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 My personal philosophy on ANY curriculum is this: Tell me of a perfect product that guarantees NO TEARS, and I will find you a child that cries over it, LOL. Pencil grip is a hard one. I was tired of sounding like a mean harpy during hw'ing so I sort of gave up ("start at the top", "pinch your pencil", "bring your thumb down", "now start at the top, remember?" and that was just for 1 letter, yikes!!!) Hope tomorrow goes better:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oh, bless his heart. You know, boys are funny with those fine motor skills. My 2.5 year old daughter can grip a pencil perfectly and write little tiny circles. My 4.5 year old boy can't hold a pencil for the life of him. He holds it differently every time. Don't sweat it. I just have him do pre-writing exercises (if he feels like it) with a big ol' fat ink pen and call it good. He'll learn eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Yeah, he wants to wrap his whole hand around it! Probably just in case he needs to use it as a club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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