Hands-on strategies & 140+ worksheets to nurture fine motor and early writing skills in preschool, Montessori & kinderga
This course has been thoughtfully crafted to support parents, caretakers, guardians, and aspiring preschool educators in helping children develop essential pre-writing skills. The course is designed for children aged 2 to 5 years, focusing on the developmentally appropriate skills that are crucial for early literacy.
What you’ll learn
- • Grooming your child for Pre-Writing Skills: Equip your child with the foundational skills needed for formal writing through fun, engaging activities..
- • Preparing your child for early writing readiness: Learn how to build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, visual perception, and spatial awareness ..
- • How to prepare your child for the next stage of learning: Lay the groundwork for a smooth transition to writing letters and numbers in the future..
- Gain insight into the developmental stages of early writing skills, and how to recognize your child’s readiness for further learning..
- : Learn how to integrate over 100 printable worksheets to give your child enough practice for developing pre-writing skills..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 4 lectures • 9min.
- Module 1 : Introduction to Pre-Writing Skills –> 6 lectures • 24min.
- Module 2 :Essential Skills for Pre-Writing Development –> 11 lectures • 38min.
- Module 3: Fun Activities to Build Pre-Writing Skills (By Age Range) –> 6 lectures • 13min.
- Module 4: Comfortable Stationery for Early Mark-Making –> 4 lectures • 8min.
- Module 5: Pre-Writing Strokes Part 1:The Basic Strokes –> 4 lectures • 9min.
- Module 6: Pre-Writing Strokes – Part 2: Combining and Applying Strokes –> 4 lectures • 10min.
- Module 7: The Mindset for Pre-Writing: Supporting Your Child –> 5 lectures • 21min.
- Module 8: Creating a Positive and Effective Pre-Writing Environment –> 7 lectures • 26min.
- Course Wrap-up & Closing –> 1 lecture • 2min.
Requirements
This course has been thoughtfully crafted to support parents, caretakers, guardians, and aspiring preschool educators in helping children develop essential pre-writing skills. The course is designed for children aged 2 to 5 years, focusing on the developmentally appropriate skills that are crucial for early literacy.
Throughout this course, we dive into a range of topics including understanding a child’s readiness for writing, fostering key pre-writing skills like fine motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, and visual perception and addressing the unique needs of left-handed children.
The course offers detailed modules that cover:
- Assessing Readiness for Writing: Practical activities to gauge when a child is ready to begin pre-writing, as well as identifying any signs of potential delays.
- Essential Skills for Pre-Writing Development: Key concepts such as fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, visual perception, and directionality.
- Engaging Activities for Different Age Groups: Fun, hands-on activities tailored to children aged 2-5 years that encourage early writing through play and exploration.
- Comfortable Stationery: Selecting the right tools and stationery for children, including special recommendations for left-handed children.
- Understanding Pre-Writing Strokes: Instruction on basic strokes like lines and curves, and how to use these to build a foundation for writing.
- Fostering a Positive Pre-Writing Mindset: Encouraging a growth mindset, making learning enjoyable, and creating a positive learning environment for children.
- Setting Up a Writing-Friendly Space: Tips on creating a supportive, distraction-free writing space tailored to children’s needs.
The course includes 200+ downloadable worksheets that provide ample practice material to reinforce skills and ensure your child gets the best start. You won’t need any extra books or materials—everything is included in the course, designed to save you both time and money.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge, resources, and confidence to help your child develop strong pre-writing skills that will lay the foundation for future literacy success.
Through this course, I, Jigna Patel, look forward to partnering with you on your journey to give your best to your child.