When a child first puts pen to paper and makes a mark that is meaningful to them, it is an exciting moment. Being able to write the first letter of their name that they have seen in print for so long is the beginning of their journey in handwriting.
But even at this stage, it is important that children are able to practise their skills using the same principles that apply to the under-threes, through plenty of opportunities for gross motor skills such as climbing, jumping, holding, carrying, pushing and pulling, and through opportunities to refine these skills by working with malleable materials and small objects that will help develop their hand-eye co-ordination.
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