How to Teach a Child to Write Cursive

Just when your child masters learning how to print, the job of learning how to write in cursive begins. This is often a daunting task, but following these steps on how to teach a child to write cursive can help to ease your youngster into this experience and make it fun and exciting.

1. First: First: Start with lowercase letters

   Lowercase alphabet letters are easier for kids to learn to write. In addition, begin teaching cursive handwriting with the letters that are easiest to form and possess similar shapes. For example, the letters "a", "c" and "o" are similar in shape, so teaching these letters together is helpful. Harder letters should come last because by then the child is better at writing in cursive.

2. Second: Second: Demonstrate proper form

   Using lined paper, illustrate how to write the letters. It is helpful to let kids see exactly how to write the alphabet. Allowing them to watch teaches them to form letters on the appropriate lines of the paper and make strokes that follow the right direction.

3. Third: Third: A letter a day

   Novices to writing in cursive should start by writing a letter a day. Beginning students do not possess enough skill to begin writing full words. You can make this interesting by coming up with fun and creative games to enhance the learning process.

4. Fourth: Fourth: Let them practice

   Practice makes perfect. Let your child practice writing letters or copying words in cursive. There are many handwriting workbooks available. These books are full of practice exercises that encourage and guide your child to write letters, words and phrases in cursive.