Writing

We have started working with Dougie on his writing. Our first step is to get the basic motions of holding a pen, making straight strokes and control. We got a book that has "tracing" practice. It is mostly drawing lines from one object to another. Dougie loves doing it though.

The fact that Dougie is left handed has added some complications to the process. We're working hard to not have him write with a "hook" type hand. We've found several suggestions online as well a from friends so I think we're just about on top of that.

Focusing hard


The results


I should note that these were the first ones he did. He's improved a lot in only a few days.

Erasing his work


You may notice that the pages are all in plastic. We bought Dougie a few Kumon books and ripped out the pages. Each page was then put in a plastic sleeve and we use dry erase markers to do his work. It allows us to go back and re-do the pages as many times as he wants. Since he asks to practice at least twice a day - it's worked out well.