She is an advanced reader, but has very poor handwriting. She has had glasses since age three and has always lagged behind in motor skills. Sometimes she appears a little clumsy. The first years of school are critical in forming good work habits and attitudes. Erlyne Osburn, an elementary teacher with a background in both public and private schools, is here to help you do everything you can to enhance your child's education.
Writing is a difficult task for youngsters.
In kindergarten some children are still undecided as to which hand they favor for writing and coloring. Writing not only requires good fine motor control, it also requires patience. Sometimes very bright children with a lot to say on a subject have a hard time recording their thoughts neatly. Vision can affect the quality of writing. If your daughter has some difficulty with her vision, it may stand to reason that she will struggle with writing.