Handwriting help for 5yr old

[midivydale]

Hi, are there any primary teachers out there or parents with experience with children who struggle to write? My son who is about to enter Y1 finds writing very hard. He struggles with pencil grip and some of his letters are hard to read. His phonics and reading is all fine it is the actual letter formation and grip he struggles with (along with the patience to actually practice).

Any words of wisdom or suggestions on how I can help him? He detests it, hates me doing any kind of practicing with him- but he does need it.

Any pointers most welcome.

[hammerman]

Your son sounds like he is doing really well i.e.phonics and reading at his age (which is still very young going into Year 1).

Is he left-handed by any chance as this can be an issue with handwriting but not something negative.

I would wait until he is fully into Year 1 and talk to the teachers about any concerns.

[Convex]

a work friend was advised to get a blackboard and encourage his son to draw with suitable sized chalk.

he is a graphic designer so was able to animate the drawings as an added incentive! so maybe something art based could help?